AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Telephone 517700 Cables: OAU, ADDIS ABABA EX/CL/34 (III) MECHANISM FOR FOLLOW-UP AND REPORTING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED PLAN OF ACTION ON DRUG CONTROL IN AFRICA (2002-2006)
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF AU PLAN OF ACTION ON DRUG CONTROL IN AFRICA (2002-2006) INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Guidelines is to facilitate the implementation, monitoring and of the AU Plan of on Drug Control in Africa by the various stakeholders. It is based on the Priority Areas, Objectives and Activities of the Plan of. Implementation Strategy a) Role of AU The AU is to play the following roles: Advocacy: Maintain drug control on the Agenda of AU meetings Policy Development: Develop appropriate policies and programmes, especially to tackle complex and new trends in drug trafficking, drug abuse and money laundering; Mobilisation of Resources: Efforts would be made to involve UN agencies, international organizations and the International community as financial and technical cooperating partners. Coordination, monitoring and : Coordination, monitoring and of drug control efforts of RECs and member states including its own efforts. b) Partnerships The successful implementation of this plan requires broad partnerships at member state, regional, Continental and International levels. The Media, Women's Organisations, Non-Government organizations, Civil Society Organizations, faith-based organizations, Community-Based Organizations, Labour Organization students organization and the private sector are an integral part of this partnership. c) Implementation Target Given the different levels of capacities and available resources among member countries in the implementation of this Plan, it is expected that countries will have achieved at least 2 activities in each of the priority areas identified at the mid-term of this Plan. It will be up to member states, given their own priorities, to select their activities. A mid-term review on the implementation of the Plan of after two () years and a final review before the end of the given period shall be conducted. d) Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Member, RECs and AU to establish effective monitoring and framework to monitor and evaluate their respective implementation of the Plan and other drug control programmes; 2. Member to respond promptly to requests for information by RECs and AU; 2
3. Annual AU Reporting system to be introduced to provide assessment of institutions and efforts; 4. An inter-ministerial/inter-agency joint review framework for periodic assessment of the implementation of the Plan should be set up. The mid-term implementation report will be presented at the Second AU Ministerial Conference on Drug Control in Africa, scheduled to be held in 3
PRIORITY AREA ONE: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT Performed? Create a strong coordination unit at the AU and more; Establish a drug control unit at AU Commission Mainstream components of drug control into relevant programmes/ activities at the AU Commission; Chairperson of AU Collaborators Personnel, Equipment and Budget effective cooperation between REC s for the discharge of their coordination function and advisory services Report to Policy organs of AU Policy development, coordination and training Formulate policy on Alternative Development, Organise training workshops AU in coordination with development partners, for the training of Member Development and implementation of appropriate policies Development of alternative programmes for the eradication of illicit cultivation of cannabis Report to policy organs of AU Technical Advocate for the establishment of Drug Control Units (DCUs) in Member and the RECs without DCUs Coordinate and strengthen existing DCUs. Support RECs in development of regional Drug Control Strategies Chairperson of AU and partners AU, partners (UNDCP and other UN partners) Effective DCU s in REC s and member states Drug control strategies in RECs Implementation of the regional legal instrument. Report to AU by REC s and Member Report to AU by REC S Technical visits 4
Development of Integrated Drug Policies and Strategies Sensitisation Training of Policy- Makers RECs and Member Dec. Integrated Drug Policies in RECs and Member Report to AU Technical visits Develop policies RECs and Member Dec. Integrated Drug Policies in RECs and Member Report to AU Technical visits Mainstreaming of drug control concerns in regional and national plans Drug prevention education Creation of legitimate employment and income generation opportunities Introduction of Alternative Development Programmes Member states supported by RECs, partners Drug control component in: Labour Education Health Economic Planning Agriculture, [inc. crops substitutions] Micro-Credit Programme etc. to AU Effective licit drug control Policy development and consolidation Legislative measures Harmonisation of legislation Sensitization and empowerment of pharmacy and medical personnel Member supported by: REC s UNDCP WHO INCB INTERPOL CIVIL SOCIETY [including NGO s, Religious bodies] Evidence of diminishing abuse of licit drugs Report to INCB 5
PRIORITY AREA TWO: INFORMATION RESEARCH AND NETWORKING Performed Creation of African expert Networks in drug control Communication between experts in Africa and from other continents Develop and maintain database of experts and organizations Train personnel involve in drug control Organize conferences, workshops Publication/dissemination of information Set up websites Exchange of experts Training of mass media practitioners AU REC s Member Partners Member Partners AU REC s Member Partners REC s Member On-going On-going Database created and updated Number of training sessions, workshops and conferences organised, networks formed Number of publications, websites, attachments, secondment, sessions organised, etc. Availability and accessibility of database Report Visitors on websites, reports, joint projects Develop research and information management capacity and programmes Establish national and regional research centres Strengthen research, educational institutions Conduct research in drug control Develop and strengthen effective management of data and information REC s Member Partners Member Member Member On-going Number of centers established, research conducted and published Funding of research and centers Funding information and data management systems 6
PRIORITY AREA THREE: LEGAL SYSTEMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW Performed Harmonise and update legislations on drug control, organised crime and money laundering Develop framework to reform and harmonise drug laws Development of appropriate legal sanctions and remedial measures Member Member July December Enactment of appropriate legislations Updated and harmonized legal instruments that protect human rights and differentiate between various types of drug offences and offenders and technical and technical Develop monitoring standards on the sentence administration and procedure Member July 2005 Effective monitoring system of sentencing administration established and technical Training in effective use of different sentencing options for different drug offences and offenders Effective enforcement of regulations on licit substances Training of Judges, Magistrates and prosecutors for effective administration of law. Establish dedicated drug courts. Establish effective legal framework for the enforcement of regulations on licit substances Members Members December December Treatment options of drugs offenders including convicts Variety of sentencing options for classes of offenders. Upgraded legal and judiciary institutions Effective framework for regulation for licit substances Number of sessions organised Technical 7
PRIORITY AREA FOUR: INTEGRATED DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION Performed Effective Drug Education Campaign Introduce/sustain drug education programmes Develop/distribute model drug education curriculum for educational institutions Develop/sustain community-based programmes Prepare, produce and distribute information and educational materials to the public, especially groups at risk Member Establishment of comprehensive system for information on drugs Distribution and use of educational materials Extent and quality of drug abuse prevention materials in the mass media Technical Provide a variety of services for drug users, addicts by both government and the civil society Establish and strengthen health care institutions including establishment of drug counseling, (detoxification] for effective management of drug abuse Member NGO s CBO s Establishment of: Health care institutions Detoxifications centers Counseling services Rehabilitations programmes Social reintegration programmes and Technical Research on new drug abuse patterns and trends Conduct research on new drug abuse patterns and trends Develops models of best practices in prevention treatment and rehabilitation Member Research Centres Reliable information on new drug abuse patterns and trends Publications of guidelines on best practices in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation 8
PRIORITY AREA FIVE: NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CONTROL CAPACITIES Performed Comprehensive effective drug law enforcement Establish and maintain adequately funded and equipped national law enforcement agencies Member December Effective drug law enforcement units and visits Effective cooperation and coordination among drug law enforcement units Establishment of law enforcement national focal point in each country Member December Bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements Establishment of communication links between the national focal points Member December Joint border patrol 9
Strengthen, training and logistic support for specialized units Proper and continuing training for drug law enforcement officials, customs and immigration personnel, Central Bank and commercial banks staff Member Improved performance of specialized units against illicit drug trafficking and organised crime, money laundering, corruption and trafficking in human beings Improved cooperation between law enforcement, forensic sciences and the judiciary Establish control structures and mechanisms to limit the diversion of licit drugs to illicit markets Reform laws for effective regulation of importation, marketing and prescription of pharmaceutical drugs Member Effective regulation of access to licit drugs and substances 10
PRIORITY AREA SIX : REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES Performed Strengthen cooperation between RECs Establish a liaison bureau to facilitate operational cooperation, bilateral agreements, joint training and operation, expert exchanges, intelligence sharing RECs Effective and functioning liaison bureau in each REC Creation of operational cooperation among law enforcement bodies Cooperation between authorities in African entry ports and sources/main destination countries Increased and improved communication and cooperation between member states of the RECs Training programmes and procurement of equipment for specialized units 11
PRIORITY AREA SEVEN: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Performed Promotion of and advocacy for international cooperation; Collaborate with UN Agencies, the ICPO/ INTERPOL and other international agencies active in the fields of development, law enforcement and drug control, OAS, EMCDDA, Colombo plan, EUROPOL) AU Member RECs and partners Effective international cooperation Adequate funding of activities, through AU and partners Mobilise additional resources for the promotion of drug control efforts in the continent Sign and ratify all UN Conventions and Protocols, as well as RECs drug abuse and trafficking related Protocols Joint project development and implementation All African countries signatories and parties to all UN Conventions and protocols and RECs protocols 12