Transcript Specific Funds 2013 - Department of Conferences and Meetings

Multidimensional Security in the
Americas
Programs of the Secretariat for Multidimensional
Security (SMS)
Table of Contents
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The Secretariat for Multidimensional Security
SMS Programs and Subprograms
Organizational Structure and Human Capital
Financial resources received in 2012 – 2013.
Summary of the principal achievements in 2012 – 2013.
Main lines of action for 2014
Proposed new orientation for OAS activities.
1. The Secretariat for Multidimensional Security (SMS)
MISSION
 “To promote and coordinate cooperation among OAS member states, and between member
states and the Inter-American System, to evaluate, prevent, confront, and respond to threats
to security.”
VISION
 “To be the principal hemispheric benchmark to develop cooperation and build the capacity of
OAS member states to respond effectively to threats to security in the Americas.”
1. The Secretariat for Multidimensional
Security (SMS) Cont.
The SMS consists of the Executive Office of the Secretary for Multidimensional Security, and the
following entities:
Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, with departmental
status;
Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, with departmental status; and,
Department of Public Security.
The Secretariat serves the following 17 political bodies:
Summits
GA
GS
General Assembly
General
Secretariat
PC
Permanent Council
CSH
Committee on Hemispheric
Security
REMJA
MISPA
SMS
Secretariat for
Multidimensional
Security
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2. SMS Programs and Processes
Executive Office of the Secretariat for Multidimensional
Security
Under the Office of the Secretary for Security are two processes that support: 1) the ESCASICA Strategy; and 2) the CARICOM Strategy on Crime and Security.
Similarly, under the Office of the Secretary for Security, and with the technical support of its
departments, follow-up is provided for two highly political processes under the Central
American MAS Initiative:
– The Process of Social Pacification and Reduction of Violence, based on the Truce among
Gangs in El Salvador (two dialogue processes in Honduras and Guatemala, still in their
very early stages, are based on this Process).
– The Process to Support the Public Security Reform Commission in Honduras.
Office of the Secretary for Multidimensional Security
Title of the Process: MAS CENTRAL AMERICA: PILLAR OF MONITORING AND POLITICAL SUPPORT
Description
PROCESS OF MONITORING AND POLITICAL SUPPORT
Funds received: 20122013
$366,890.50
Description
Process for Social Pacification and Reduction of Violence based on the El Salvador Truce among Gangs
Executing
agency:
OFFICE OF THE SMS SECRETARY, WITH THE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF ITS DEPARTMENTS
Process for Support of the Public Security Reform Commission in Honduras
Dialogue on social pacification processes in Honduras and Guatemala (preliminary stage)
Achievements and
challenges:
El Salvador: OAS support in this process has made it possible to consider the best way to deal with on the most difficult security problems in
the countries of the northern triangle of Central America. A change in thinking has been noted among the key actors—the government and
part of society—multilateral organizations, and the international community, that opens the possibility of recourse to approaches other than
repression or a “hard-handed approach,” and now contemplates more comprehensive measures involving rehabilitation, reinsertion, and
restorative justice. As a result, other countries in the region are considering embarking on similar processes (case of Honduras).
Honduras: After spending over a year working with the Honduran Public Security Reform Commission, where support was given to devising
plans of action of the Commission and to technical processes for preparing recommendations for reform of the entire judicial system, among
others, this Thursday, October 17, 2013, the agreement of the political parties was achieved, through their presidential candidates, and the
first Political Pact for Security in Honduras was signed.
In both cases, the greatest challenge has been to obtain substantial and sustainable financing to ensure the continuing support of the
GS/OAS.
2. SMS/CICTE Programs
BORDER
CONTROLS
PROTECTION OF
CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport Security
Cyber-Security
Security of Documents
and Fraud Prevention
STRENGTHENING STRATEGIES
FOR EMERGING THREATS
Response to Emerging
Threats
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANCE AND
combating THE FINANCING OF
TERRORISM
Legislative Assistance
Security for Tourism
Immigration and
Customs
Maritime Security
Implementation of
UNSCR 1540
Security of the Supply
Chain
Crisis Management
Exercises (CBRNE)
Security for Major Events
Fight against Financing
of Terrorism
INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION AND ALLIANCES
2. SMS/CICAD Programs
MULTILATERAL
EVALUATION
MECHANISM
SUPPLY
REDUCTION
Anti-Drug Intelligence
DEMAND
REDUCTION
Comprehensive Prevention Systems
INSTITUTIONBUILDING
National Drug Policies
Control of Chemicals
CONTROL OF
MONEYLAUNDERNG
Training on Money-Laundering for
Judicial Officers
Drug information networks
Financial Intelligence Units
SAVIA (Health and Life in the Americas
Treatment Standards and Protocols
Latin American Epidemiology Network
Training on Money-Laundering for
Law Enforcement Agencies
Drug-trafficking Border Control
Inter-American Drug Use Data System
(SIDUC)
Treatment courts as an alternative to
imprisonment for drug-dependent offenders
Strengthening of capital investment systems,
management of seized and confiscated assets in
Latin America-(BIDAL)
Control of Synthetic Drugs
Crack Cocaine in the Southern Cone
Reinsertion of drug-dependent
offenders, reducing the gap
Control of Pharmaceuticals
PROCCER
Control of Drug-Trafficking
INTER-AMERICAN
OBSERVATORY ON
DRUGS
Legislation on Drugs in the Americas
(LEDA)
Maintenance, protection, and disposal
of seized and confiscated assets
Regional Center for Training on
Money-Laundering Control (Peruvian
Program)
Alliances with universities in Latin
America and the Caribbean
International Program for Drug Research
Capacity-building for professionals in the health
field
2. SMS/CICAD Programs (Cont.)
PROCESS OF SUPPORT FOR POLITICAL BODIES
Regular Meetings of CICAD
Expert Group on Demand Reduction
Expert Group on Chemical Substances and
Pharmaceutical Products
Expert Group on Maritime Drug-Trafficking
Expert Group on Money-Laundering Control
Department of Public Security
Explanatory note:
After various changes in the leadership of the Department of Public
Security, in April 2013 a new director was appointed following a
competitive selection process. Subsequently, the Department created a
new strategic plan, including a new organizational structure and programs
for implementation during the 2013-2018 period, as follows.
2. SMS/DPS Programs
PROCESS OF SUPPORT TO POLITICAL BODIES
Committee on Hemispheric Security
Meetings of Ministers responsible for Public Security (MISPA)
Meetings of Subsidiary Technical Groups of MISPA
Conferences of the States Parties of CIFTA
Meetings of the CIFTA Consultative Committee
Meetings of the CIFTA Working Groups
Meetings of National Authorities in the area of Trafficking in Persons
Conference of the States Parties of CITAAC
Meetings of the CITAAC Contact Points
Meetings of Penitentiary and Prison Authorities (within the framework of REMJA)
Meetings of Forensic Specialists (within the framework of REMJA)
Meetings of Authorities on Transnational Organized Crime
2. SMS/DPS Programs (Cont.)
SECURITY AND JUSTICE PROGRAM
CRIME AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PROGRAM
CRIME AND VIOLENCE REDUCTION
PROGRAM
Comprehensive Action against Anti-personnel Mines in
Communities in Colombia
External component of quality management for
humanitarian mine-clearing in Colombia
Inter-American Network for Training and
Professionalization of the Police
Comprehensive Crime and Violence Prevention Project
Assistance to survivors of mines in Colombia
Prevention of crimes linked to irregular migration
Assistance to survivors of mines in Ecuador and Peru
Development and implementation of a Police Code of
Ethics
Prevention of Crimes related to Irregular Migration
(component of “Prevention”)
Model for promotion of alternatives to imprisonment
Assistance for the management and destruction of
arsenals (ammunition) in Central America
Project on gang intervention by strengthening communities
Strengthening of security forces, immigration officers,
prosecutors, and judges to prevent and combat trafficking
in persons, especially women and children
Updating the baseline of Central American prison systems
(within the framework of ESCA)
Prevention of gender violence and promotion of social inclusion in the
police
Compendium of national legislation on gangs
Strengthening institutions specializing in assistance and
protection for victims of violence generated by organized
crime in Central America (El Salvador-GuatemalaHonduras)
Social Rehabilitation and Reinsertion Project
Inter-American Citizen Security Information Network
Support for management and destruction of firearms and
education on their risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
Capacity-building in destruction and deactivation of
ammunition and explosive devices
Closing the gap for drug violators (together with CICAD)
Evaluation of National Security Systems
PUBLIC SECURITY INFORMATION
PROGRAM
Implementation of UNODC – OAS Survey on Crime
Trends (CTS)
Domestic servants and labor exploitation: strategic
coordination between government and civil society for
comprehensive protection of victims
Assistance in management and elimination of chemical
precursors in Guatemala
Assistance in management and elimination of chemical
precursors in El Salvador, Honduras , and Belize
Security and community development in municipalities
affected by armed violence in Central America
System of comparable indicators in Latin America and
the Caribbean
3. SMS Organizational Structure and Human Capital
SMS
Secretariat for
Multidimensional
Security
5
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Staff
Local
CPR
75
45
30
TOTAL SMS 151
1
CICTE
CICAD
DPS
Inter American Committee
against Terrorism
Inter American Drug Abuse
Control Commission
The Department of Public
Security
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10
35
5
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DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD PUBLICA
(FR)
Assistant to the Director
(ICR)
Senior Financial Officer
(FR)
Financial Officer
(ICR)
Administrative Assistant
(FE-CPR Nov / 13)
Communications and Design
Consultant
PROGRAM (UNIT) OF SUPPORT TO POLITICAL BODIES
Assistant Director(FR)
Specialist (FR)
SECURITY AND JUSTICE PROGRAM (UNIT)
Section Head(FE-Dec /13)
Project Manager(FR)
Project Manager(Associate)
Project Manager(Associate)
PUBLIC SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM (UNIT)
Section Head(FR)
Project Assistant(FE-CPR-Nov/13)
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
PAULINA DUARTE
(FR) Director
CRIME AND VIOLENCE REDUCTION PROGRAM (UNIT)
Section Head (FE- Dec/13)
Project Manager (FR)
Project Manager(FE-Mar/14)
Project Manager(FR)
Project Manager(FE-Dec /13)
Project Assistant (FE-CPR-Dec /13)
AICMA/CO Field Coordinator (FE-Dec /13)
AICMA/CO – Team: 24 staff + 12 CPRs (FE-Dec /13)
PACAM/CA Field Coordinator (FE- Jun /14)
PACAM/CA –Team: 9 staff + 1 CPR (FE- Jun /14)
AICMA/EC-PE Field Coordinator (FE- Jun /14)
AICMA/EC-PE Team: 4 + 1 CPR (FE- Jun /14)
CRIME AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (UNIT)
Section Head (FE-Dec /13)
Project Manager(FE- Aug /14)
Project Manager (FR)
Notes: FR=Regular Fund; FE=Specific Funds; ICR=Indirect Cost Recovery;
Dates=Completion of contracts.
FR
10
FE
6
ICR
3
Assoc
2
CPR
16
Local
- FE
40
Total
77
5. Principal Achievements: 2012-2013
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Omnibus Resolution
In 2012, SMS collected $22.5 million in specific funds, for a 28% increase over the funds received
in 2011. By the end of 2013, it expects to receive $27.15 million.
Honduras – Process of Dialogue to begin a possible process for reduction of gang violence
El Salvador – Process of social peace-making and reduction of violence, based on the truce
among gangs in El Salvador
Drug Report
Participation in WEF
Evaluation of National Security Systems in CA, to provide information to implementation
initiatives with a greater impact
5. Principal achievements in 2012-2013 (CICTE)
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In cyber-security, three national cyber-incident response teams (CSIRTs) were created, for a total of 18 to date, and the design and
construction of a mobile cybernetic laboratory was developed, used in six cyber crisis simulation exercises in the Americas. Three
member states have adopted national cyber-security strategies.
In tourism security, 1,200 government workers were trained and networks of cooperation were generated between the public and
private sector in the places where they were trained, global and regional agencies, such as the Pan-American Health Organization and
the UN World Tourism Organization, and specialized agencies such as the FBI. An inter-American network of tourism security experts
was initiated, and they exchanged best practices in the training courses.
Over 200 public agents in 29 member states have been trained in security for major events. A national network of focal points was
established, to promote an exchange of information and best practices, and a virtual tool was created (Knowledge Management System
(KMS) for this exchange of information and knowledge among national focal points. A cooperation project with organizations in Qatar
has been initiated.
Under the maritime security program, 13 ports were evaluated, and more than 7,900 government workers were trained on access
controls, cargo control, inspection of containers, controls and security of passengers, maritime controls, contingency plans, and crisis
management, in support of member states and their law enforcement personnel within port facilities. Another 302 immigration and
customs officers were trained.
The travel documents security program has carried out 33 activities and trained 855 agents in document examination, identity
management, and principles of comprehensive border management. INTERPOL statistics have confirmed the impact of the training
provided by SMS/CICTE, resulting in a significant increase in participation and use of INTERPOL data bases by the agencies responsible
for border control in member states.
5. Principal achievements in 2012-2013 (CICTE)
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Six hundred agents were trained in airport security, during 18 national programs and 6 subregional courses on protection of airports in
the area of security of passengers, cargo, and airport facilities, in accordance with ICAO international standards.
Under the Emerging Threats (Biosecurity) Program, four training exercises were carried out using drills and panels of international
experts, where over 250 persons from four different countries were trained. Nine technical visits were conducted in support of the
practical exercises in which best practices were shared, and seminars were given to more than 170 participants.
Under the Program on Legislative Assistance and Countering Financing of Terrorism, over 420 agents were trained during 13 technical
assistance and training activities (on a national and subregional level), as well as nine activities organized by other partner
organizations, which requested the Secretariat’s technical support. Support was provided for legislative processes involving measures
to counter terrorism and its financing in four countries of the Hemisphere.
Under the program to implement United Nations Resolution 1540, over the past year the National Plan of Action of both Mexico and
Colombia were developed and finalized, with the support of the CICTE Secretariat. In addition, stage II of the Mexican project for
implementation of the plan began with the organization of two workshops for around 80 agents.
5. Principal achievements in 2012-2013 (CICAD)
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Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas—a comprehensive, pioneering report mandated by the Summit presidents, which has
opened a new dialogue on drug policy in the hemisphere.
Keeping drug users out of prison and under supervised treatment. The model of drug treatment courts expanded through five pilot
projects in four Latin American countries, while five more member states are making preparations. The first class of students graduated
from the program in 2013 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Completion of the first scientific handbook on monitoring and evaluation of drug treatment courts with a hemispheric approach.
Training and certification of drug treatment and prevention service providers (PROCCER) -- important advances in Mexico, Central
America, and the Caribbean, through the Federation of Latin American Therapeutic Communities (FLACT - 19 member states), and the
Federation of Brazilian Therapeutic Communities (FEBRACT).
Strengthening of the scientific basis for policy development—expansion of drug information networks in Central America and the
Caribbean.
Management of forfeited assets—expansion of comprehensive technical assistance (BIDAL) to five additional countries.
Management of new frontiers of the drug problem—expansion of training on internet sales and controls on chemical precursors.
Enhancing multilateral evaluation– compliance of member states with the 2011-2015 Plan of Action and Hemispheric Drug Strategy
through the Sixth Round of the Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism.
Innovative management—use of the new professional exchange program to attract talented personnel in the area of drug control, in the
rotation of the CICAD Executive Secretariat.
Close cooperation with the United Nations, the European Drug Observatory, and drug cooperation initiatives of the European Union in
Latin America.
6. Principal lines of action for 2014 (CICTE)
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Make headway towards the objective of comprehensive border management, by improving inter-institutional coordination
and practices among entities responsible for maritime borders, airports, and land and virtual borders.
Consolidate progress made in cyber-security, and complete the establishment of cyber-incident response teams (CSIRTs),
and develop national strategies in member states that do not yet have them. Contribute to preparing, training, and
developing cooperation among member states to cope with emerging digital threats, and to information and
communications technology, with a view to making the region a model in this area.
Assist member states in increasing their capacity to prevent, cope with, and mitigate traditional and emerging threats to
their critical infrastructure, and especially government institutions and key sectors for development, such as transportation,
energy, finance, and communications, as well as security for tourism and its infrastructure.
Mobilize traditional and alternative financing needed to at least partially meet the growing demands for support and
training by member states.
Obtain the support of the International Center for Sports Security and the Qatar government for a Hemispheric Conference
on Sports Security.
Under the maritime security program, focus on security in the supply chain, comprehensive risk management, use of the
APEC manual to implement practices and exercises, crisis management, and mechanisms for resilience and resumption of
trade, in support of security and development.
6. Principal lines of action for 2014 (CICTE)
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Evaluate the Authorized Economic Operator programs in support of security for the supply chain, create plans of action to develop
these programs, and conduct technical assistance missions to support implementation of the plans of action, to facilitate an exchange of
good practices both regionally and globally.
Create a virtual platform for agents responsible for issuance, control, and verification of identity and travel documents, meet the
growing demand for training, and promote the importance of INTERPOL data bases, such as SLTD and DIAL-DOC.
Assist member states in preparing or updating national aviation security programs, in compliance with ICAO standards, and strengthen
their capacity to identify risks presented by air passengers and cargo to aviation security, by using methods and techniques that do not
require technology.
Expand training in tourism security, especially by preparing evaluations and security and crisis management plans, and by strengthening
public-private networks, analyzing specific risks and threats, and training trainers.
Promote inter-regional cooperation to prevent, respond to, and mitigate incidents affecting biosecurity, and promote the creation of a
permanent regional capability for linking knowledge, methodologies, information, and experiences.
Continue with the implementation of phase 2 of the program for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 in Mexico and
Colombia, and initiate phase 1 in Panama.
Pursue implementation of the anti-terrorist financing program, by providing assistance to develop or amend national legislation on antiterrorism and build the capacity of criminal justice and police agents, as well as financial intelligence analysts, to conduct efficient
investigations and trials.
Principal lines of action for 2014 (DPS)
Based on the explanatory note under DPS programs and on the strategy created and expanded in 2013,
the principal lines of action of DPS for 2013-2018 are presented below:
Prevention of Crime and Violence; Professionalization of Police Management; Reduction of Violence;
and, Professionalization of Compilation, Analysis, and Dissemination of Information on Public Security
(for further information: http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_20132018_stragicPlan_summary.pdf)
For the immediate future, to ensure the successful implementation of the strategy, an effort will be
made to strengthen the Department of Public Security in the area of financial resources, human
resources, and technological resources.
Likewise, an emphasis will be placed on developing alliances between member states, the private
sector, and civil society.
Finally, member states will be encouraged to examine the possibility of maintaining different political
processes.
6. 2014 Lines of Action (CICAD)
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Dialogue / follow-up on the “Declaration of Antigua” of the Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas.
Strengthening evidence-based public policies by preparing a new publication on drug use trends in the Americas.
Evaluate compliance of member states in implementing the Hemispheric Drug Strategy and Plan of Action: publication of reports for
the sixth round of the Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism.
Intensify work on alternatives to imprisonment for drug-dependent offenders, by expanding the drug treatment courts initiative and
research into other alternatives to imprisonment.
Begin or consolidate, as applicable, the discussion on policies for social reinsertion strategies (complete the First Manual on Social
Reintegration for Policy Makers).
Support institution-building through technical assistance, updating and reviewing national drug plans, and drug-related legislation in
member states.
Further professionalization and specialization in the area of drug prevention and treatment by training and certifying human resources
and accrediting programs and institutions based on minimum quality standards.
Build the capacity of authorities involved in combating money laundering and related crimes; improve the effectiveness of international
cooperation; and, develop systems of extinction of dominion.
Implement health-based initiatives in cooperation with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO).
Further analyze and provide technical assistance for new challenges presented by synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances.
7. Proposal for reorienting OAS activities
CICAD has comparative advantages, a history of achievements, minimal
possibilities for duplication of efforts, and strong ties with member states in
all six areas of interest:
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Reduction of supply
Reduction of demand
Policy development / institution-building
Evidence-based drug policies (Observatory)
Multilateral Evaluation
Asset laundering
Annexes
A. CICTE Programs and Subprograms
B. CICAD Programs and Subprograms
C. DPS Programs and Subprograms
ANNEX A: SMS/CICTE Programs
BORDER
CONTROLS
PROTECTION OF
CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport security
Cyber-security
Document security and
fraud prevention
STRENGTHENING STRATEGIES
FOR EMERGING THREATS
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANCE AND
EFFORTS TO COUNTER
FINANCING OF TERRORISM
Response to emerging
threats
Legislative assistance
Crisis management
exercises (CBRN)
Countering terrorism
financing
Tourism security
Immigration and
Customs
Maritime security
Implementation of
UNSCR 1540
Security of the supply
chain
Security for major events
INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION AND ALLIANCES
Cyber Security
Description
Strengthen the capacity of member states to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber-security threats and incidents, increasing
awareness and assisting states to generate appropriate tools and provisions to deal with them.
Objectives
Short-term: Train officials in use of
current tools and techniques to
prevent, detect, and mitigate the
effects of a cyber attack.
OAS Mandates
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02); AG / RES. 2004 (XXXIV-O/04); CICTE/DEC.1/12 rev. 1
Funds Received
2012-2013
$1,582,140
Principal
achievements
Design and construction of a mobile cyber-laboratory to be used in six simulations of cyber-crises in the Americas.
Medium-term: Create systems in
member states in which each
interested party cooperates to create
a secure and sound national digital
environment.
Executor:
Long-term: Ensure that all OAS
member states have the knowledge,
tools, policies, and infrastructure to
serve as a model in dealing with cyber
challenges in the global community.
CICTE
Creation of three additional national cyber-incident response teams, for a current total of 18 out of the 34 OAS member
states.
Official adoption of three cyber security strategies, for a total of 5 of the 34 OAS member states.
Challenges:
Lack of sustainable financial resources.
Institutional coordination difficulties in member states that hamper efforts to progress jointly in preventing, mitigating,
and responding to cyber-security threats.
Lack of established procedures and highly trained staff to manage cyber-security incidents.
Security for Major Events
Description
The project aims to establish and promote a permanent cooperation mechanism involving OAS member states for planning and
protection of major events. The program, through the CICTE/UNICRI “IPO Americas” Initiative, is designed to contribute to
development of strategies, mechanisms, and tools to prevent criminal activity during and after major events.
Objectives
Short-term: Contribute to the
development of security strategies
to protect major events and prevent
crime.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02) (article 16) ; Declaration of Security in the Americas (paragraph 23); AG/RES. 2170 (XXXVI-O/06)
Funds received
2012-2013
$ 1,558,066
Principal achievements
Over 200 officers in 29 OAS member states have been trained.
Medium-term: Consolidate and
further develop synergies among
countries that participate in IPO
Americas, and promote
comprehensive mechanisms to
prevent crime related to major events
in the region.
Executor:
Long-term: Promote security at major
events, through crime prevention, creating
permanent capacity, and sharing best
practices and experiences, for the benefit
of the region as a whole.
CICTE
The National Network of Focal Points (NFPs) has been set up, to promote the exchange of information, best practices, methodologies,
and tools for planning security at major events in OAS member states.
The Knowledge Management System (KMS) has been designed, established, and maintained; it is a secure virtual tool to promote the
exchange of information and knowledge among national focal points.
Challenges:
In order to continue promoting comprehensive mechanisms to prevent crime, organized crime, and acts of terrorism related to major
events in the region, new funding sources are needed.
Security of Travel Documents and Fraud Prevention
Description
Strengthen security in the issuance and control of travel and identity documents in OAS member states
Objectives
Short-term: Improve the capacity of
member states to prevent and
detect the use of altered or
fraudulent identity documents.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02), AG/RES. 2170 (XXXVI-O/06), CP/RES 908 (1567/06)
Funds received
2012-2013
$1,237,587
Principal achievements
Between 2012 and 2013, 33 activities were carried out and 855 agents were trained under the program, in areas such as
examination of documents, identity management, and comprehensive management of borders.
Medium-term: Strengthen the capacity
of member states to meet international
standards for security in issuance and
control of travel documents.
Executor:
Long-term: Promote the development
of comprehensive national identity
management systems and their security,
as well as more effective control over
the use of these documents.
CICTE
The participation and use of INTERPOL data bases by border control agencies increased in member states. This information
was confirmed by INTERPOL statistics.
Civil registries participated in subregional workshops to promote the importance of mother documents in the chain of issue
of secure travel documents.
Challenges:
Improving the program in terms of financial stability.
Lack of coordination among national agencies (police, customs, immigration, passports, civil registry), in sharing information
and access to one another’s data bases.
Failure to recognize the importance of security in civil registry processes and documents, as the issuing agencies of mother
documents (documents used to obtain a passport).
Airport Security
Description
Build the capacity of member states to prevent and combat illicit interference in civil aviation, in accordance with the standards
recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Objectives
Short-term: To optimize national
preparation and response plans, based
on threats to civil aviation, in accordance
with the ICAO Annex 17 standards.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02) ; AG/RES. 2112 (XXXV-O/05) ; AG/RES. 2137 (XXXV-O/05) ; AG/RES. 2170 (XXXVI-O/06) ; AG/RES. 2272
(XXXVII-O/07) ; AG/RES. 2396 (XXXVIII-O/08)
Funds received:
2012-2013
$ 741,032.52
Principal
achievements
600 agents were trained in 18 national programs and 6 subregional courses on airport protection in the areas of security of passengers,
cargo, and airport facilities, in accordance with ICAO international standards regarding illicit interference.
Medium-term: Improve systems for
warning and response to incidents at
airports, and exchange information
among national and subregional security
agencies, in accordance with ICAO
standards.
Executor:
Long-term: Improve national and regional
inter-institutional coordination among
border-control aviation security agencies,
and develop appropriate norms and security
systems, in accordance with ICAO standards.
CICTE
82 scholarships were granted to facilitate the participation of government agents in regional ICAO programs on crisis management,
inspections and certification of inspectors and instructors in the area of airport security.
30 experts were trained to develop training exercises in their own countries and airports.
Challenges:
More financial support is needed to train and develop a network of regional instructors.
Ensuring that aviation security programs based on international standards are implemented by all member states and included in the
corresponding national regulations.
Maritime Security
Description
Provide technical assistance and training to member states to help them meet the standards of the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) and other international standards for port security.
Objectives
Short-term: Increase the number of maritime
security agents, risk assessment specialists,
emergency management and first-response
personnel in the public and private sectors, as
well as government agents instructed on the
International Ship and Port Facility Security
Code (ISPS).
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 2459 (XXXIX-O/09); AG/RES.2618 (XLI-O/11); AG/RES. 2735 (XLII-O/12)
Funds received:
2012-2013
$ 2,027,043
Principal
Achievements
Compliance with international maritime security standards, such as the IMO Ship and Port Facility Security Code, has improved, and
working relations with port security institutions in member states have been strengthened.
Medium-term: Enhance regional
harmonization of policies and procedures on
maritime security standards to follow more
closely international maritime standards and
develop plans, procedures, and policies based
on international standards.
Executor:
Long-term: Develop port and maritime security
in the Americas, by strengthening the capacity
of member states to combat terrorism, crime,
and other threats to ports in the Americas, and
mitigating vulnerabilities, and protecting the
transportation of passengers, the flow of trade,
and the international maritime system and its
infrastructure.
CICTE
13 ports were evaluated and over 7,900 government agents were trained in the area of controls on access, cargo and containers,
passenger security, maritime dominion, contingency plans, and crisis management, in support of member states and their customs
agents, and in compliance with the law prevailing within port facilities.
Challenges:
Expand the program to respond to the wide range of needs of member states in the area of port and maritime security, including the
identification of vulnerabilities and building capacity to protect their supply chains, and resume commercial activity in the event of a crisis
affecting the maritime dominion.
New financial resources are needed to meet the requirements of member states in the key area of port and maritime security, which is
strategic not only from the standpoint of security, but also for the economy and development.
Tourism Security
Description
The program is geared to security personnel of the public and private sector and other stakeholders in the tourism community, with a
focus on training and promoting partnerships between the two sectors to prevent and mitigate security risks and threats.
Objectives
Short-term: Identify threats,
vulnerabilities, and risks at each location,
and needs for training in tourism security.
OAS Mandates:
DECLARATION ON SECURITY IN THE AMERICAS (Mexico,2003); OEA/Ser. L/X.2.5 Declaration of Port-of-Spain, (Trinidad Tobago, 2005);
OEA/Ser. L/X.2.6 Declaration of San Carlos (Bogotá, 2006); OEA/Ser. L/X.2.7 Declaration of Panama (2007); CICTE Work Plan,2006; CICTE
Work Plan, 2012
Funds received
2012-2013
$ 656,005
Principal
Achievements
1,200 public (tourism police) and private (security managers) agents were trained to prevent and respond to tourism security risks.
Medium-term: Improve emergency
preparedness and risk management in the
tourist industry, by promoting prevention
and contingency plans in the face of risks.
Executor:
Long-term: Promote an exchange of
information and best practices by creating
networks linking tourist security in the
regions.
CICTE
Networks of cooperation were generated between the public and private sectors at training sites, and also with specialized agencies such
as the FBI, regional organizations such as the Pan-American Health Organization, and international organizations such as the UN World
Tourism Organization.
An inter-American network of tourism security experts was initiated, to conduct panels to exchange best practices in training courses.
Challenges:
Need to identify funds to expand the program and launch a second stage.
Immigration and Customs Security
Description
Strengthen the capacity of government border control agents to prevent and combat potential acts of terrorism
and illegal international trafficking, and improve inter-institutional coordination for joint action to this end.
Objectives
Short-term: Train border control agents in
risk management and prevention of the
illegal flow of goods and persons.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02); AG/RES. 2137 (XXXV-O/05); AG/RES. 2397 (XXXVIII-O/08)
Funds received
2012-2013
$365,513
Principal
Achievements
302 agents from seven member states were trained during this period.
Medium-term: Increase communication
and coordination among border officials on
a regional level.
Executor:
Long-term: Improve and codify
coordination among national border
control entities.
CICTE
Seven training exercises were carried out in the region to improve coordination among agencies.
Relations were established between agents of border agencies at subregional level.
Challenges:
Lack of cooperation among border control agencies.
A greater need for technical resources and for a reduction in the high turnover in recipient countries.
Legislative Assistance and Combating Terrorism Financing (LACTF)
Description
1. Legislative assistance; and 2. Combating Terrorism Financing
Objectives
Short-term: Offer legislative assistance to
develop or amend national legislation on
anti-terrorism and to build the capacity of
criminal justice officers and police, and
financial intelligence analysts, to conduct
efficient investigations and trials in cases
involving terrorism and its financing.
OAS Mandates:
CICTE Work Plan-2013-2014 and the CICTE VIII Declaration, “Strengthening Hemispheric Cooperation to Counter Terrorism Financing and Money
Laundering.”
Funds received:
2012-2013
Medium-term: National anti-terrorist laws
consistent with the universal and regional
legal framework against terrorism adopted by
member states. Investigations and trials in
cases involving terrorism and its financing
conducted efficiently and according to best
international practices.
Executor:
Long-term: Harmonization of anti-terrorist
legislation in the Hemisphere and
improvement of regional and international
cooperation in this area.
CICTE
Principal
Achievements
Over 420 agents were trained during this period in 13 technical assistance and training activities (at national and subregional levels),
and in 9 activities organized by other partner organizations of the program that requested the Secretariat’s technical support. Support
was also provided to legislative and regulatory processes in the area of counter terrorism and its financing in four countries in the
Hemisphere, the most recent one being Dominica.
Challenges:
New financial resources are needed to continue developing the program, as are human resources with specialized knowledge to
implement it.
Greater political interest in developing or reforming laws against terrorism is needed in some member states, in accordance with their
international obligations.
Implementation of UNSCR 1540
Description
Support for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)
Objectives
Short-term: Strengthen the capacity of
member states to prevent, combat, and
react against the use of nuclear,
biological, chemical, or radiological
(NBCR) materials by nonstate actors, on
the basis of the needs and challenges
identified by states in their national
action plans for implementation of
UNSCR 1540.
OAS Mandates:
CICTE 2013-2014 Work Plan, and General Assembly Resolution “Advancing Hemispheric Security: a multidimensional approach” [AGAG/RES.2735
(XLII-O/12)], operative paragraph 31.
Funds received
2012-2013
$236, 124
Principal
Achievements
During the past year, both the Mexican and the Colombian national action plans were developed and finalized, with the support of the CICTE
Secretariat. In addition, phase II of the Mexican project for implementation of the plan began with the organization of two workshops for training
around 80 Mexican agents.
Challenges:
To implement phase II of the program (implementation of national action plans) in Mexico and Colombia, new financial resources and human
resources with a specialized knowledge are needed.
Medium-term: Implement all of the
activities included in the national action
plans, thereby improving compliance
with UNSCR 1540 in the beneficiary
countries and strengthening the system
for prevention of the undue use of NBCR
materials.
Executor:
Long-term: Regional harmonization of
NBCR material prevention systems and
strengthening of regional and international
cooperation in this area.
CICTE
The political interest of Mexico and Colombia, and of other countries that could benefit from the program in 2014, should be confirmed by their
governments, by decisive support in the form of resources allocated to the project and by efforts to overcome difficulties in coordination with other
participants in the program, such as donors and strategic partners.
Response to CBRN Emerging Threats: Exercises/Workshops on Crisis Management
Description
Strengthening the response capacity and coordination of member states against emerging threats, such as incidents related to
biosecurity and others. Practical simulation exercises are conducted together with foreign experts on the subject and representatives of
all the government agencies potentially affected by such threats.
Objectives
Short-term: Conduct practical risk
management exercises with a view
to identifying vulnerabilities in the
response system.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES.1840 (XXXII-O/02); AG/RES. 2396 (XXXVIII-O/08); CICTE/RES. 1/08 Resolution
Funds received
2012-2013
$992,325
Principal
Achievements
Four practical training exercises were carried out with drills and presentations by international experts, attended by over 250 persons
from four different countries.
Medium-term: Support the authorities
of member states in designing a national
strategic emergency response plan.
Executor:
Long-term: Develop a better understanding of the
risk of bioterrorism and create a permanent
capacity in the region to improve mitigation,
management, and response of member states in
the case of such risks.
CICTE
Nine technical visits were conducted in support of practical activities in host countries, during which best practices were shared and
seminars were given to more than 170 participants.
Assistance was give for preliminary development of permanent plans for response to bioterrorist attacks in all countries in which practical
exercises were developed, thereby building the regional capacity in this area.
Challenges:
A shortage of infrastructure materials, technical knowledge, and an appropriate legislative framework so that the competent authorities
in each member state can respond effectively to possible risks related to biosecurity.
A shortage of financial resources to carry out the optimum number of projects needed to strengthen effectively the response capacity in
the case of incidents related to biosecurity on a regional level.
Security of the Supply Chain
Description
Support the development of Authorized Economic Operator programs in member states to strengthen the
security of the regional and global supply chain, combat the illegal flow of goods, and facilitate legitimate trade.
Objectives
Short-term: Provide technical
Medium-term: Work together with the
Long-term: Support the harmonization
assistance to develop programs for
certification of Authorized Economic
Operators (AEOs) in the Americas.
World Customs Organization (WCO) and
the Inter-American Development Bank
(IDB) to facilitate the exchange of good
practices for authorized economic
operators regionally and globally.
of Authorized Economic Operator
programs in the Americas and create
agreements of mutual recognition.
OAS Mandates:
AG/RES. 1840 (XXXII-O/02), AG/RES. 2735 (XLII-O/12): CICTE/DEC. 1/10 Declaration on Public-Private Cooperation in
Counter-Terrorism
Funds received:
2012-2013
$199,706
Principal
Achievements
The project is in its initial phase. Implementation will begin at the end of 2013.
Challenges:
Lack of investment in the program for Authorized Economic Operators.
Executor:
Lack of participation and commitment on the part of the private sector.
CICTE
ANNEX B: SMS/CICAD Programs
MULTILATERAL
EVALUATION
MECHANISM
SUPPLY
REDUCTION
DEMAND
REDUCTION
INSTITUTIONBUILDING
COUNTERING
MONEY
LAUNDERING
INTER-AMERICAN
OBSERVATORY ON
DRUGS
Training on money laundering for
judicial officers
Anti-drug intelligence
Comprehensive prevention systems
National drug policies
Drug information networks
Financial Intelligence Units
Control of Chemicals
SAVIA (Health and Life in the
Americas)
Border control of drug-trafficking
Epidemiological network in Latin
America
Training on money laundering for law
enforcement agencies
Standards and protocols for
treatment
Treatment courts as an alternative to
imprisonment for drug-dependent offenders
Control of synthetic drugs
Strengthening national systems for capital
investment, management of seized and
forfeited assets in Latin America (BIDAL)
Inter-American Drug Use Data System
(SIDUC)
Crack cocaine in the Southern Cone
Reinsertion of drug-dependent
offenders
Control of pharmaceutical products
PROCCER
Control of drug trafficking
Legislation on Drugs in the Americas
(LEDA)
Alliances with Latin American and
Caribbean Universities
Maintenance, protection, and disposal
of seized and forfeited assets
International program for building capacity for
research on drugs by health professionals
MULTILATERAL EVALUATION MECHANISM (MEM)
Description
The MEM is a multilateral process designed to measure the progress of actions taken by OAS member states to
address the drug problem and other related offenses , in accordance with the OAS Hemispheric Drug Strategy .
The MEM is governmental and objective , with the participation of specialized experts of each member state in a
peer review process which is structured in rounds of two-year cycles.
Objectives
Short-term: Monitor , improve and
evaluate national and hemispheric
policies and actions to address the
world drug problem. Identify the
strengths and weaknesses in each
member state, encourage national
dialogue and awareness among
stakeholders of the drug problem
and national drug control policy.
OAS Mandates:
Second Summit of the Americas (Chile, April 1998) – Founding Mandate
Third Summit of the Americas (Quebec City, Canada, April 2001)
Fifth Summit of the Americas (Port of Spain, Trinidad, April 2009)
Hemispheric Drug Strategy (2010)
Plan of Action of the Hemispheric Drug Strategy (2011-2015)
Declaration of Antigua 2013
GA Resolutions (most recent: 2013)
Medium-term: Provide
opportunities for countries to
request assistance for projects
related to the fulfillment of
assigned recommendations.
Long-term: Strengthen policies of
members states to combat the
problem of drugs and related
activities and increase multilateral
cooperation , coordination and
dialogue in the Hemisphere.
MULTILATERAL EVALUATION MECHANISM (MEM)
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
411,436
Specific Funds:
2013
496,852
Executor:
CICAD
Improved national coordination on drug control issues , and increased multilateral cooperation on all aspects of the drug
problem.
Assignment of over 2,000 recommendations, to 34 member states, the majority of which have been fulfilled or in the
process of implementation, in the thematic areas of Institution Building, Demand Reduction, Supply Reduction, and
Control Measures. These include recommendations on the ratification of Inter-American conventions, the approval of
drug control plans, establishment of drug commissions, the enactment of legislation related to chemical control,
establishment of database systems, execution of surveys (secondary school and general population) on drug prevalence,
increasing drug prevention programs for specific populations as well as supply reduction training programs for officials,
among others.
Identification of vulnerabilities in the hemisphere in drug control and areas of improvement to correct deficiencies
identified in anti-drug policies.
Challenges:
To continue to strengthen the capacity of member states to address the drug problem and achieve full implementation
of the Hemispheric Drug Strategy and Plan of Action.
(Process): Continuity of national experts throughout the evaluation round, and full participation of all member states in
the MEM process. Completion of 6th Evaluation Round reports for approval at CICAD 56 in November 2014.
Dissemination of the MEM recommendations to all relevant stakeholders and policy makers in member states so they
can be used as a road map to strengthen drug control strategies.
SUPPLY REDUCTION
Description
Strengthen the capacity of OAS member states to control, monitor, investigate and interdict the illicit production, transport
and trafficking of drugs, the chemicals and precursors used to manufacture them and the control of related contraband.
Objectives
Short-term: Increase the awareness of
officers and officials (drug
enforcement, customs, coast guard,
regulatory/administrative, chemists,
pharmacy/chemical inspectors,
prosecutors, judges etc.) regarding
new threats and trends related to illicit
drug production, trafficking and
related activities as new investigative
techniques to deal with the foregoing,
increasing their capacity to deal with
these threats and apply these
techniques
OAS Mandates
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemispheric Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua, Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term: Increase the technical
capacity (operational, tactical,
programmatic, legislative/regulatory,
policy) to deal with the changing drugrelated threats and challenges
Long term:
Contribute to the Hemispheric effort to
reduce reduction illicit production and
trafficking of drugs and their overall
availability
SUPPLY REDUCTION
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
897,555
Specific Funds
2013
776,595 Executor:
CICAD
Expansion of activities of the Counterdrug Intelligence Training School of the Americas (ERCAIAD) in Latin
America and preliminary efforts to establish a parallel initiative for the Caribbean
Introduce new programs to deal with new threats or present new investigative techniques to respond to the
foregoing (“Jetway”, investigation of internet sales of drugs, private sector involvement in drug control in ports
and supply chain, etc.)
Increased credibility and respect for the capacity and work of the section among peers and partner agencies and
entities
Challenges:
Responding to the needs and demands of member states with limited resources (financial and human) in an
environment of constant change and challenges with new drugs, trafficking methods, chemicals etc.
Anti-drug Intelligence
Description
Program to increase the capacity, knowledge, and competence of the officers of member states in specialized
techniques in the development and analysis of anti-drug intelligence. Also to improve the capacity to respond to the
threats and challenges of drug-trafficking and drug production.
Objectives
Short-term:
Increase the capacity of counterdrug
intelligence officers and others
working in this area to gather
information, then develop, analyze
and apply the resultant intelligence
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term:
Strengthen the technical capacity of
institutions in member states tasked
with the development, analysis and
use of counter-drug intelligence for
strategic or operational purposes
and in the development of programs
and policies related to the control of
drugs
Long-term:
Strengthen the capacity of member
states to develop, analyze and apply
counter-drug intelligence, to adopt a
common approach to doing so and
move to an environment of greater
cooperation, coordination and
information exchange in counterdrug efforts
Antidrug Intelligence
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
246,189
Specific Funds:
2013
233,272
Executor:
CICAD
Delivery of 3 (four-week) comprehensive and accredited regional counter-drug training seminars each year
delivered in Bogota in partnership with the Colombian National Police and other international entities
Delivery of 4 (two-week) regional or national training seminars each year in selected OAS member states
concerning specific counterdrug techniques or issues
Undertaking consultations and preliminary work to establish a similar regional counterdrug intelligence
training school initiative for the Caribbean
Challenges:
Responding to the needs of member states regarding counter-drug intelligence training
The complex and prolonged process to move forward with a regional training initiative in the Caribbean
Control of Chemicals
Description
Program for officers of the police, customs, and regulatory and administrative agencies, as well as chemists, judges,
prosecutors, and others working for agencies responsible for control of chemical products. The goal is to increase
knowledge and skills of the administrative processes and specialized operational techniques needed to safely and
effectively monitor, investigate, detect, and control chemical products that could be used to produce illicit drugs.
Objectives
Short-term:
Increase the awareness of officials
and officers concerning how
chemicals are used in the illicit
production of drugs, how they are
diverted for this purpose, the
techniques that they should apply to
safely monitor, investigate and
interdict chemical diversion and use
in illicit drug production
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term:
Increased capacity of national
competent authorities, drug
enforcement and customs agencies
and others concerned with the
control of chemicals and illicit drug
production to have in place the
necessary, policies, programs,
regulatory/administrative processes
and system and legislation/regulation
to control chemicals
Long-term:
Decrease the international and
domestic diversion of chemicals for
use in illicit production of drugs with
increased international and interagency cooperation and coordination
of control activities through but not
limited to pre-export notification,
information exchange, join
operations and other mechanisms
Control of Chemicals
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
130,037
Specific Funds:
2013
283,211
Executor:
CICAD
Delivery of multiple national and regional training seminars on chemical diversion and the use
of chemicals in the illicit production of drugs
Providing current information on chemical diversion and use of chemicals in illicit drug
production in an environment where new chemicals and processes are being developed for
illicit drug production at a rate that challenges control officials; where traffickers are resorting
to uncontrolled chemicals that serve as pre-precursors in the production process
The work of the Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical products that
has served to identify new threats and challenges related to these substances at an early
stage and develop resources and guides to help member states deal with these threats.
Challenges:
Ensuring that officers have the knowledge and skills to safely deal with toxic and potentially
lethal chemicals with little or no safety equipment
Border Control of Drug-Trafficking
Description
Program for officers of the police, customs, and other agents responsible for control of land borders, airports, and
ports. The purpose is to increase the knowledge, skills, and capacity to monitor, investigate, guide, detect, and
intercept the smuggling of illegal drugs at these international points of entry.
Objectives
Short-term: Increased awareness
and capacity of counter-drug and
customs officers as well as others to
monitor, investigate and interdict
the movement of drugs, chemicals
and other related contraband across
international borders and at sea by
conveyances or carried by
individuals
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term: Increased capacity
of agencies, ministries and other
entities to have in place the
necessary policies, legislation,
programs, operations and
technical/operational assets to limit
the movement of drugs, chemicals
and related contraband across
international borders
Long-term:
Contribute to the reduction in
smuggling of drugs, chemicals and
related contraband with increased
international and inter-agency
cooperation
Border Control of Drug-Trafficking
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
38,617
Specific Funds:
2013
283,211
Executor:
CICAD
Delivery of a variety of national and regional training seminars to officers from member
states on a range of subjects related to techniques to monitor, investigate and interdict the
smuggling of drugs, chemicals and related contraband
Implementation of a successful program to increase business sector engagement and
involvement in supply-chain security and reduce the potential for legitimate cargos to be
used to transport drugs
Challenges:
Responding to the needs of member states in this area with limited resources
Control of Synthetic Drugs
Description
Program on synthetic drugs, directed to public agents responsible for law enforcement and its regulatory and administrative
processes, as well as professionals in the chemical sector, prosecutors, judges, and others involved in their control, to
generate awareness of this growing problem, improve skills, knowledge, and capacity to monitor, detect, and prevent, in a
sure way, the production and illegal trafficking of synthetic drugs, and to respond to the emergence of new drugs, production
techniques, and methods of illicit trafficking.
Objectives
Short-term:
Increased awareness among
officers and officials as to how
synthetic drugs are produced and
the knowledge and capacity to
monitor and investigate such cases
and to deal with the clandestine
laboratories where these drugs are
produced with particular attention
to issues of officer safety
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
Medium-term:
Increased awareness by national
competent authorities, drug
enforcement and customs agencies
and others regarding the growing
threat presented by synthetic drugs
including New Psychoactive
Substances (NPS) and the
necessary, policies, programs,
regulatory/administrative processes
and system and
legislation/regulation in place to
control these substances
Long-term:
Contribute to a general increased
awareness of the threat posed by
synthetic drugs and a
corresponding decrease in their
availability and use in the
hemisphere
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Control of Synthetic Drugs
Specific Funds
Principal
Achievements
Synthetic drug activities carried out within
other projects of the section
Executor:
CICAD
Delivery of various national and regional seminars on the production and trafficking of
synthetic drugs
The work of the Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical products
that has served to identify new threats and challenges related to these substances at an
early stage and develop resources and guides to help member states deal with these
threats.
Challenges:
Ensuring that officers have the knowledge and skills to safely deal with toxic and
potentially lethal chemicals used to produce these substances with little or no safety
equipment
Trying to deal with an environment where the focus has been on the traditional, plantbased drugs and where most member states are ill-prepared to deal with the flood of
synthetics and NPS
Control of Pharmaceuticals
Description
Program to increase the capacity of officers of the police, customs, and regulatory and administrative agencies, as well as
chemists, judges, prosecutors, and others, to control pharmaceuticals subject to diversion, trafficking, and abuse. The
program also seeks to improve the skills and knowledge of these officers to reduce diversion of said products, while at the
same time ensuring their availability for legitimate medical or scientific purposes, and to respond to new trafficking
techniques, such as internet sales.
Objectives
Short-term:
Increased awareness among officers
and officials regarding the control and
diversion of drugs (pharmaceuticals)
intended for medical or scientific
purposes that have psychoactive
properties
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term:
Increased awareness by national
competent authorities, drug
enforcement and customs agencies
and others regarding the growing
problem of pharmaceuticals diversion
either from legitimate or licit channels
or through new means such as the
internet and the necessary, policies,
programs, regulatory/administrative
processes and system and
legislation/regulation in place to
control these substances
Long-term:
Contribute to a reduction of the
diversion and trafficking of
pharmaceutical drugs (both real and
counterfeit) and a corresponding
reduction in the health implications of
such trafficking and use
Control of Pharmaceuticals
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
250,436
Specific Funds:
2013
-
Executor:
CICAD
Delivery of a series of national and regional seminars in the techniques to investigate the sale of drugs over the
internet.
Conduct preliminary work in the development of a model curriculum and training program for pharmacy
inspectors in the Caribbean
The work of the Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical products that has served to
identify new threats and challenges related to these substances at an early stage and develop resources and
guides to help member states deal with these threats
Challenges:
Our training program on the investigation of drug sales over the internet has been extremely effective in
increasing awareness, generating action by member states and generating a demand for more training for
which resources are limited
Control of Drug-Trafficking
Description
Program to improve the capacity, skills, and knowledge of officers (police, customs, marine and coastguard, etc.), in
special investigative techniques for the purpose of effectively monitoring, investigating, and intercepting cases of
illicit drug production and trafficking.
Objectives
Short-term:
Increased awareness among officers
and officials regarding changes in
drug trafficking and new techniques
and approaches that are being used
to deal with the foregoing and an
increased capacity to apply these
techniques
OAS Mandates:
- OAS Charter (Article 2)
- Hemisphere Drug Strategy of 2010 (AG Res 2556 XLO/10) and its Plan of Action
- Declaration of Antigua Guatemala “For a Comprehensive Policy Against the World Drug Problem in the Americas”
AG/DEC. 73 (XLIII-0/13)
- Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach AG/RES. 2809 (XLIII-0/13)
Medium-term:
Increased technical capacity of
agencies and institutions to have in
place officers with the necessary
skills and knowledge to deal with a
constantly changing environment
that requires new approaches to
achieve success in counterdrug
efforts
Long-term:
To contribute to an overall increased
capacity among member states to
effectively control and reduce illicit
drug trafficking, production and
availability
Control of Drug-Trafficking
Specific Funds:
2012
232,276
Specific Funds:
2013
209,550
Executor:
CICAD
Principal
Achievements
Delivery of a series of national and international seminars on various counterdrug
investigative techniques including human source development and passenger risk
management
Delivery of a new train the trainer program on passenger risk management with post
seminar with participating countries establishing training programs to spread and
implement the methodology
Challenges:
Demand from the member states exceeded the resources available
The rotation of officers due to frequent transfers and changes of responsibility,
death/injury or other reasons assures a constant flow of officers requiring training in
counter-drug investigative techniques
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
Description
Strengthening AML/CFT systems by developing the institutional capacity of OAS member states
in financial, legal, and law enforcement areas.
Objectives
Short-term: Train judges,
prosecutors, law enforcement
personnel, and other agents of
financial control agencies
responsible for enforcing AML/CFT
laws.
OAS Mandates:
OAS Charter (Art. 2)
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2015 (XXXIV-O/04)
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2198 (XXXVI-O/06)
Hemispheric Plan of Action against Transnational Organized Crime
Specific Funds:
2012
1.19 million
Medium-term:
Strengthening the technical
capacity of the institutions
responsible for preventing and
combating ML and FT.
Specific Funds:
2013
265,793
Executor:
Long-term:
Contribute to combating money
laundering and financing of
terrorism in the Hemisphere.
CICAD
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
Principal
achievements
Implementation of 12 workshops on asset investigation and forfeiture in 12 Latin American countries, training
over 613 public agents in judicial and law enforcement posts.
In 2012-2013, the Expert Group on the Control of Money Laundering generated 8 technical documents of key
importance in efforts to control and fight ML/FT, on the subject of asset investigation, asset forfeiture,
management of forfeited and seized goods, and recommendations for improving AML/CFT systems in member
states.
The BIDAL (forfeited assets in Latin America) Project extended its scope to cover El Salvador and the Dominican
Republic in 2012-2013; steps are also being taken to implement the project in Colombia, Brazil, and Paraguay in
2014.
Challenges:
To expand technical assistance and training to more Latin American and Caribbean countries, in legal, financial,
and law enforcement areas.
To strengthen and/or develop specialized offices for management of forfeited or seized assets, through the
BIDAL Project.
Strengthening national systems for asset investigation and management of seized and
forfeited assets in Latin America (BIDAL)
Description
The purpose of this program is to strengthen the technical capacity of member states in the area of investigation, seizure,
forfeiture, management, and disposal of assets proceeding from drug-trafficking and money-laundering crimes.
One of the focal points of the BIDAL Project is to work on site with the countries involved in the project, first to identify
their strengths and weaknesses in the asset forfeiture process, which begins with asset investigation to identify, locate, and
seize the assets, and then to identify gaps and problems in the processes of receiving, safekeeping, and management of
the seized goods, and their subsequent destination, in accordance with the domestic legislation of the countries.
Objectives
Short-term:
To prepare situational evaluations of
the asset seizure systems in the
countries where the program is
implemented and present proposals
for improving the system.
Medium-term:
To provide technical assistance to
governments of member states to
strengthen and improve the
investigation, seizure, forfeiture,
management, and disposal of assets
and gains proceeding from drug
trafficking and money laundering
activities.
Long-term:
To strengthen national drug systems
by consolidating income from
additional funds proceeding from the
disposal of assets seized from drugtraffickers, to finance national and
international programs in response to
the drug phenomenon.
Strengthening national systems for asset investigation and management of seized and
forfeited assets in Latin America (BIDAL)
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
140,349
Specific Funds:
2013
56,180
Executor:
CICAD
Presentation of 2 situational evaluations of asset forfeiture systems in El Salvador and
Dominican Republic.
Presentation of a proposal for improvement and legal reforms in El Salvador.
Preparation of 2 technical documents: a legislative guide for establishing offices to manage
forfeited assets; and a guide for self-evaluation of asset forfeiture systems in OAS member
states.
Challenges:
Extending the BIDAL Project to more member states interested in improving and/or developing
their asset forfeiture systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Program for training in maintenance, protection, and disposal
of seized and forfeited assets
Description
The purpose of this program is to ensure better maintenance, protection, and disposal of forfeited and seized
assets. Experts from the United States (US Marshals), Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Spain, and regional experts
instruct the officers of asset management offices, police officers, and prosecutors in each country. The focus is on
international recommendations (such as the OAS Model Regulations), guidelines, and best practices in management
of seized assets (best practices of the G-8), enforcement of national asset forfeiture laws, asset management
planning, evaluation of inventories and performance measures, and appropriate use of funds from forfeited assets,
to improve law enforcement and supervision of the internal control of funds from forfeited assets.
Objectives
Short-term:
Train agents in asset
management offices, police
officers, and prosecutors in each
country.
OAS Mandates:
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
Medium-term:
Improve the coordination of the
different agencies in charge of
asset investigation, forfeiture,
and seizure in member states.
Long-term:
Develop the asset forfeiture
systems in member states.
Program for training in maintenance, protection, and disposal
of seized and forfeited assets
Specific Funds:
2012-13
Principal
Achievements
Funds recorded under the BIDAL Project
Executor:
CICAD
Training of more than 600 public agents of asset management offices, police officers, and
prosecutors in every country covered by the project.
The program is in 12 OAS member countries, thus ensuring greater regional and
subregional cooperation in asset forfeiture.
Challenges:
To continue strengthening asset forfeiture systems and international cooperation among
member states.
Money-Laundering Training Program for Judicial Officers
Description
The purpose of the program is to train judges and prosecutors in the area of money laundering. The training covers the following
topics: (i) typology and logistics of the crime of money laundering; (ii) international legal framework and principles regulating money
laundering; (iii) national legislation on money laundering; (iv) procedural and criminal aspects related to cases of money laundering;
(v) international judicial cooperation; (vi) Financing of terrorism. This program contains the following components:
- Simulated cases
- Workshops for judges and prosecutors.
Objectives
Short-term: Train judges and
prosecutors responsible for
prosecuting and judging ML crimes.
OAS Mandates:
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
OAS General Assembly Resolution AG/RES. 2015 (XXXIV-O/04)
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal
Achievements
549,474
Medium-term: Strengthen the
technical capacity of judicial officers.
Specific Funds: 2013
-
Executor:
Long-term: Contribute to combating
money laundering and financing of
terrorism in the Hemisphere.
CICAD
Over 300 officials, including judges, prosecutors, and other judicial officers, trained in investigation, indictment
techniques and conducting trials in money laundering cases.
Over 300 officials, including judges, prosecutors, and other judicial officers, trained in the theoretical foundations of
money laundering and jurisprudence, to examine practical problems involved in the analysis, investigation, and judgment
of cases related to money laundering, financing of terrorism, and drugs, by country.
Challenges:
To improve the effectiveness of court proceedings.
To improve the statistics on final convictions for ML crimes.
Training Program for Financial Intelligence Units
Description
This program is aimed at establishing and/or strengthening Financial Intelligence Units, by giving them the legal,
administrative, and IT tools and human resources required for control of money laundering, and thus at improving
the analytical capacity of the FIUs by training in management of intelligence analysis tools and use of information
technology to collect, store, analyze, and deliver information.
This program contains the following components: workshops on analysis, links, and relationships; specialized
courses on forensic accounting and analysis of financial intelligence; and, workshops to promote dialogue between
the public and private sectors in the area of AML/CFT.
Objectives
Short-term: Analysts, investigators,
supervisors, and enforcement
officers trained in analysis of
financial intelligence data.
Medium-term: Improve the
analysis of economic and financial
intelligence data by the Financial
Intelligence Units.
OAS Mandates:
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2015 (XXXIV-O/04)
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2198 (XXXVI-O/06)
Long-term:
Strengthen the Financial Intelligence
Units for effective detection of
suspicious operations.
Training Program for Financial Intelligence Units
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
155,171
Specific Funds:
2013
-
Executor:
CICAD
Consolidate the systems for identification, detection, and reporting of suspicious
operations, from the reporting parties to the Financial Intelligence Units, as well as the
methodologies for analysis of this information by the FIUs.
Continuously train FIU agents in the region in techniques for analysis of financial
intelligence and investigation of money laundering cases based on the information sent by
the reporting entities.
Challenges:
Improve mechanisms for interaction between FIUs and law enforcement agencies, to
effectively and efficiently use the information that the agencies produce in ML/FT
investigations.
Strengthen channels for the exchange of information, experiences, and good practices in
management of information among FIUs in the region.
Training Program on Money Laundering for
Law Enforcement Agencies
Description
The purpose of this program is to provide training in strategic tecniques useful in asset investigation, to help
reduce and identify the source of these serious criminal activities, and better monitor money laundering crimes
and other related criminal activity, and to improve seizure and due safe-keeping or custody of the assets and
other evidence related to these crimes. By developing this program, the law enforcement agencies will be in a
position to improve their operations and devise an effective response to these crimes. This program contains
the following components: simulated investigations; workshops on special investigation techniques; a
methodological investigation plan; and, a methodological program for strengthening the custody chain.
Objectives
Short-term:
Prosecutors, investigative police
officers, and FIU analysts trained in
the financial investigation of ML
cases.
OAS Mandates:
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2015 (XXXIV-O/04)
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2198 (XXXVI-O/06)
Medium-term:
Methodological investigation
plans developed and implemented
in the countries involved in the
program.
Long-term:
Technical capacity-building of the
governments of member states to
combat and prevent money
laundering and financing of
terrorism.
Training Program on Money Laundering for
Law Enforcement Agencies
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
218,238
Specific Funds:
2013
-
Executor:
CICAD
Over 315 agents, including prosecutors, investigative police officers, and FIU analysts trained to
conduct financial investigations in ML/FT cases.
A methodological investigation plan developed and implemented in Peru.
Challenges:
To develop and implement methodological investigation plans in OAS member states to
improve the effectiveness of operational and asset investigations in cases of ML/FT.
To extend the program to all OAS member states.
Regional Training Center for Control of Money Laundering (Peruvian Program)
Description
Objectives
Short-term: Judges, prosecutors,
investigative police officers, FIU
analysts, and law enforcement officers
trained in special investigative
techniques, oral proceedings, and
prosecution of money laundering
cases.
OAS Mandates:
Hemispheric Drug Strategy and its Plan of Action.
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2015 (XXXIV-O/04)
OAS General Assembly Resolution: AG/RES. 2198 (XXXVI-O/06)
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal
achievements
-
Medium-term: Building the technical
capacity of the Peruvian government
to combat and prevent money
laundering and financing of terrorism.
Specific Funds:
2013
-
Executor:
Long-term: Help combat money
laundering and financing of terrorism
in Peru.
CICAD
Over 369 public agents, including judges, prosecutors, investigative police officers, FIU analysts, and law enforcement
officers trained in special investigative techniques, oral proceedings, and prosecution of ML/FT cases.
As a result of this program, substantial reforms have been introduced in the Peruvian national law on AML/CFT.
To improve the effectiveness of the scope of judicial proceedings.
Challenges:
To improve statistics on final judgments in ML cases.
INSTITUTION BUILDING
Description
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
CICAD
National Drug Policies
Description
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
(DPS, CICAD, CICTE)
SAVIA (Health and Life in the Americas)
Description
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
Achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
(DPS, CICAD, CICTE)
Drug treatment courts as an alternative to imprisonment
for drug-dependent offenders
Description
Objectives
Short-term:
Long-term:
To establish and/or improve
treatment courts as an alternative
to imprisonment for drug-dependent
offenders. To help reduce crime,
drug use, and the prison population
in the Americas, by establishing
and/or expanding drug treatment
courts in OAS member states.
Medium term:
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
(DPS, CICAD, CICTE)
Reinsertion of drug-dependent offenders, reducing the gap
Description
Contribute to reinsertion of drug-dependent offenders. Build the institutional capacity of member states
of the Americas to treat and reinsert dependent offenders through:
(1) Alternatives to imprisonment
(2) Treatment in prisons
(3) System of community support and programs for reintegration of drug-dependent offenders.
Objectives
Corto:
Mediano
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
(DPS, CICAD, CICTE)
Legislation on Drugs in the Americas (LEDA)
Description
It has been noted that some national laws on drugs and their subsequent regulations are obsolete or are out of date
in terms of their application and objective of reducing drug production, trafficking and use. As part of its
institutional development mandate, CICAD has examined the development of laws related to drugs using a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, with a view to improving and harmonizing laws on drugs, in accordance
with international instruments and CICAD’s Drug Strategy and Plan of Action.
According to the 2010 Plan of Action of the Drug Strategy, the Executive Secretariat has the mandate to publish and
maintain the drug laws of member states. The LEDA program has fulfilled this mandate, and maintains today the
only publicly recognized compendium of legislation on drugs in the Hemisphere; it also includes a collection of the
most up-to-date and relevant laws and regulations of the 34 members.
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates:
Specific Funds:
2012
Principal
achievements
Specific Funds:
2013
Executor:
(DPS, CICAD, CICTE)
INTER-AMERICAN OBSERVATORY ON DRUGS
Description
Area of statistics, information, and scientific research of CICAD. Assists countries to improve collection and analysis
of data on drugs.
Objectives
Short term: Technical and scientific
training for an exchange of
experiences among professionals in
the area of drugs
OAS Mandates:
OID Mandate from the CICAD Commission, 1999 Final Report of the Twenty-sixth Regular Session of CICAD
(CICAD/doc. 1039r1)
General Assembly Resolution: 2004 (AG/RES 2015 – XXXIV-O/04), 2005 (AG/RES.2098-7.a), 2006 (AG/RES 2198 –
XXXVI-O/06) and, 2009 (XXXIX-O/09).
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal
Achievements
897,823
Medium term: Promote the
development and establishment of
national observatories and use of
data and standardized methods
Specific Funds: 2013
534,230
Executor:
Long term: Help member states to
improve their capacity to compile
and analyze statistics related to
drugs
CICAD
Development and strengthening of national observatories
Publication of epidemiological studies and statistics on drugs
Dissemination of information on drugs
Challenges:
Limitations of infrastructure and human resources in national drug observatories
Limitations in the continuity of financing
DRUG INFORMATION NETWORKS
Description
Develop the capacity to collect, analyze, and report information on drugs by creating drug information networks in the
Cariibbean and in Central America.
Objectives
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds: 2012
401,842
Specific Funds: 2013
443,027
Executor:
CICAD
Principal
Achievements
Challenges:
Limitations in terms of infrastructure and human resources in the national drug observatories.
Limitation in the continuity of financing.
STRENGTHENING OBSERVATORIES IN THE AMERICAS
Description
Strengthening national observatories on drugs in terms of their capacity to monitor and analyze the drug problem in all of its
aspects. Specifically, development of drug information networks nationally both in the Caribbean and in Latin America, and
creation of an epidemiological monitoring network – Network of Latin American Researchers on Drugs (REDLA).
Objectives
Short-term: Improve the capacity of
member states to carry out and have
access to drug-related investigation and
analysis.
OAS Mandates:
OID Mandate from the CICAD Commission, 1999 Final Report of the Twenty-sixth Regular Session of CICAD (CICAD/doc.
1039r1)
Charter of the Organization of America States: Articles 30, 31, 38, 47, 48, 51 y 52.
General Assembly Resolution: 2005 (AG/RES.2098-7.a) and 2006 (AG/RES 2198 – XXXVI-O/06). Hemispheric Drug Strategy
and Plan of Action
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal
achievements
176,018
Medium-term: Contribute to
programming through investigation
and analysis of the drug phenomenon
in the Americas.
Specific Funds: 2013
204,171
Executor:
Long term: Contribute to designing
evidence-based drug policies.
CICAD
Analysis of the status of the drug problem in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Publication of academic articles with an in-depth analysis.
Cooperation between academic institutions and programs for training professionals in drugs.
Inter-American System of Drug Use Data (SIDUC)
Description
SIDUC consists of a series of protocols in Latin America and the Caribbean that permit member states to measure the
prevalence, incidence, and abuse of drugs in various segments of the population in the Hemisphere.
Objectives
Short-term: Develop indicators on drugs
and implement epidemiological studies.
OAS Mandates:
OID Mandate from the CICAD Commission, 1999 Final Report of the Twenty-sixth Regular Session of CICAD (CICAD/doc. 1039r1)
General Assembly Resolutions: 2004 (AG/RES 2015 – XXXIV-O/04), 2005 (AG/RES.2098-7.a), 2006 (AG/RES 2198 – XXXVI-O/06)
and 2009 (XXXIX-O/09).
2008 Declaration of Cartagena - Hemispheric Drug Strategy.
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal achievements
672,352
Medium term: Contribute to
formulating and improving public
prevention and treatment policies and
other drug policies.
Specific Funds: 2013
330,059
Executor:
Long term: Develop reliable, objective,
timely, and comparable information
with a scientific basis on prevalence of
licit and illicit drug use, patterns of use,
and associated risk factors.
CICAD
Indicators of prevalence and incidence for studies of the general population, students, and universities.
Indicators on drugs and crime, health consequences, and patterns of use in vulnerable populations.
Review of scientific and methodological advances.
Challenges:
Limitations of infrastructure and human resources in national drug observatories.
Limitations in the continuity of financing.
ALLIANCES WITH UNIVERSITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Description
Promote the strengthening of a critical mass of professionals in drug-related education, research, and extension activities
Objectives
Short-term: New strategic plan for
continuity and maximization of human
resources in education, research, and
extension activities. Alliances between
universities and drug observatories.
OAS Mandates:
General Assembly Resolutions: AG/RES. 2493 (XXXIX-O/09) and AG/RES. 2556 (XL-O/10).
Hemispheric Strategy on Drugs, approved by the CICAD in May 2010.
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal achievements
526,780
Medium-term: Cooperation
agreements with universities in the
Hemisphere to include drugs in their
academic and educational activities.
Specific Funds: 2013
197,564
Executor:
Long-term: Train future professionals in
health and related fields, in the areas of
policy design, research, prevention, and
timely care for problematic drug use.
CICAD
Regional Training in Research for Professionals in the field of health and related fields (over 100,000 professionals and 1,000
teachers)
Creation of university networks in the field of drugs in Latin America (over 50 schools)
Inclusion of drug topics in the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including systems for monitoring and evaluation of
content (over 200 schools)
Challenges:
Limitations of infrastructure and human resources in national drug observatories.
Limitations in the continuity of financing.
International Research Capacity-Building Program on the Subject of Drugs, for Health Professionals
Description
International Research Capacity-Building Program for Professionals in the field of health and related areas to study the drug
phenomenon in Latin America and the Caribbean (multicentric research).
Objectives
Short-term: Creation of scientific
evidence that describes specific aspects
of the drug phenomenon and creation
of policies for prevention health
promotion, and treatment
OAS Mandates:
General Assembly Resolutions AG/RES. 2198 (XXXVI-O/06) – Nº 5 and AG/RES. 2200 (XXXVI-O/06) Nº 10 & 11
Specific Funds: 2012
Principal achievements
252,592
Medium term: Facilitate an exchange
of drug researchers between Latin
America and the Caribbean and Canada
Specific Funds: 2013
169,591
Executor:
Publication of 8 multicentric reports
Training of 91 health professionals in scientific research on drugs
Creation of research centers specializing in drugs
Challenges:
Limitations of infrastructure and human resources in national drug observatories.
Limitations in the continuity of financing.
Long-term: Group of researchers
specializing in drugs as support and a
basis for creating public policies and
training of other professionals in the
area of scientific research.
CICAD
DEMAND REDUCTION
Description
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds
2013
Executor:
CICAD
Comprehensive Prevention Systems
Description
Establish and recommend minimum quality standards based on scientific evidence to
develop prevention policies and programs, including training for their implementation and
an evaluation component, for review of existing national policies and programs.
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds
2013
Executor:
CICAD
Treatment Standards and Protocols
Description
Based on identified needs to deal with different drug-dependent populations, and considering that
substance abuse has been declared as a chronic disease with relapses, model protocols and mimimum
standards for care are being developed to be specifically adapted and applied in each country.
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds
2013
Executor:
CICAD
Crack Cocaine in the Southern Cone
Description
The objective of this program is to build the capacity of government and nongovernmental
institutions in the Southern Cone countries, and provide mechanisms to develop and adapt
protocols that are based on scientific evidence and are culturally relevant, in order to
prevent and provide comprehensive treatment for children and youth at risk or affected by
drug dependency.
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds
2013
Executor:
CICAD
Drug Training and Certification Program and Prevention of Violence, Treatment, and
Rehabilitation (PROCCER)
Description
The primary objective of the program is to build the institutional and human capacity of
member states to maximize the quality of services under drug treatment and prevention
programs, through training, technical assistance, and use of technology, and establishment
of mechanisms for certification by government authorities.
Objectives
Short-term:
Medium-term:
Long-term:
OAS Mandates
Specific Funds
2012
Principal
achievements
Challenges:
Specific Funds
2013
Executor:
CICAD
ANNEX C: SMS/DPS PROGRAMS AND PROCESSES
PROCESS OF SUPPORT TO POLITICAL BODIES
Committee on Hemispheric Security
Meetings of Ministers Responsible for Public Security (MISPA)
Meetings of l Subsidiary Technical Groups of MISPA
Conferences of the States Parties of CIFTA
Meetings of the Consultative Committee of CIFTA
Meetings of CIFTA Working Groups
Meetings of National Authorities on Trafficking in Persons
Conferences of the States Parties of CITAAC
Meetings of Contact Points - CITAAC
Meetings of Penitentiary and Prison Authorities (within the framework of REMJA]
Meetings of Forensic Specialists (within the framework of REMJA)
Meetings of Authorities on Transnational Organized Crime
Department of Public Security
Programs and Processes
SUPPORT FOR POLITICAL BODIES
Description
PROCESS OF SUPPORT FOR POLITICAL BODIES
Objectives
Short-term: Implement assigned mandates
OAS Mandates:
http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_mandates.pdf
Total cost: 2013-2018
Medium term: Facilitate and improve
coordination, implementation, and follow-up on
tasks based on mandates of different political
bodies
N/A
Executor:
Long-term: Contribute to the coordination,
iimplementation, and follow-up on tasks based on
mandates of political bodies
(DPS)
DPS serves as the technical
secretariat in the following
forums:
Committee on Hemispheric Security, Meetings of Ministers Responsible for Public Security (MISPA), Meetings of Subsidiary Technical Groups of MISPA,
Conferences of States Parties to CIFTA, Meetings of the CIFTA Consultative Committee, Meetings of the CIFTA Working Groups, Meetings of National
Authorities on Trafficking in Persons, CITAAC Conferences of the States Parties, Meetings of CITAAC Contact Points, Meetings of Prison and Penitentiary
Authorities (in the framework of REMJA), Meetings of Forensic Specialists (in the framework of REMJA), Meetings of Authorities on Transnational Organized
Crime.
Achievements and
challenges:
Supply of inputs for preparing work plans/programs, final documents, draft resolutions
Encourage member states to preside over/lead/accommodate the different processes
Identify the resources needed to hold meetings at and outside headquarters
ANNEX C: SMS/DPS Programs (Cont.)
SECURITY AND JUSTICE PROGRAM
Inter- American Network for Training and
Professionalization of the Police
CRIME AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PROGRAM
CRIME AND VIOLENCE REDUCTION
PROGRAM
PUBLIC SECURITY INFORMATION
PROGRAM
Comprehensive action against antipersonnel mines in
communities in Colombia
Comprehensive Crime and Violence Prevention Project
Prevention of crimes linked to irregular migration
External component of quality management for
humanitarian demining in Colombia
Inter-American Citizen Security Information Network
Assistance to survivors of mines in Colombia
Development and implementation of a Police Code of
Ethics
Prevention of crimes related to irregular migration
(component of “Prevention)
Model for promotion of alternatives to imprisonment
Closing the gap for drug offenders (together with CICAD)
Project for gang intervention through community-building
Updating of the baseline for Central American prison
systems (in the framework of ESCA)
Evaluation of national security systems
Prevention of gender violence and promotion of social inclusion in the
police
Compendium of national legislation on gangs
Building of Institutions specializing in assistance and
protection of victims of violence generated by organized
crime in Central America (El Salvador-GuatemalaHonduras)
Social Reinsertion and Rehabilitation Project
Assistance to survivors of mines in Ecuador and Peru
Support for management and destruction of firearms and
education against their risks in Latin America and the
Caribbean
Assistance for the management and destruction of
arsenals (ammunition) in Central America
Capacity building in destruction and deactivation of
ammunition and explosive devices
Strengthening of Security forces, migration officials,
prosecutors, and judges to prevent and combat trafficking
in persons, especially women and children
Domestic servants and labor exploitation: strategic
coordination between government and civil society for
comprehensive protection of victims
Assistance for management and elimination of chemical
precursors in Guatemala
Assistance for management and elimination of chemical
precursors in El Salvador, Honduras and Belize
Security and community development in municipalities
affected by armed violence in Central America
Implementation of UNODC – OAS survey on crime trends
(CTS)
System of comparable indicators in Latin America and
the Caribbean
SECURITY AND JUSTICE
Description
PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY OF MEMBER STATES
Objectives
Short-term: Build the internal capacity of the DPS to
private technical assistance to member states in the area
of security and justice
OAS Mandates:
http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_mandates.pdf
Total cost: 2013-2018
US$44,914,000
Principal projects under the
program
Inter-American Network for Training and Professionalization of the Police
Funds received to date
Medium-term: 1) Train and link up police officers
through an inter-American training and
professionalization network; 2) Promote prison and
penitentiary policies geared to the reintegration and
resocialization of the inmates, and develop and promote
alternatives to imprisonment; and 3) Help member states
in developing legislation on security and justice.
US$200,000
Executor:
Long-term: Build the institutional capacity of member
states in the area of security and justice.
(DPS)
Prevention of crimes linked to irregular migration
Development and implementation of a Police Code of Ethics
Model of promotion of alternatives to imprisonment
Closing the gap for drug offenders (together with CICAD)
Updating the base line of Central American penitentiary systems (within the framework of ESCA)
Evaluation of national security systems
Compendium of national legislation on gangs
Building institutions specializing in assistance for and protection of victims of violence generated by organized crime in Central America (El Salvador-Guatemala-Honduras)
Achievements and Challenges:
5.8 % of the program is being implemented, 94.12% of the program is in the socialization and fund-raising stage.
PREVENTION OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Description
PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF MEMBER STATES TO PREVENT CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Objectives
Short-term: Build the capacity of the SMS
Department of Public Security in the area of
crime and violence prevention
OAS Mandates:
http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_mandates.pdf
Total Cost: 2013-2018
Principal projects under
the program
US$23,000,000
Medium-term: With the support of member
states, identify the steps to take to begin
implementing the crime and violence
prevention program
Funds received to date
US$266,265
Executor:
Comprehensive crime and violence prevention project
Prevention of Crimes related to Irregular Migration (component of “Prevention”)
Project for intervention in gang through community building
Prevention of gender violence and promotion of social inclusion in the police
Social rehabilitation and reinsertion project
Achievements and
challenges
1.05% of the program is financed and being implemented
3.04% of the program is approved by the donor and implementation will begin in 2014
95.9% of the program is in the socialization and fund-raising phase.
Long-term: Contribute to the reduction
and/or mitigation of risks associated with
situations of violence and/or crime, and
advance citizen security in member states.
(DPS)
REDUCTION OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Description
PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF MEMBER STATES TO REDUCE CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Objectives
Short-term: Reduce the impact of firearms, ammunition,
explosives, antipersonnel mines, trafficking in persons,
and other manifestations of violence.
OAS Mandates:
http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_mandates.pdf
Total Cost: 2013-2018
Principal projects under the
program
US$54,000,000
Funds received to date
Medium- term: Mitigate and reduce the different
manifestations of violence against individuals and the
community
US$3,032,684
Long –term: Promote a community of nations with the
capacity to protect its citizens and communities against
threats presented by instruments and agents of violence
and insecurity
Executor:
(DPS)
Comprehensive action against anti-personnel mines in communities in Colombia
External Component of Quality Management for Humanitarian Demining in Colombia
Assistance to Survivors of Mines in Colombia
Assistance to Survivors of Mines in Ecuador and Peru
Support for Management and Destruction of Firearms and Education against their Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
Assistance for the Management and Destruction of Arsenals (Ammunition) in Central America
Capacity Building in Destruction and Deactivation of Ammunition and Explosive Devices
Strengthening Security Forces, Immigration Officers, Prosecutors, and Judges to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children
Domestic Servants and Labor Exploitation: Strategic Coordination between Government and Civil Society for Comprehensive Protection for Victims
Assistance for Management and Elimination of Chemical Precursors in Guatemala
Assistance for Management and Elimination of Chemical Precursors in El Salvador, Honduras , and Belize
Security and Community Development in Municipalities Affected by Armed Violence in Central America
Achievements and Challenges:
INFORMATION ON PUBLIC SECURITY
Description
PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF MEMBER STATES TO MANAGE INFORMATION ON PUBLIC SECURITY
Objectives
Short-term: Build the capacity of the SMS
Department of Public Security to compile,
analyze, and disseminate information on
public security.
OAS Mandates:
http://www.oas.org/dsp/downloads/dps_mandates/DPS_mandates.pdf
Total Cost: 2013-2018
Principal projects under
the program
US$3’,000,000
Medium term: With the support of member
states, identify the steps to take to begin
implementing the Public Security
Information Program.
Funds received to date:
US$68,250
Inter-American Citizen Security Information Network
Implementation of UNODC – OAS Survey on Crime Trends (CTS)
System of comparable indicators in Latin America and the Caribbean
Achievements and
Challenges
Executor:
Long-term: Contribute to compilation,
analysis, and dissemination of information
on public security, for designing public
policies in the Hemisphere.
(DPS)