Border Liaison Offices and Computer-Based Training Workshop

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 20 November 2009 - With the support of the UNODC Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific, Cambodia's National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) organized a workshop focusing on the management of border liaison offices and computer-based training. The workshop, which took place on 13 and 14 November at Goldiana Angkor Hotel in Phnom Pen, is part of the project entitled " Consolidation and Enhancement of the Border Liaison Mechanism", which contributes to a long-term plan to strengthen border liaison offices in Cambodia and to expand operations with neighbouring countries. This is the first in a series of activities that will be implemented in the coming weeks in Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Viet Nam. ... [Read More]

The Data Training Workshop based on the Commune Competitive Plan

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 26 October 2009 - Held on 21 December 2009 and supported by UNODC, the Data Training Workshop based on the Commune Competitive Plan kick starts the creation of an expanded data gathering system on drug control issues that will over time enhance local capacity for better national and provincial level planning. The Minister of Justice and Vice Chair NACD chaired the inaugural session and the Japanese Ambassador and the UN Resident Coordinator were guests of honor, raising the profile and visibility of the event. [Read More]

Plans for new rehab centre meet with mixed response

The announcement Friday of government plans to construct a new drug rehabilitation centre in Kampong Speu province has received a mixed reaction, with some observers questioning that such a centre would be able provide effective treatment... [Read More]

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