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The
current Plan of Action has been adjusted in accordance with the
decision adopted during the twenty-third regular session of CICAD.
Demand
Reduction
1.
Mandate the Group of Experts on Demand Reduction to continue to examine
the subject of Demand Reduction, and to periodically incorporate its
conclusions and recommendations in the Plan of Action.
2.
Establish a mechanism to compile and disseminate information on
experiences and successes related to demand reduction programming and
initiatives.
3.
Prepare statistics on drug consumption in countries including illicit
drugs and licit pharmaceuticals.
4.
Compile and disseminate information regarding best practices in the
areas of prevention and treatment in relation to special groups such as
youth, women, indigenous peoples, etc.
5.
Strengthen its capacity and assist countries in monitoring trends and
promote research on drug abuse including studies on the health and
social costs of substance abuse.
6.
At technical meetings held by CICAD on the subject, to promote the
preparation of clear guidelines outlining those aspects and factors
that, from a conceptual and methodological standpoint, should be
included in a national prevention program, with a view to achieving
standardization at the inter-American level on the basis of successful
experiences carried out thus far.
Supply
Reduction
7.
Assist in promoting greater coordination among law enforcement
agencies/officials and among the judiciary in member states.
8.
Promote and facilitate better coordination in intelligence
gathering/exchange and regarding drug related investigations
internationally.
9.
Establish a mechanism for the compilation and dissemination of
information concerning experiences in alternative development efforts
and programs (including those of NGO'S).
10.
Assist member states making representation to international financial
institutions for financial support for alternative development
initiatives.
11.
Develop a mechanism for the verification of illicit drug cultivation,
environmental damage and identification of economic redevelopment of
these areas in member states.
Control
Measures
12.
Provide support and assistance in the review and modification of laws as
part of a harmonization of legislation and judicial review.
13.
Develop model systems and procedures for the control of precursor
chemicals while not interfering with legitimate commercial or industrial
trade in/use of these substances.
14.
Develop mechanisms to control precursor chemicals.
15.
Promote collaboration and cooperation among the countries regarding the
movement of precursor chemicals, using various mechanisms including
standard form and procedures for verification.
16.
Reinforce training initiatives regarding the control of precursor
chemicals including the safe and acceptable disposal of these substances
and the neutralization of chemical by-products on the environment with
the assistance of relevant experts in these fields.
17.
Provide assistance/training in the use of intelligence in investigations
and prosecutions.
18.
Establish a mechanism for the electronic exchange of information
regarding judicial reform and modernization of criminal/legal
procedures.
19.
Compile, prepare and disseminate a compendium of model law enforcement
enabling legislation based upon legislation and model regulations
prepared by member states, other OAS organizations and other
international organizations.
20.
Mandate the Group of Experts on Money Laundering to meet twice annually
and otherwise promote continuity in its work and further mandate it to
handle all substantive matters related to this issue.
21.
Redouble its efforts before the Inter-American Development Bank to
re-emphasize the importance of recommendations of the December 1995
Summit of the Americas Buenos Aires Communique and inquire as to what
assistance is required from the OAS to expedite approval of the funding
proposal related to the foregoing recommendations (with the good offices
of the Secretary General of the OAS and member states).
22.
Make expanded use of typologies exercises in the work of experts groups
(as per the Experts Group) on Money Laundering) to identify methods used
by criminal organizations to better understand these methods and to
develop effective counter measures.
23.
Promote and encourage hemispheric cooperation among member states in
customs and maritime control issues.
24.
Encourage member states to enter into constructive dialogue with the
private sector to identify mechanism for the control of drug smuggling.
General
Issues
25.
Assist with institutional strengthening in member states to promote
collaboration (integration) among agencies, ministries and other
entities responsible for the various aspects of the country's response
to the drug problem.
26.
Assist with training (relates to all priority lines of action and
programs of CICAD).
27.
Assist countries in data base development and data gathering regarding
all aspects of the drug issue.
28.
Assist countries with the identification of sources of money to support
implementation of the strategy.
29.
Develop impact indicators regarding programs and initiatives.
30.
Identify and compile information concerning existing training activities
being carried out by agencies/organizations and further coordinating
training initiatives being contemplated by CICAD with these existing
programs.
GLOBAL
COMMITMENT
31.
Ensure strong coordination with the UNDCP and other appropriate
international organizations to avoid overlap and duplication, promoting
the development of collaboration and the pursuit of joint initiatives.
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