IDPC Publications

A key role and added value of IDPC is the production of policy analysis for a broad range of audiences including academia, civil society and policy makers. The majority of these publications are collaborations with members and partners, and are translated into multiple languages to support and facilitate advocacy.

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8 October 2013

IDPC-Chatham House-IISS seminar 2: Modernising drug law enforcement

The report highlights the key themes and findings of the discussions held during this seminar on best practice around re-focused drug law enforcement.

3 October 2013

Report of IDPC/SICAD Expert seminar - Where next for Europe on drug policy reform?

The seminar focused on the public health and law enforcement aspects of the EU Drugs Strategy, the issue of new psychoactive substances, and the role of Europe in preparation for the 2016 UNGASS.

30 September 2013

IDPC Briefing Paper - New Zealand’s psychoactive substances legislation

This briefing analyses the New Zealand’s ground-breaking and world-leading Psychoactive Substances Act 2013.

18 September 2013

IDPC Advocacy Note - A drug-free ASEAN by 2015: Harmless rhetoric or a dangerous mantra?

This briefing aims to provide recommendations for ASEAN member states as they consider approaches to conducting the final review of the ASEAN drug strategy ending in 2015.

16 September 2013

MDLE report 5 - Drug law enforcement and financial investigation strategies

This report offers an overview of some better and some false steps that have been undertaken in the field of drug law enforcement and financial investigation strategies.

16 September 2013

MDLE report 4 - Practical implications of policing alternatives to arrest and prosecution for minor cannabis offences

The report provides an overview of some of the many difficulties that may – and do – confront police services when tasked to implement cannabis drug law reform measures.

16 September 2013

MDLE report 6 - Drug markets, security and foreign aid

This briefing paper explores the rationale behind aid distribution vis-à-vis counter-narcotics and emphasises some of the geopolitical reasoning often underpinning the delivery of aid packages.

29 August 2013

IDPC Briefing Paper - HIV prevention among people who use drugs in East Africa

This briefing paper describes the current state of drug policy and harm reduction services in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania, and analyses the barriers and opportunities to improve access to services in these four countries.

28 August 2013

IDPC response to the 2012 Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board

The INCB report reflects, once again, the Board’s ongoing habit of exceeding its mandate in its criticisms of drug policy reform movements undertaken by some countries, while continuing to ignore key issues related to harm reduction and human rights.

28 August 2013

IDPC Advocacy Note – ข้อเสนอแนะในการทบทวนนโยบายด้านยาเสพติดของอาเซียนในขั้นกลาง (mid-term review)

บันทึกฉบับนี้ประกอบด้วยข้อเสนอแนะสำหรับอาเซียนต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงนโยบายด้านยาเสพติด ทั้งนี้เพื่อให้สามารถแก้ปัญหาอาชญากรรมเนื่องจากยาเสพติดอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้น พร้อมกับประกันสุขภาพและการยอมรับเข้าสู่สังคมของผู้ใช้ยา

28 August 2013

สนับสนุน อย่าลงโทษ: ประสบการณ์การรณรงค์ระดับชุมชนและโครงการลดอันตราย

รายงานฉบับนี้ให้ภาพโดยย่อของประสบการณ์ในภาคสนามของการทำโครงการลดอันตรายแบบอาสาสมัครและเน้นประเด็นสิทธิในประเทศจีน อินเดีย อินโดนีเซีย เคนยา และมาเลเซีย

27 August 2013

IDPC Progress Report 2012-2013

This annual Progress Report offers information about the main activities implemented by IDPC during 2012 and 2013 and highlights our main achievements this year in terms of national and international advocacy, communications and publication of multilingual documentation.