1. MULTILATERAL EVALUATION MECHANISM (MEM) MEM UNIT GENERAL PROPOSALS TO THE OPERATIONAL PROCESS Second Part - Sofia I. Kosmas

2. PROPOSAL: Content – Thematic structure of the Anti-Drug Strategy in the Hemisphere, recommendations and conclusions. Source of the Report – Questionnaire responses; Introductory document; GEG consultations with countries and external sources. Intro Document – overview of the country’s drug control efforts. Achievements, difficulties and areas in which cooperation should be strengthened. Mandatory for all countries Frequency - dependent on final decision regarding the evaluation cycle. Production - MU prepares 1 st narrative draft report; the GEG makes its evaluation and conclusions throughout its drafting sessions. Final approval – CICAD Commission 5. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MULTILATERAL EVALUATION REPORT

3. 6. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOW-UP REPORT PROPOSAL: Content – Recommendations assigned to the country, status of implementation, difficulties encountered, conclusions. Source of the Report – Responses to the follow-up on the progress of recommendations form and GEG consultations with countries. Frequency – dependent on final decision regarding the evaluation cycle. Production - MU prepares 1st narrative draft report; the GEG makes its evaluation and conclusions throughout its drafting sessions. Final approval – CICAD Commission

4. 8. CHARACTERISTICS OF COUNTRY VISITS DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS PROPOSAL: In-Situ Visits In-Situ Visits Duration - maximum 3 days Duration - maximum 3 days Visiting Team – 2 - 3 GEG experts and 1 MU Staff Visiting Team – 2 - 3 GEG experts and 1 MU Staff Authorization – CICAD Commission and country authorities Authorization – CICAD Commission and country authorities Purpose – Purpose – obtain political support from the country; obtain political support from the country; promote cooperation among Member States; promote cooperation among Member States; Improve the quality of dialogue among the Member States and CICAD; Improve the quality of dialogue among the Member States and CICAD; Promote full participation in the MEM process. Promote full participation in the MEM process.

5. 8. CHARACTERISTICS OF COUNTRY VISITS DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS (cont.) Method - Method - Interviews with authorities and technical personnel on the topic. Interviews with authorities and technical personnel on the topic. Awareness workshop for those responsible for completing the MEM indicators and report on the implementation of recommendations. Awareness workshop for those responsible for completing the MEM indicators and report on the implementation of recommendations. Justification – country did not provide info; need to acquire more info, or clarify info, provided that it cannot be obtained from other acceptable sources. Justification – country did not provide info; need to acquire more info, or clarify info, provided that it cannot be obtained from other acceptable sources. Product: Report prepared by the visiting team to be presented to CICAD. Product: Report prepared by the visiting team to be presented to CICAD.

6. 8. CHARACTERISTICS OF COUNTRY VISITS DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS (cont.) PROPOSAL: Promotional Visits Promotional Visits Duration - maximum 2 days Duration - maximum 2 days Visiting Team – 1-2 MU Staff Visiting Team – 1-2 MU Staff Authorization – MEM Promotional Strategy Authorization – MEM Promotional Strategy Purpose – Purpose – Disseminate info on the MEM; Disseminate info on the MEM; Promote full participation in the MEM process; Promote full participation in the MEM process; Inform authorities on how the MEM operates. Inform authorities on how the MEM operates. Method - Method - Interviews with authorities and technical personnel on the topic; Interviews with authorities and technical personnel on the topic; Awareness workshop for those responsible for completing MEM indicators and report on the implementation of recommendations. Awareness workshop for those responsible for completing MEM indicators and report on the implementation of recommendations.

7. 9. CHARACTERISITCS OF THE MEM SOLIDARITY FUND PROPOSAL: Financing – Funds depend on donor countries contributions and the funds provided by the OAS Regular Fund, which were assigned specifically to the MEM. Objective – Assist the participation of countries that due to exceptional circumstances are unable to finance the participation of their experts to the GEG meetings only. Administration – CICAD Executive Secretariat Requesting Procedure – Requesting country sends a letter to the CICAD Executive Secretariat (minimum 3 weeks before the meeting) explaining the reason for its application. MU Coordinator reviews and considers all the requests. CICAD Executive Secretariat will advise the country of the type of assistance that will be provided.

8. 9. CHARACTERISITCS OF THE MEM SOLIDARITY FUND (CONT.) Factors to be considered for approval – Factors to be considered for approval – Exceptional circumstances of the country Exceptional circumstances of the country Availability of funds at the moment Availability of funds at the moment Strong commitment by the country to the MEM process Strong commitment by the country to the MEM process Active participation of the expert Active participation of the expert Expert’s fulfillment of responsibilities (during GEG sessions as well as in their capitals) Expert’s fulfillment of responsibilities (during GEG sessions as well as in their capitals) Willingness of the country to share the costs of funding its expert. Willingness of the country to share the costs of funding its expert. Approval results – Approval results – Requesting country receives resources to partially cover its expert’s expenses. Requesting country receives resources to partially cover its expert’s expenses. Frequency of assistance will be determined once an evaluation cycle has been established. Frequency of assistance will be determined once an evaluation cycle has been established.

9. 10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP (IWG) PROPOSAL: CICAD Commissioners- Convoke IWG before each round to streamline the process and update the questionnaire. Elect the President. President – Assist the MEM Unit in the coordination/ organization of the IWG preparatory work.

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