Recent Publications

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IDPC ADVOCACY NOTE: THE EUROPEAN UNION DRUG STRATEGY 2005-2012: THE MID-TERM EVALUATION IDPC ADVOCACY NOTE: THE EUROPEAN UNION DRUG STRATEGY 2005-2012: THE MID-TERM EVALUATION - (2008)
In 2005, the 27 member states of the European Union agreed a drug strategy that runs from 2005 to 2012, with a mid-term review of progress in 2008. This advocacy note gives the IDPC perspective on this progress review, and makes recommendations for the action plan for the remaining 4 years of the strategy.  [+ more]
SEPTEMBER UNGASS NEWS SEPTEMBER UNGASS NEWS - (2008)
The third of our regular "UNGASS News" updates, keeping the network up to speed with developments in the review process, reports on the Demand Reduction Expert Working Group and the 2008 Global ATS Report from UNODC.  [+ more]
TEN YEARS OF PLAN COLUMBIA: AN ANALYTIC ASSESSMENT TEN YEARS OF PLAN COLUMBIA: AN ANALYTIC ASSESSMENT - (2008)
This Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme briefing paper presents a critical assessment of Plan Colombia. Originally proposed as a peace programme, this soon became a military strategy aimed at weakening the link between illicit drugs and insurgency.   [+ more]
IDPC RESPONSE TO THE UNODC's WORLD DRUG REPORT IDPC RESPONSE TO THE UNODC's WORLD DRUG REPORT - (2008)
In this response to the UNODC’s World Drug Report 2008, the IDPC continues to support the concept of the Office acting in a capacity as a ‘centre of expertise’ that collates data, analysis and information on best practices, objectively facilitates policy debates between member states and civil society, and implements multilateral programmes.   [+ more]
Human Rights, Health and Harm Reduction: States’ Amnesia and Parallel Universes Human Rights, Health and Harm Reduction: States’ Amnesia and Parallel Universes - (2008)
IHRA’s ‘HR2’ (Harm Reduction and Human Rights) team have released a new report entitled “Human Rights, Health and Harm Reduction: States’ Amnesia and Parallel Universes”.   [+ more]

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Upcoming Events

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News Vacancy for IDPC coordinator - (Close date 5th Sept 2008)
Release www.release.org.uk manages the work of the IDPC and is looking to appoint a committed and highly professional individual to coordinate its activities. The successful candidate will combine a sound administrative and organisational sense, with good advocacy skills, and an ability to operate at a high level of international affairs. This position is London based, however, exceptional candidates based elsewhere will be considered.   [+ more]

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