Comprehensive and Sustainable Alternative Development (AD)
Breaking the dependency of drug economies
In order to address the causes that motivate the illicit cultivation of plants for drug production, it is necessary to intervene on the dependencies generated by the drug economy in the territories.
In this context, the comprehensive and sustainable alternative development approach (AD) constitutes an alternative for the development of policies that promote new opportunities for legal and sustainable economic development. In this way, it
addresses the socio-economic vulnerabilities of populations that survive due to illicit drug-related activities and promotes the transition to sustainable licit economies over time.
Results
Discussion and exchange of experiences on environmental sustainability and innovation challenges in AD
Inclusion of the gender perspective in AD initiatives
- 4 webinars on alternative development and environment, and a regional forum on drug policy and ‘green development’ (Bogota, 2022).
- Webinars on innovative approaches. Rural exchange in indigenous and ethnic jurisdictions and commercialisation of alternative development products of alternative development products motivated after the regional forums in Bogota (2022) and Mexico City (2023).
- 1 regional study on innovative approaches to ISDS in ‘non-traditional’ contexts.
- Support for the launch of the social innovation lab on urban SIDS in Uruguay.
- More than 160 officials from state agencies were trained in gender mainstreaming in AD projects. In addition, the Peruvian National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs of Peru (DEVIDA) has opened this training to the entire institution.
- 1 practical guide ‘Addressing Gender in Alternative Development Projects’ and presentation at international forums.
Results
Discussion and exchange of experiences on environmental sustainability and innovation challenges in AD
- 4 webinars on alternative development and environment, and a regional forum on
drug policy and ‘green development’ (Bogota, 2022). - Webinars on innovative approaches.
Rural exchange in indigenous and ethnic jurisdictions and commercialisation of
alternative development products of alternative development products motivated after
the regional forums in Bogota (2022) and Mexico City (2023). - 1 regional study on innovative approaches to ISDS in ‘non-traditional’ contexts
- Support for the launch of the social innovation lab on urban SIDS in Uruguay
Inclusion of the gender perspective in AD initiatives
- More than 160 officials from state agencies were trained in gender mainstreaming in
AD projects. In addition, the Peruvian National Commission for Development and Life
without Drugs of Peru (DEVIDA) has opened this training to the entire institution. - 1 practical guide ‘Addressing Gender in Alternative Development Projects’ and
presentation at international forums.
¿Cómo trabajamos?
Esquema regional
Conformación de tres grupos de trabajo con 28 países para generar reflexión a través de seminarios, guías conceptuales y metodológicas e intercambio de experiencias.Articulación con el Observatorio Interamericano de Drogas (OID) de la Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas (CICAD-OEA).
Aterrizaje multipaís y nacional
Lanzamiento de 22 acciones nacionales de fortalecimiento de OND con metas previstas y rutas de acompañamiento
Communication
Implementing partners
