The United Nations Drug Control Program (UNDCP) was a specialized agency established by the United Nations (UN) to address the global issue of illicit drug trafficking and abuse. Founded in 1991, the UNDCP aimed to promote international cooperation and assist member states in their efforts to combat drug-related problems.
The main objective of the UNDCP was to enhance the capacity of countries to prevent drug production, trafficking, and abuse. It sought to achieve this through various means such as providing technical assistance, facilitating information exchange, fostering international collaboration, and promoting evidence-based drug control policies and programs.
The UNDCP worked closely with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other UN agencies to develop comprehensive strategies and initiatives to tackle the drug problem holistically. It emphasized the importance of a balanced approach that included supply reduction, demand reduction, and harm reduction measures.
In its efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking, the UNDCP supported countries in strengthening their law enforcement and criminal justice systems, promoting international cooperation in intelligence sharing and interdiction operations, and assisting in capacity building for drug control agencies.
Furthermore, the UNDCP aimed to reduce drug demand by supporting prevention and treatment programs, promoting public awareness campaigns, and advocating for evidence-based drug education and rehabilitation initiatives.
Although the UNDCP was disbanded in 2002 and merged with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), its work and initiatives laid the groundwork for international cooperation and collaboration in the field of drug control.
