Approved. Concludes agenda item 3. Adjourned for lunch.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Plenary Day 2
Following technical problems (old laptop) we can now resume coverage of the CND plenary 2011. Apologies for the gap in service! By way of update – Member States have been discussing UNODC’s funding this morning. The main concern is as usual – UNODC’s project based and limited funding, yet a growing mandate.
CND day 1 – Round table on health and safety: UNODC Secretariat statement
This issue is really about youth at risk. Young people’s attitudes are changing fast over the world. These involve young people in both low and high income countries. When we see dangerous driving, I always think about what there is behind, and 4 elements affect young people’s behaviours: 1- Extreme behaviours 2- Impairment of interpersonal …
CND day 1- UNODC Executive Director calls for a comprehensive approach to drug control
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the drug control system. Some critics say this convention is out of date, but I disagree. I urge the international community to rejuvenate the convention and implement its provisions. The Political Declaration and Action Plan was adopted two years ago and called for a balanced and comprehensive approach …
CND Day 5 – UNODC’s introduction to policy directives to the drug programme of the UNODC and strengthening the drug programme and the role of the CND
UNODC outlined its financial situation and realignment process. The UNODC is facing a very severe budget situation, which could limit the UNODC’s abilities to deliver on its goals in the coming year.
CND Day 4- Division of policy analysis at UNODC introduces reducing the illicit supply of drugs and control of precursors
It has become increasingly critical to maintain the ability to launch backtracking investigations across borders to indentify the origins of the chemicals. Such investigations, will help tighten regulatory controls. Forensic intelligence must be made available to law enforcement personnel. Specifically, the UNODC will support capacity building and platforms to support law enforcement operations. UNODC is …