Drug trafficking and consumption undermines institutions, threatens public health and damages development efforts. The Foundation speaks out on drug policy reform and advocates for evidence – and health-centred approach, with a particular focus on West Africa.
After the launch of the “West African Commission on Drugs” and the model drug law, the Kofi Annan Foundation, with the support of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), is encouraging local civil society actors and the Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) to carry the conversation forward.