NGO Questionnaire on Drugs and Drug-related Problems

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1 Chair First Vice-Chair Second Vice-Chair Secretary Dr Eva Tongue Mr Michel Perron Mr Eric Carlin Ms Barbara Walsberger WEB SITE: NGO Questionnaire on Drugs and Drug-related Problems Contact Details Name of organisation: Address: Telephone: Fax: Country code: N Country code: N Web site: Contact person: Position: The present questionnaire aims at collecting data from n-governmental Organisations (NGOs) on their knowledge and experience in the implementation and attainment of the goals set by the Political Declaration and Action Plans adopted by the 20 th United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) in This questionnaire compares the drug-related situation at the time of the UNGASS (1998) with the situation 8 years later (2006). If your organisation DID NOT EXIST in 1998, please only provide data for If your organisation DID EXIST in 1998, where you are asked to give information for 1998 and 2006, please try to provide it. If you do not have the 1998 information, please give data for Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire and helping us to compile the most comprehensive data to date on NGO activity in the drugs field.

2 In 1998 the United Nations General Assembly met in a Special Session (UNGASS) to address the world drug problem. The Session ended with the adoption of a Political Declaration committing approximately 150 States to achieving, by the year 2008, significant and measurable results in the reduction and supply of and the demand for substances controlled under the international drug control conventions. Since 1998 the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been collecting data from governments on a biennial basis through the Biennial Reporting Questionnaire (BRQ) with the aim of reporting on progress made in the implementation of the action plans and measures adopted by the UNGASS in The data will be presented at the UNGASS review, in either 2008 or The Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs, dedicated to providing a link between the NGO community, UNODC and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), has for the first time prepared this questionnaire based on the BRQ for governments. The questionnaire is aimed specifically at the NGO community so that their contributions and concerns may be presented at the UNGASS Review. To this end, we would be most grateful if you would complete the questionnaire as fully and accurately as possible. Thank you for your invaluable collaboration. Page 2 of 16

3 Q.1 National Drug Strategy or Action Plan 1.1 Does your country have a national drug strategy / action plan? 1.2 If YES, when was the strategy / action plan approved Year: 1.3 Was your organisation consulted or involved in the preparation of the national strategy / action plan? 1.4 If NO, were any other NGOs consulted during or involved in the preparation of the national strategy / action plan? 1.5 Are there systems in place to monitor the implementation of the national strategy / action plan? 1.6 If YES, are NGOs involved in the monitoring system? 1.7 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of monitoring questionnaires Representation on the monitoring group Feedback on monitoring reports 1.8 Are there systems in place to evaluate the results of the national strategy / action plan? 1.9 If YES, are NGOs involved in the evaluation system? 1.10 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of evaluation questionnaires Representation on the evaluation group Feedback on evaluation reports 1.11 Have local (below national level, e.g. state, region, district, county, city) strategies / action plans on drugs been developed in your country? 1.12 If YES, were NGOs consulted during or involved in the preparation of these strategies / action plans? 1.13 Are systems in place to monitor the implementation of the local strategies / action plans? systems are in place for all strategies/ action plans systems are usually in place for a few strategies/action plans systems are usually in place for the majority of strategies/action plans systems are usually in place for some strategies/action plans t known 1.14 Are NGOs involved in the monitoring system? Page 3 of 16

4 1.15 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of monitoring questionnaires Representation on the monitoring group Feedback on monitoring reports 1.16 Are systems in place to evaluate the results of the regional or local strategies / action plans? systems are in place for all strategies/ action plans systems are usually in place for a few strategies/action plans systems are usually in place for the majority of strategies/action plans systems are usually in place for some strategies/action plans t known 1.17 Are NGOs involved in the evaluation system? 1.18 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of evaluation questionnaires Representation on the evaluation group Feedback on evaluation reports 1.19 According to your organisation, to what extent has the implementation of national and/or local drug strategies / action plans contributed to a reduction in drug use and drug related problems in the last 10 years? Very much Quite a lot To some extent t a lot t at all Increased drug problems national or local drug strategy/action plan in place 1.20 According to your organisation, what are the main STRENGTHS of the drug strategies / action plans implemented in your country? Assessment of the drug problems to be tackled Clear statement of policy and objectives Measurable targets to reduce drug production Measurable targets to reduce drug demand System to monitor implementation/achievement Identified target groups Involvement of all relevant organisations Consultation process in preparation of strategy Interventions relevant to policy and objectives Measurable targets to reduce drug supply Targets to reduce negative health consequences Evaluation and reporting process Clear allocation of responsibilities for action Adaptability to changed needs/circumstances 1.21 According to your organisation, what are the main WEAKNESSES of the drug strategies or action plans implemented in your country? assessment of the drug problem Unclear statement of policy and/or objectives Inadequate resources to implement strategy evidence based evaluation of the strategy Over focus on reducing drug production Over focus on reducing drug demand Exclusion of some relevant organisations consultation while preparing the strategy Lack of coordination between key players systematic monitoring system Failure to involve key target groups Over focus on reducing drug supply Over focus on reducing negative health consequences Lack of adaptability to changed needs/circumstances Page 4 of 16

5 Q.2 Alternative development to reduce and eventually eliminate illicit drug crops NOTE: Please respond to these questions only if your organisation is based or is working in a country where illicit drug crops (opium poppy, coca leaf or cannabis) are grown 2.1 Does the country in which you are working have a national plan / programme(s) to reduce and eventually eliminate illicit drug cultivation which includes alternative development? 2.2 If YES, were NGOs consulted or involved in the preparation of the national plan / programme(s)? 2.3 Are there systems in place to monitor the implementation of the national plan / programme(s)? 2.4 If YES, are NGOs involved in this monitoring? 2.5 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of monitoring questionnaires Representation on the monitoring group Feedback on monitoring reports 2.6 Are there systems in place to evaluate the impact of the national plan / programme(s)? 2.7 If YES, are NGOs involved in the this evaluation? 2.8 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of evaluation questionnaires Representation on the evaluation group Feedback on evaluation reports 2.9 Does your organisation carry out alternative development projects which have the specific aim of reducing illicit drug cultivation? (go to Q3.14) 2.10 If YES, what percentage of funds for your alternative development project(s) come from: National government (host country) Local government bodies (below national) Inter-governmental agencies/organisations governments (not Donations from private the host country) industry (the percentages should total 100) Donations from the public/ foundations/charities Page 5 of 16

6 2.11 Which other organisations or partners are directly involved in the implementation of your alternative development project(s)? National government ministries/departments National N.G.O.s Trade Unions/worker Organisations Local government bodies (below national) Local N.G.O.s Businesses/business Organisations Inter-governmental agencies/organisations Local Community Organisations Organisations of Indigenous Peoples 2.12 What are the objectives of your alternative development project(s)? Introducing and growing alternative crops Community development programmes Capacity building for local organisations Development of training for new employment opportunities Provision of basic and/or advanced educational programmes Development and support for new employment opportunities Development of or support for primary health care programmes Development of or support for the provision of social care programmes 2.13 Please indicate the approximate number of households reached by the alternative development project(s) implemented by your organisation. Number of households reached 2.14 If your organisation does not carry out alternative development projects aimed specifically at reducing illicit drug cultivation, but is based / works in a country/area affected by such cultivation, do your projects consider the impact (intended or unintended) they may have on economic activity related to illicit drug cultivation? 2.15 If YES, please indicate what impact measurements your organisation uses. Increase/decrease in the number of households involved in illicit drug cultivation Increase/decrease in the number of people involved in education / training programmes Increase/decrease in the number of people receiving primary health and/or social care Increase/decrease in the number of community / social support organisations Increase/decrease in confidence in local government and local institutions Increase/decrease in the amount of land under illicit drug cultivation Increase/decrease in the number of people in paid employment Number of new businesses / enterprises opening/closing Increase/decrease in the number of criminal offences Increase/decrease in environmental degradation (sustainable development) Page 6 of 16

7 2.16 According to your organisation, what are the main STRENGTHS of the national plan / programme(s) implemented in your country to reduce and eventually eliminate the growth of illicit drug crops? Assessment of the issues to be addressed Involvement of indigenous peoples Environmental sensibility Involvement of all key authorities / organisations Availability of resources to implement the plan/programmes Evidence-based evaluation of target achievement Consultation process in preparation of the plan Clear statement of policy and objectives Focus on sustainability Measurable targets for alternative development Systematic monitoring of implementation and outcomes Adaptability to changed needs / circumstances 2.17 According to your organisation, what are the main WEAKNESSES of the national plan / programme(s) implemented in your country to reduce and eliminate the growth of illicit drug crops? / poor assessment of the issues to be addressed Lack of involvement of indigenous peoples Lack of environmental sensibility Lack of involvement by key authorities / organisations Lack of resources to implement the plan/programmes Lack of evaluation of target achievement Lack of consultation in preparation of the plan Unclear statement of policy and objectives Focus on short term goals Lack of measurable targets for alternative development Lack of monitoring of implementation and outcomes Lack of adaptability to changed needs / circumstances Page 7 of 16

8 Q.3 Misuse of amphetamine type stimulants 3.1 Are measures in place in your country to raise awareness about the problems associated with the misuse of amphetamine type stimulants? t Known 3.2 If YES, have NGOs been involved in developing and/or implementing awareness raising measures about the misuse of amphetamine type stimulants? t Known 3.3 If YES, what are the target groups for their awareness raising activities? General public Youth organisations School population Leisure and entertainment industry Health service personnel Young people in general Parents Education service personnel Identified at risk groups Social services personnel 3.4 Has your organisation been involved in any of the following drug demand reduction activities focused on the misuse of amphetamine type stimulants? Prevention campaigns Specialised rehabilitation services Specialised treatment services Aftercare services Services to reduce adverse health consequences 3.5 Does your organisation collect data on the misuse of amphetamine type stimulants by those contacting your services? 3.6 Does your organisation contribute to a national and/or local (sub-national) data system on the misuse of amphetamine type stimulants? Page 8 of 16

9 Q.4 Drug demand reduction 4.1 Does your country have a national strategy / action plan for drug demand reduction? 4.2 If YES, was your organisation consulted during or involved in the preparation of the strategy / action plan? 4.3 Are systems in place to monitor the implementation of the national demand reduction strategy / action plan? 4.4 If YES, are NGOs involved in the monitoring system? 4.5 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of monitoring questionnaires Representation on the monitoring group Feedback on monitoring reports 4.6 Are systems in place to evaluate the results of the national demand reduction strategy / action plan? 4.7 If YES, are NGOs involved in the evaluation system? 4.8 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of evaluation questionnaires Representation on the evaluation group Feedback on evaluation reports 4.9 Do local (sub-national level) drug demand reduction strategies / action plans exist in your country? 4.10 If YES, were NGOs consulted or involved in the preparation of these strategies / action plans? 4.11 Are NGOs involved in the monitoring and/or evaluation of local (sub-national level) drug demand reduction strategies / action plans? 4.12 If YES, how are they involved? Completion of monitoring/evaluation questionnaires Representation on the monitoring/evaluation group Feedback on monitoring/evaluation reports Page 9 of 16

10 4.13 According to your organisation, what are the main STRENGTHS of the national demand reduction strategy / action plan? Assessment of the drug problems to be tackled Consultation process in preparation of the strategy Clear statement of policy and objectives Measurable targets to reduce drug demand System to monitor implementation/achievement Identified target groups Involvement of all relevant organisations Allocation of resources to implement strategy Interventions relevant to policy and objectives Balanced strategy (prevention + harm reduction + abstinence) Evaluation and reporting process Clear allocation of responsibilities for action Coordination arrangements between key players Adaptability to changed needs/circumstances 4.14 According to your organisation, what are the main WEAKNESSES of the national demand reduction strategy / action plan? assessment of the drug problem consultation in preparation of the strategy Unclear statement of policy and/or objectives Over focus on harm reduction Over focus on abstinence oriented treatment evidence based evaluation of the strategy Lack of coordination between key players Over focus on drug education/prevention of use Over focus on medical/psychiatric treatment systematic monitoring system Failure to involve key target groups Inadequate resources to implement strategy 4.15 Do NGOs contribute information to a national or local (sub-national) system for monitoring and assessing levels of drug misuse? 4.16 Does your organisation publish an annual report which includes statistical and financial data for the organisation? 4.17 Does your organisation systematically evaluate its drug demand reduction projects? 4.18 Are systems in place in your organisation to monitor and improve the quality of your drug demand reduction projects? 4.19 Does your organisation carry out research projects in the area of drug demand reduction? 4.20 If YES, please attach a bibliography of research/evaluation reports which have been published in the last 2 years. For the bibliography please list: Author(s); title of publication/article; language; if published in a Scientific Journal, name and issue of the journal. If published as a book(let), name and city of publisher; year of publication Page 10 of 16

11 4.21 Please indicate the PRIMARY PREVENTION services which your organisation provides: Information and education on drugs and drug abuse In school/educational settings In the workplace In leisure/recreational settings In prisons/correctional institutions The organisation does not provide Information & Education on drugs and drug abuse as a Primary Prevention Service Please indicate the estimated level of coverage Information and education about drugs and drug abuse as a Primary Prevention service for each target group for the years 1998 and In school/educational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High In the workplace Low Medium High Low Medium High In prisons/correctional institutions Low Medium High Low Medium High In leisure/recreational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Life skills development In school/educational settings In the workplace In leisure/recreational settings In prisons/correctional institutions The organisation does not provide life skills development as a Primary Prevention Service Please indicate the estimated level of coverage of Life skills development as a Primary Prevention service for each target group for the years 1998 and In school/educational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High In the workplace Low Medium High Low Medium High In prisons/correctional institutions Low Medium High Low Medium High In leisure/recreational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Providing alternatives to drug use In school/educational settings In the workplace In leisure/recreational settings In prisons/correctional institutions The organisation does not provide alternatives to drug use as a Primary Prevention Service Please indicate the estimated level of coverage of Providing alternatives to drug use as a Primary Prevention service for each target group for the years 1998 and In school/educational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High In the workplace Low Medium High Low Medium High In prisons/correctional institutions Low Medium High Low Medium High In leisure/recreational settings Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High How many people attended your prevention programmes in 1998 and In school/educational settings In leisure/recreational settings In prisons/correctional institutions In the workplace In other settings <500 <1000 <5000 < <500 <1000 <5000 < Page 11 of 16

12 4.22 Please indicate the TREATMENT and/or REHABILITATION services which your organisation provides: TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED / Number treated in 1998 Number treated in 2006 <100 <250 <500 <1000 < <100 <250 <500 <1000 < Out patient/non-residential detoxification In patient/residential detoxification Substitution treatment residential Substitution treatment non-residential Day care Residential rehabilitation Women only services Services for parents with children Treatment/rehabilitation for prisoners Treatment alternatives to prison The organisation does not provide Treatment and/or Rehabilitation Services Please indicate the estimated level of coverage of the different types of Treatment and/or Rehabilitation service for the years 1998 and Out patient/n-residential detoxification Low Medium High Low Medium High In patient/residential detoxification Low Medium High Low Medium High Substitution treatment residential Low Medium High Low Medium High Substitution treatment non-residential Low Medium High Low Medium High Day care Low Medium High Low Medium High Residential rehabilitation Low Medium High Low Medium High Women only services Low Medium High Low Medium High Services for parents with children Low Medium High Low Medium High Treatment/rehabilitation for prisoners Low Medium High Low Medium High Treatment alternatives to prison Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High 4.23 Please indicate the services which your organisation provides to REDUCE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH OR SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF CONTINUED DRUG USE: TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED Number reached in 1998 Number reached in 2006 Low threshold services Outreach Emergency accommodation Overdose prevention Advice/information on harm reduction Needle and syringe exchange Provision of cleaning agents Infections counselling and testing Condom distribution Advice/information on safer sex or <100 <250 <500 <1000 < <100 <250 <500 <1000 < The organisation does not provide services to Reduce the negative health or social consequences of continued drug use Page 12 of 16

13 Please indicate the estimated level of coverage of the different types pf service to reduce the negative health or social consequences of continued drug use for the years 1998 and Low threshold services Low Medium High Low Medium High Outreach Low Medium High Low Medium High Emergency accommodation Low Medium High Low Medium High Overdose prevention Low Medium High Low Medium High Advice/information on harm reduction Low Medium High Low Medium High Needle and syringe exchange Low Medium High Low Medium High Provision of cleaning agents Low Medium High Low Medium High Infections counselling and testing Low Medium High Low Medium High Condom distribution Low Medium High Low Medium High Advice/information on safer sex Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High Low Medium High 4.24 Do you have projects / programmes for specific at-risk populations? 4.25 If YES, please indicate which population groups: Homeless people Street children Immigrant populations Young offenders Sex workers/prostitutes Drug injectors 4.26 Do these projects / programmes actively involve the specific target group(s) in programme development and implementation? 4.27 In 2006, what percentage of your clients use or used drugs by injection? Under 20% 30% - 50% 70% - 90% 20% - 30% 50% - 70% Almost all 4.28 In 2006, what percentage of your clients have tested positive for these blood borne infections? HIV Under 20% 20-40% 40-60% 60-80% Over 80% t known Hepatitis B Under 20% 20-40% 40-60% 60-80% Over 80% t known Hepatitis C Under 20% 20-40% 40-60% 60-80% Over 80% t known 4.29 How available is medical treatment for drug users with HIV or hepatitis infection in the area where you work? Available for all Available for a majority Available for a minority Available with payment of a fee t available t known 4.30 Is your organisation involved in any of the following collaboration and/or networking mechanisms? National level multisectoral committees Local level multisectoral committees Regional level multisectoral committees Umbrella N.G.O.s 4.31 Are NGOs working with drug misusers in your country required to meet minimum standards of service defined by a national or local (below national level) government body? 4.32 Does your organisation subscribe to a voluntary code of practice or ethical standards for the provision of services? Page 13 of 16

14 4.33 If YES, were these prepared by: Your own staff / volunteers A local/national umbrella NGO A local (below national) government authority Staff / volunteers of another NGO An international NGO A national government authority 4.34 Does your organisation provide training services for: Your own staff/volunteers Staff in education services Staff in health services Police/correctional services staff Staff/volunteers of other NGOs Staff in leisure/recreational services Staff in social services Parents Q.5 Networking and collaboration with other organisations 5.1 NATIONAL AND LOCAL (BELOW NATIONAL) LEVELS Is your organisation a membership organisation? If YES, how many members does your organisation have? Individual members NGO members Associate members categories If NO, is your organisation a member of a local and/or national umbrella NGO or coordinating organisation? 5.2 INTERNATIONAL (INCLUDING REGIONAL LEVELS SUCH AS THE EUROPEAN UNION, ASEAN, COLOMBO PLAN BUREAU, CICAD, ETC.) Is your organisation in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council ECOSOC? If YES, in which category? General Special Roster If NO, is your organisation in consultative status or special relations with any of the following international organisations: UNICEF UNESCO WHO (Headquarters) WHO (Regional Office) ILO European Union CICAD Council of Europe Arab Union ASEAN Colombo Plan Bureau African Union Page 14 of 16

15 5.2.4 Is your organisation a membership organisation? If YES, how many members does your organisation have and in how many countries? Number of members Number of countries If NO, is your organisation a member of an international membership organisation? If YES, please list the international organisations of which your NGO is a member Does your organisation provide services in more than one country?, in one other country, in more than 5 other countries If YES, in how many countries does your organisation work?, in 2 5 other countries In the last 5 years, has your organisation been involved in drug-related projects involving partners from other countries? If YES, how many organisations and how many countries have participated in the project(s)? Number of partner organisations Number of countries involved Please provide a list of published findings/evaluations from international projects in which you have been involved in the last 5 years. Page 15 of 16

16 Q.6 Organisation Details 6.1 When was your organisation founded? Year: 6.2 What is the legal status of your organisation? t for profit service Registered charity Membership organisation Affiliate/part of religious organisation Accredited service provider International service organisation Tax exempt organisation Volunteer organisation 6.3 How many people worked at your organisation in 1998 and 2006? t Applicable t Available t Applicable Full time Part time Volunteers 6.4 What was the cost of running your organisation in 1998 and in 2006? Under US$10,000 US$25,000 US$50,000 US$100,000 US$200,000 Over US$10,000 25,000 50, , , ,000 US$500,000 t Applicable t Available 6.5 In 1998 and in 2006, did your organisation receive money for your work from any of the following: Local government authorities (below national level, e.g. state, county, district, city) National government authorities United Nations or other international organisations/agencies Foundations, Trusts or other charitable bodies Donations/gifts from business(es) Donations/gifts from the public Sale of products made in the organisation Fees for the services you provide Thank you for completing this questionnaire. The data you have provided will be analysed and a report will be prepared for submission to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The draft report will be published on the web site of the Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs ( There will be a short period for organisations which provided data to review the draft report and to correct factual errors. A definitive report will then be prepared. The final report will be submitted as one of the contributions of the NGO community to the UNGASS Review. Page 16 of 16