1. A Strategic Framework to Guide Drug Policy Development in Africa
AFRICAN UNION
PLAN OF ACTION ON
DRUG CONTROL ( ):
A Strategic Framework to Guide
Drug Policy Development in Africa
Ambassador Olawale Maiyegun, PhD
Director, Department of Social Affairs African Union Commission
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2. Outline of Presentation
Background and Context
Strategic Approach
Fundamental Goal and Expected Outcomes
Priority Areas
Rolling out AUPA / Progress
Conclusion
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Background & Context
AU Plan of Action ( ) was developed to respond to emerging challenges associated with drug control and crime prevention; and follows a balanced and integrated approach to drug control.
Endorsed by Ministers in Charge of Drug Control and Crime Prevention in October 2012.
Adopted by the AU Executive Council vide Decision EX.CL/Dec743(XXII) during the Jan Assembly of Heads of State.
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Background & Context
Current Continental Drug Challenges
Health & Social Consequences of Drug Use
Impact of Drug Trafficking on Democratic Governance and Armed Conflict
Nexus between Organized Crime, Corruption and Terrorism
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5. Background & Context cont’d
Noting:
Context of rapid socio-economic changes: growing youth urban population, poverty, instability, exposure to violence, difficult job conditions, work overload, post-traumatic stress disorders, & neglect & abuse
Challenges to the effective implementation of the AU Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention ( )
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Strategic Approach
Two pronged operational approach:
Premised on strong political commitment: application of principles by Members States, RECS, AUC & its institutions
Operationally-oriented strategic framework for coordination and harmonisation of related policies and programmes
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Strategic Approach
At implementation level:
Seeks to strengthen continental and international cooperation and responses
Creates synergies with existing African Union Commission initiatives to address organised crime
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Strategic Approach
Grounded on the three international Drug Control Treaties that form the basis of the international drug control system
Implementation levels, required partnerships and reporting requirements clearly outlined
Due regard given to a resource mobilisation plan
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Goal and Outcomes
Fundamental Goal
To improve the health, security and socio-economic well-being of people in Africa by reducing drug use, illicit trafficking and associated crimes
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Expected Outcomes
Continental, regional and national management, oversight, reporting and evaluation of the AUPA enhanced
Evidence-based services scaled up to address the health and social impact of drug use in Member States
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Expected outcomes
3. Countering drug trafficking and related challenges to human security through supporting Member States and RECs to reduce trends of illicit trafficking and supply in accordance with fundamental human rights principles and the rule of law
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Expected Outcomes
4. Capacity building in research and data collection enhanced through strengthening of institutions to respond effectively to challenges posed by illicit drugs, and to facilitate the licit movement of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes
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Outcome 1 and Outputs
Management, oversight, reporting and evaluation:
AUC strengthened to manage implementation
Programme activities identified & jointly developed by RECs and Member States
Research capacity to collect data and analyse trends.
National Inter-sectorial Drug Control Coordinating Committees
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Outcome 2 and Outputs
Evidence-based services scaled up to address the health and social impact of drug use:
Baseline studies conducted
Information disseminated and awareness raising conducted
National and regional Drug Use Surveillance Networks established and operational
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Outcome 2 and Outputs
Comprehensive, accessible, evidence-informed, ethical and human rights based drug use prevention, dependence, treatment and aftercare services implemented
Diversion programmes for drug users in conflict with the law institutionalised
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Outcome 3 and Outputs
Countering drug trafficking and related challenges to human security:
Legal and policy frameworks in drug trafficking/ related crime prevention strengthened
Advocacy for policy development
Evidence based public awareness and community involvement carried out
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Outcome 3 and Outputs
Strategic information (including research, surveys and data collection generated and updated
Epidemiological information on drug trafficking from surveillance networks available
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Outcome 4 and Outputs
Capacity building in research and data collection enhanced:
Improved capacities of criminal justice system to investigate, prosecute and take other measures to contain drug related organised crimes
Barriers limiting availability of internationally controlled drugs for medical and scientific purposes removed
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Outcome 4 and Outputs
Capacity for control of precursor chemicals improved
Continental Common Position related to capacity building in prevention, treatment, research and surveillance developed
Continental Common Position relating to the availability of adequate pain medication agreed.
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20. Priority Areas of focus 2013-2014 EX.CL/Dec743(XXII)
Implement the African Common Position on Controlled Substances and Access to Pain Management Drugs
Implement Continental Minimum Quality Standards for Treatment of Drug Dependence
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21. Priority Areas of focus 2013-2014 EX.CL/Dec743(XXII)
Adopt policies aimed at channeling confiscated proceeds from drug trafficking and related offenses to support demand reduction and treatment programmes
To strengthen research on drug control and on monitoring and evaluation of drug abuse and trafficking trends
Facilitate a continental training for drug dependence treatment
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22. Rolling out AUPA / Progress
1. Drug Demand Reduction
National Experts Consultation, Kampala (19-21 February 2013)
Reviewed existing (Drug use) treatment & prevention architecture in Member States
Detailed implementation matrix with priority interventions per Member State
AUC coordinating and leveraging technical assistance to Member States
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23. Rolling Out AUPA / Progress
2. Drug Supply Reduction
Comprehensive assessment of the
socio-economic and security challenges of drug trafficking and related organized crime in Africa with initial focus on West Africa & the Sahel (AU Peace & Security Council Decision)
National Experts Consultation on Supply Reduction to identify priority areas for intervention scheduled for Oct 2013
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24. Rolling out AUPA / Progress
3. Advocacy for AUPA at the Sessions of the UN CND & CCPCJ
Launched during high level side event at 56th Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
AUPA mainstreamed into CND debates
Specific references to AUPA and requests to AU in CND resolution on “Enhancing international co-operation to strengthen efforts in West Africa to counter illicit drug trafficking”
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25. Rolling out AUPA / Progress
3. Advocacy for AUPA at the Sessions of the UN CND & CCPCJ:
CND resolution requested the AUC to collaborate and provide support to the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan to Address the Growing Problem of Illicit Drug Trafficking, Organized Crime and Drug Abuse in West Africa.
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Conclusion
Success of this AUPA predicated on strong partnerships
Substantive implementation lies with RECs and Member States.
Member States, RECs & UN and other partners called upon to balance drug demand & supply reduction approaches
AUC’s fundamental role is to coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation, as well as to facilitate technical assistance to Member States and RECs
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