Vienna, 6 June 2024 – On 20-23 May, the UNTOC Review Mechanism Secretariat organized a series of capacity-building sessions to train government officials on the UNTOC Review Mechanism and the use of the REVMOD platform. The training week registered over 270 participants from 95 countries.
During the various sessions, participants from all over the world gathered online to discuss various aspects related to the UNTOC Review Mechanism and explore its impact on guiding national reforms to strengthen States parties’ responses to transnational organized crime.
The training combined a mixed approach of seminar-style and interactive sessions. Following the introductory parts on the regulatory framework of the Mechanism, participants were invited to explore the use of the REVMOD platform, developed by UNODC to host the country reviews process.
The training week is organized by the Secretariat on a regular basis to offer newly designated Focal Points and Governmental Experts the opportunity to understand in depth the Mechanism, and particularly the country reviews process. This year, the vast majority of participants was new to the process and was attending this type of training for the first time.
“We are delighted to register a continued interest in such initiatives and a renewed commitment from Focal Points and Governmental Experts around the world who are keen in engaging in the review process,” Maria Cristina Montefusco, Training Week Coordinator from the UNTOC Review Mechanism Secretariat highlighted. “At first, engaging in the UNTOC Review Mechanism might seem a complex task, but through training sessions such as these ones, we are able to clarify some doubts and provide an overall picture of the process which helps them to understand their role and mission,” she added.
The UNTOC Review Mechanism training sessions registered satisfactory feedback from Focal Points and Governmental Experts, providing them with practical knowledge and tools to effectively discharge their role in the process. The training week further confirmed the importance of international collaboration and continuous learning in the fight against organized crime.
