- Date
- January 2009
The International Drug Policy Consortium, a grantee of the Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program, is a network of NGOs and professional networks that specialize in issues related to illegal drug use. The consortium aims to promote objective and open debate on the effectiveness, direction, and content of drug policies at national and international level, and supports evidence-based policies that are effective in reducing drug-related harm. It produces occasional briefing papers, disseminates the reports of its member organizations about particular drug related matters, and offers expert consultancy services to policymakers and officials around the world.
Consortium members have a wide range of experience and expertise in the analysis of drug policies, and have contributed to policy debates at national and international level. Several members have been involved in the creation or evaluation of drug policies and strategies in an official government or academic role. Following a review of available evidence, consortium members have agreed to promote five principles in their advocacy work with governments and international agencies.
The publication is available in English, Chinese, Farsi, French, and Russian.
Relevant drug policy publications are almost nonexistent in languages other than English. With the help of leading experts, the Global Drug Policy Program is publishing key documents in translation.
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