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Multi-sectoral Drug Control Assistance to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain

 

The main objective of this project is to develop a sustainable and comprehensive drug control program to counter illicit drug trafficking and to reduce the abuse of drugs in Bahrain.

  Expected Results:
  i.

The establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for Drug control to coordinate the development and monitor of a National Strategic Drug Control Plan.

  ii.

The development of a supply reduction programme action plan to support the national drug control law enforcement authorities in countering illicit drug trafficking to and from the country.

  iii.

The development of a coordinated demand reduction programme action plan with the aim of strengthening the countries demand reduction capacity and implementing effective demand reduction measures.

 

iv.

The creation of a national drug control strategy.

  Financial Summary:
 
Total Budget: USD 535,600
Delivery up to 2006: USD 17,000.00
Delivery up to 2007: USD
195,768.39
Delivery up to 2008: USD 106,874
Delivery up to 2009: USD 8,000.00
Delivery up to 2010:
USD 98,000.00
Delivery up to 2011: USD 35,000.00
 
  Outputs and Achievements:
  2006:
 
i. A preliminary assessment (audit) was coordinated by a UNODC Global Assessment Programme epidemiology advisor. It sensitized the different counterparts to the concept and purpose of a situation assessment. The situation assessment coordination body was nominated and a general framework for data collection was proposed.
ii.

A training needs assessment (TNA) mission was conducted by the head of the West Yorkshire Police training center and an Intelligence training expert. The main recommendations were that the training programme be split into four Phases.

  2007:
 
i.

The situation coordination body finalized the plan of action regarding data collection. The UNODC GAP epidemiology advisor trained the coordination body on all the components of data collection: (situation assessment organization and plan of action, principles of field work, sampling procedures, indirect method of estimation, focus group discussions, key informant interviewing and field ethics). The coordination body initiated secondary data collection and started field activities.

ii.

Train the trainer course and interview technique course was held. All trainees attained a standard that would give them a good ‘Basic Training Knowledge’.

iii.

Drugs Awareness, investigation and Surveillance course was held. Fifteen students completed the training programme.

iv

Intelligence model and analytical techniques course was held in which 19 officers participated. Some of the officers attained the basic standards required of Analysts

2009 & 2010:
i. A comprehensive assessment of the training needs of national drug control authorities took place resulting in a training programme comprising of four Phases. Phase 1 was conducted in the UK while Phases 2 and 3 were conducted in Bahrain.
ii. A Supply Reduction Committee has been established pursuant to Ministerial Decree No. 81/2009
iii. In preparation for the formulation of the National Strategy, drug use surveys with street users, prisoners and schools were carried out. The results of the surveys are being analyzed to be incorporated in the Supply and Demand parts of the Strategy.
iv. Training workshops were conducted with the Community Police and Drug Enforcement in collaboration with Dubai Police. Capacity assessment was carried for the Customs. Based on which, a training programme will be carried out in November 2010.
v. An assessment of the forensics laboratory in Bahrain is also planned for 2010.
vi It is expected to have the draft of the national strategy ready for consultation by end of 2010.
 
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