EMCDDA Technical Cooperation Activities “ Perspectives for the future” Frédéric Denecker Reitox Network and Project Support Officer

1.Overview of past TC projects 2.Future IPA project a.Objective and key figures b.Partnership c.Challenges i.Improve project management ii.Commitment from Beneficiaries iii.Increase visibility of outputs iv.Improve international coordination

Past Technical Cooperation: a brief overview PHARE 1: 10 CEECs - € 2M ( ) PHARE 2: 10 CEECs - € 0.5M ( ) PHARE 3: BG + RO - € 0.3M ( ) PHARE 4: HR + TR - € 0.5M ( ) CARDS: 5 WB - € 0.55M ( ) IPA 1: HR + TR - € 0.25M ( ) IPA 2: EU high level conference (25-27 Nov 2009)

Future IPA3 Project: some key figures To strengthen the beneficiary countries’ capacity to participate in the EMCDDA activities Overall budget: € Expected start: Feb 2010 Expected conclusion: Nov 2011 Inception report: April 2010 Interim report: Feb 2011 Final report: Dec 2011

Future IPA Project: efficient partnership at national and EU level  Mutual knowledge and understanding of the issue  Building trust and confidence  Shared ownership of project (and its results) EMCDDA project coordination team Network of National Correspondents Reitox Coaching system Pool of EU experts EMCDDA scientific staff Scientific writer

Future IPA3 Project: challenges (on basis of past lessons learned) Improve project management Commitment from beneficiaries Increase visibility of project related outputs Improve coordination at international level

Challenge 1: improve project management Clear and feasible definition of goals and objectives Straight forward description of tasks and roles of each key actor involved Common approval of project related nat. activities Enhance EC financial procedures at nat. level (VAT, LEF & BAF, service providers, training, etc) Ensure timely, concise reporting to stakeholders (EC, beneficiaries, coaches, etc.) Improve general communication channels between involved partners If B plan is needed, make it a real B plan

Challenge 2: commitment from beneficiaries Committed & reliable NC (in line w EMCDDA criteria) Reliability of network of partners / national experts Fully aware / supportive national decision makers Capacity of absorption (national vs. EU tasks) Improve communication to different involved national stakeholders (incl. dissemination of outputs) Raising awareness of national stakeholders (e.g. attendance at important meetings, conferences, etc) Seek national resources to ensure continuity / sustainability of achieved activities

Challenge 3: increase visibility of project related outputs Translate all key documents to national languages Increase visibility of IPA countries at EU level (e.g. country overview on EMCDDA web site) Prepare / participate in national launches of important reports / findings (e.g. ESPAD results) Better use of local and national press / media services Use of new information technologies to share TC project results (e.g. shared project web page, etc.) Develop mutual knowledge and understanding in order to ensure a shared ownership of project results

Challenge 4: Improve coordination at international level Improve cooperation between EMCDDA, Commission, EC delegations in IPA countries and Permanent Missions of IPA countries to the EU Improve cooperation with other EC services in the same area of intervention (e.g. TAIEX, Twinning, etc.) Improve cooperation with other international organisations (e.g. WHO, UNODC, Global Fund, etc.) Communicate more efficiently with all aforementioned interest groups as to ensure common approach and to avoid overlap / contradictory activities

Thank you for your attention and … good luck for your future TC projects! In case of any queries: