Traditional drug control policies that focus solely on crackdowns lead to constant shifts among drug producers, distributors, and users, without addressing the root causes. A more comprehensive approach is needed to enhance drug control capabilities by tackling the region’s underlying challenges.SPO is committed to identifying and addressing the most urgent drug-related issues in the Mekong region by developing practical and effective solutions. This approach leverages established cooperative networks to drive sustainable improvements in regional drug control efforts.
Priority Sector
Non-traditional Security Challenges
Project Site
No. of Direct Beneficiaries
Duration
Mar-2025 to Mar-2027
Drugs and precursors are transported to safe storage, incinerated, and subjected to environmental impact assessments.
Management and safety training is provided for government and private sector personnel.
The construction of drug storage and disposal facilities is supported, and forensic capabilities are enhanced.
A unified drug handling manual for the Mekong region is developed and implemented.
Meetings are organized to coordinate anti-drug policies and strategies across countries.
A drug-free society is promoted, and regional anti-drug cooperation is strengthened.
Over 60% satisfaction is achieved among residents and officials.
Drug smuggling to South Korea is reduced by more than 20%.
Drug storage and disposal capacity is increased by over 30%.
More than five meetings are held for policy coordination and experience sharing.
Drug quantities in high-risk areas are reduced by over 20% through safe disposal.
(If you would like to know more about the project, or engage with us, contact us .)
Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta
MKCF Director,
MKCF Secretariat, Mekong Institute
Khon Kaen, Thailand
+66 (0)43 202 411 ext 2101
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