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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.
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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’. |
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iii. |
Drugs Awareness,
investigation and Surveillance course was held. Fifteen
students completed the training programme. |
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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 |
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2009 &
2010: |
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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. |
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ii. |
A Supply
Reduction Committee has been established pursuant to
Ministerial Decree No. 81/2009 |
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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. |
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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. |
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v. |
An assessment
of the forensics laboratory in Bahrain is also planned
for 2010. |
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vi |
It is expected
to have the draft of the national strategy ready for
consultation by end of 2010. |
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