Drugs and development debate in Africa - Drugs and Development Hub
A Talk by Dr Reychad Abdool , John Collins , Anine Kriegler , Maria-Goretti Loglo , Bernice Auma Apondi and Anna Paus
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About this Talk
The objective of the panel is to introduce the Drugs and Development Hub (DDH), a platform established in order to create greater awareness and understanding on the interrelatedness of drugs, (organised) crime and development by integrating the needs and capabilities of researchers, policy makers and of civil society. The DDH has the aim to provide a more holistic understanding of current phenomena surrounding illicit drug economies with specific focus on emerging debates around drugs and development in Africa and the need for alternative measures in contrast to repressive drug policies. The three speakers will provide their perspective on the debate from an academic, policy maker and civil society point of view by discussing the broad picture of the drug issue in Africa and how it impacts development. The discussion will involve crosscutting themes such as regional diversity, violence, organised crime, corruption, cultivation, consumption, and rural development.
About The Speakers
African Union
International consultant to UNODC, the African Union, Global Fund and with the European Union/Expertise France MEDISAFE Project on Sub-standard and Falsified Medicines in Africa.
Director of Academic Engagement, GI-TOC
Director of Academic Engagement at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.