"This Regional Programme (RP) document outlines the proposed scope and focus of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) work in Southeast Asia2 from 2014 to 2017, to be carried out by UNODC, under the lead of the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific based in Bangkok (ROSEAP), making effective use of expertise and infrastructure available in UNODC Headquarters, as well as the UNODC field office network in Southeast Asia3 . A strong emphasis will be placed on pursuing cooperation with relevant regional partnership mechanisms and frameworks such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Greater Mekong Sub-region Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control. The RP outlines the framework for delivering a coherent programme of work, and aims to:
Give clear focus to supporting Member States in achieving priority drugs and crime outcomes in the region; and
Increase the responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of UNODC’s support to the region. The proposed programme of work has been developed in close consultation with countries of the region and other regional partners, and the situation analysis includes:
A profile of UNODC’s global strategy, governing bodies and mandates
A brief description of the broad regional development context
An overview of the key drugs and crime challenges facing the region. Particular attention is given to: (i) transnational organised crime and illicit trafficking; (ii) anti-corruption; (iii) terrorism prevention; (iv) criminal justice; and (v) drugs and health, and alternative development
A profile of regional institutions and initiatives relevant to UNODC’s mandates and work
A profile of UNODC in the region, including past and current activities, key partners and lessons learned from implementation of the previous UNODC Regional Progamme Framework..."