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Patrick Penninckx, Florence Mabileau
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Presidency of the Council of Ministers Rome, 19 June 2012
The Pompidou Group and
the cooperation in theMediterranean Region
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The European Framework
1949 : oldest political
organisation in Europe,
Strasbourg
Aim : create a common
democratic and legal area in
Europe (47 countries) with
respect of fundamental values :
human rights, democracy and
the rule of law
DG I
Human Rights and
Rule of Law
1971: Pompidou Group
1980: partial agreement
Council of Europe European Union
European Commission
DG - Justice, Freedom and
security, Brussels
EU Drugs Strategy 2005-2012
Action Plan 2009-2012
EMCDDA
1993 in Lisbon
Role = provide the EUand its Member States
with an overview of
European drug problems
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(Co-operation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs)
intergovernmental body set up in 1971 at the suggestion of the
French President Georges Pompidou.
Informal co-operation forum of 7 European countries (France, Belgium,
Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom) to share experience
with combating drug abuse and drug trafficking.
Integrated into the Council of Europe in 1980 as enlarged agreement
Co-operation includes countries towards Central and Eastern Europe
(Ukraine) and the Mediterranean Region with MedNET.
2012 : 36 member states. Morocco: most recent one.
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The Pompidou Group
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Mission: contributes to the development of multidisciplinary, innovative,
effective and evidence-based drug policies in 35 member states.
links policy, practice and science.
multidisciplinary forum at the wider European level where it is possible for
policy-makers, professionals and researchers to discuss and exchange
information and ideas on drug misuse and trafficking problems.
bridging role between EU countries and non-EU countries (Federation of
Russia, Ukraine) as well as countries from the Mediterranean Region
Follows Council of Europe values on respect of human rights.
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The Role ofthe Pompidou Group
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Secretariat in Strasbourg, Council of Europe
Ministerial Conference (held every 4 years) -> adopts work programme
France chairs the Group for the mandate 2011-2014
Permanent Correspondents = representatives of the 36 member states; senior
officials in ministries in charge of drug issues implement the programme.
The Pompidou Group covers demand reduction and supply reduction activities
including research which plays a role for formulating drug policy.
Activities are funded on the ordinary budget (yearly contributions by the
Member States) and voluntary contributions made for specific activities.
Activities are decided each year to take into account emerging concerns.
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The Pompidou Groups organisation
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Road traffic and substitution treatment: to get an overview of approaches
in Europe and define good practice, both medical and legal.
Prevention of chemical precursors diversion and illegal production through rapid
and direct contact among law enforcement officers and representatives ofregulatory boards
Airports group : development and harmonisation of tools and systems to improve
drug detection in European airports
Prevention of drug use in the work place
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Activities in 2012
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Created in 2004 to recognise the importance of active
youth participation in drug prevention projects.
Only prize granted for young people
Awarded every 2 years -> 2004-2012 by a jury of 6
young people
3 drug prevention projects led by youth for youth arerewarded for their work.
Monetary benefit: 5000, trophy and diploma
In 2006 : 31 applications from 18 countries
In 2012 : 83 applications from 24 countries
Winners in 2010 : Spain, UK, Belgium
The European
Drug Prevention Prize
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Research on the comparison of coherent drug policies to address the following :
what are the best structures to reach coherent drug policies?
what models could be used to measure a coherent policys effectiveness?
reflections on the concept for a policy on psychoactive substances and beyond
Policy paper to provide guidance to policy makers for developing coherentpolicies for licit and illicit drugs
Executive training on drug policy
ESPAD European school survey on alcohol and other Drugs :
Support to participation of non EU countries in the ESPAD
Project to optimize communication between researchers and policy-makers on ESPAD
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Activities in 2012
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Set up in 2007 as a network between stakeholders at the
frontline level at city, regional and national level
Aim: Connects professionals and Permanent
Correspondents to provide insights into policy
implementation on topics of immediate concern to
governments.
Addresses specific topics:
October, 2011- How Services Deal with Poly-Drug Use
March, 2012 : Drug policy cooperation in South-East Europe
EXASS NET
Member countries: Germany, Croatia, Russian Federation, Finland, Hungary, Moldova, Norway,Netherland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Ukraine, United-Kingdom
Member cities: Amsterdam, Budapest, Cracow, Frankfurt, Koper, Oslo, Preston, Turku, Viseu, Zagreb,Zaporozhye
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The MedNET network of cooperation
on drugs and drug addiction
Aim: promotes cooperation exchange and
two-way transfer knowledge on drugs and
drug addiction between countries of both
rims of the Mediterranean (North-South
and South-North exchanges) as well as
within countries of the Mediterranean
(South-South exchanges).
13 countries = Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt,
France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon,
Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
Activities meet countries needs for capacity
building and information exchange.
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Setting up and development
1999 : First conference about cooperation in the Mediterranean Region in Malta
2003 : Launch of the MedSPAD (Mediterranean adaptation of European School
Survey project) in Rabat
2006 : MedNET network set up after feasibility study by France and Netherlands
2008 : First MedSPAD in Lebanon and Morocco
2009 : First high level conference acknowledges the role of PG in fostering
cooperation between the countries of the Mediterranean
2011 : Morocco: first non Council of Europe country to join Pompidou Group
2012 : 13 Member countries = Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy,Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
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In each country, the Minister in charge of drug issues nominates a national representative
who participates in the biannual MedNET meetings.
The country representative presents a proposal for work based on their needs. These
proposals are adopted by all the MedNET representatives. These proposals made up the
annual work programme.
A Secretariat based within the Pompidou Group at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
administers and coordinates the work programme (flexibility according to priorities).
The budget is made up of voluntary contributions.
A yearly activity report assesses the work programme.
Network open to outside experts (Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, UK) share their expertise.
MedNET invites international organisations according to the topic dealt with.
How does the network operate ?
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MedNET Activities (2010-2012)
Activities per country
Algeria,
Seminars to train medical staff in the treatment of drug users
Seminars on law enforcement including precursors
Morocco,
Training of medical staff through setting up of addictology courses atuniversity (funded by Italy)
Introduction to opiate substitution treatment through training in France and
Switzerland
Prevention material (funded by Italy)
Tunisia,Official visit in October 2011 after the revolution followed with the first
consultative seminar in May 2012 to develop a drug strategy and an
observatory on drugs and drug addiction
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MedNET Activities (2010-2012)
Jordan,
Vocational training for experts in Malta
Collection of data on treatment from treatment centres
Lebanon,
Assessment of the needs for treatment of drug users with recommendations tochange the law included a visit in France
Training of prevention agents
Egypt,
Assessment of the needs for treatment of drug users with recommendations to
change the law included a visit in UK and in Italy (funded by Italy)Project on the gender oriented care of substance dependent women (funded by
Italy)
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MedNET Activities (2010-2012)Regional activities
Regional training seminars, the objective is to introduce the participants to the
concept of national observatories on drugs and drug addiction :
Seminar on treatment, Cairo,
Seminar on data collection, Amann,
Seminar on synthetic drugs, precursors, supply indicators, Beirut,
Seminar to lay the foundations for setting up national monitoring centres, Rabat,
Workshop to set up national monitoring centres, Brussels,
Seminar on the use of research in policy in the Mediterranean Region, Rabat,
Seminar on trafficking in airports to be held in Madrid.
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Added value of the MedNET
Adaptation of methodology recognised in Europe to the Mediterranean context
A wide range of activities to get a comprehensive approach to the drug problem
A bridging role between Europe and the Southern part of the Mediterranean
Exchange of knowledge and experience within the countries of the South
Activities based on real needs expressed by the countries
Flexibility in the implementation of programmes
Regular evaluation by all stakeholders
Cost effectiveness
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Outlook for the future
Continuation of the work programme of the MedNET network.
Consolidation of the membership in continuing to replying to the countries needs
Extension to other countries if interested.
Keeping the interest of the donors countries.
Access to MedNET could be a first step towards accession to the Pompidou
Group.
Promoting MedNET as a forum where countrys needs are listened to, where
experience is shared, where methodology is adapted to each country with a view
of improving the implementation of a coherent drug policy based on health in all
participating countries, taking into account the cultural factors.
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For further information, please visit our website
http://www.coe.int/t/dg3/pompidou/default_en.asp
Or contact our Secretariat directly
Pompidou Group
Council of Europe
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