Welcome to CADAP 5

Greetings of the German Federal Government's Drug Commissioner

As the German Federal Government's Drug Commissioner I am delighted that an European consortium led by Germany has been entrusted by the European Union with the implementation of the Central Asian drug prevention programme CADAP 5. An experienced and motivated team of international experts and local specialists ensures the successful implementation of the constituent project components in each of the partner countries.

In recent months I myself have had the opportunity to meet with a variety of actors from the fields of drug policy and drug rehabilitation in Central Asia. These encounters made it clear to me that the partner countries are making every endeavour to develop a coherent and sustainable set of drug policies. In this context the CADAP 5 Programme is regarded on the part of Central Asian stakeholders as a valuable partner.
In Germany, as in Europe as a whole, drug addiction is regarded as a challenge which can only be overcome via co-operation between all sectors of society. State and non-state actors, as well regional and national institutions, must work hand in hand in order to coordinate their approaches, since drug policy is the result of a continuous process of learning, listening and co-operation, to be driven forward in a spirit of impartiality and sensitivity.

I am confident that CADAP 5 will stand in support of the countries of Central Asia in this process. I wish all project partners success in the implementation of the CADAP 5 programme.

Mechthild Dyckmans,
German Federal Government's Drug Commissioner