Informal Drug Policy Dialogue

Final report of the meeting in Bern, 6-7 November 2006

TNI

November 2006

Informal Drug Policy Dialogues

The two-day dialogue had four sessions focused on (1) the effectiveness of law enforcement in supply reduction, (2) recent developments around HIV/AIDS and harm reduction, (3) Bolivia and legal options for the coca leaf and (4) preparations for the 2008 UNGASS Review. In addition, participants were invited to visit the Bern city drug injection facility, where managers explained how the facility functioned and gave a guided tour of the premises.

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The meeting was co-hosted by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, which generously provided hospitality and logistical support. Participants, most of whom are actively involved in policy, included over forty people from 21 countries, six inter-governmental organisations, five international NGOs and several academics.