Ecuador
We support Ecuador in the implementation of its National Plan for the Comprehensive Prevention and Control of the Socioeconomic Phenomenon of Drugs 2023-2025. We are working with the country to strengthen the National Drugs Observatory and to promote prevention and telephone assistance for people with problematic drug use, as well as control of chemical drug precursors. Ecuador participates in seven COPOLAD III working groups.
How do we support the country?
Strengthening the National Drug Observatory
Drug demand reduction
- 1 national research network led by the National Drug Observatory of Ecuador to strengthen the national drug information and research system.
- Gender mainstreaming in 2 surveys and 1 study on drug use.
- 1 training and 1 technical review of the action protocol for telephone assistance (Line 171) for people experiencing mental health crises associated with problematic drug use.
Control of chemical precursors
Comprehensive and Sustainable Alternative Development (AD)
- 1 manual for the management and final disposal of chemical precursors for the illicit manufacture of drugs.
- 1 open source software for the Ministry of Interior of Ecuador to analyse transactions involving controlled substances.
- Support to the strategy for Integrated and Sustainable Alternative Development in the urban area and the participation of civil society. As a result, the pilot project ‘No pressure, no fun’ has been formulated to prevent and reduce the demand for drugs among adolescents and young people.
How do we support the country?
Strengthening the National Drug Observatory
- 1 national research network led by the National Drug Observatory of Ecuador to strengthen the national drug information and research system.
- Gender mainstreaming in 2 surveys and 1 study on drug use.
Drug demand reduction
1 training and 1 technical review of the action protocol for telephone assistance (Line 171) for people experiencing mental health crises associated with problematic drug use.
Control of chemical precursors
- 1 manual for the management and final disposal of chemical precursors for the illicit manufacture of drugs.
- 1 study visit to Costa Rica to exchange knowledge and experiences.
- 1 open source software for the Ministry of Interior of Ecuador to analyse transactions involving controlled substances.
Comprehensive and Sustainable Alternative Development (AD)
Support to the strategy for Integrated and Sustainable Alternative Development in the urban area and the participation of civil society. As a result, the pilot project ‘No pressure, no fun’ has been formulated to prevent and reduce the demand for drugs among adolescents and young people.
