1. The new three year work programme Visions 2010-2012

2. Overview Strategic framework for 2010-2012 Framework
Draft by end April 2009 – discussion July MB
Draft one year WP2010 by June(?)
Framework
Continuation of successful work
Reflect the new EU Action Plan
Finetune current activities were necessary
Expand and change focus where necessary and possible

3. One old element … 1. Monitoring and reporting
Consolidate monitoring and data collection activities,
Enhanced analysis of data
Communicate more effectively with key audiences

4. … and some new ones
2. Improving the relevance & usefulness of EMCDDA work
Improving the timeliness of reporting and the identification trends
More joined up, multi indicator and deeper level analysis
Sensitive and reactive to policy needs
3. More emphasis on knowledge exchange,
Identifying best practice and normative standards
Forum for scientific exchange and networking

5. Increasing the scientific standing of the EMCDDA
More scientific publishing in peer-reviewed journals
More recognition for EMCDDA products
Improve reputation for independence and scientific rigour
Role of the Scientific Committee?

6. Transversal principles
A commitment to …
…scientific excellence
…partnership
…good governance and efficiency

7. Changing focus
From description of problems to description of solutions: best practice
Developing the EMCDDA as platform for exchange
Expand supply reduction topics
Broaden the scope of target groups monitored
PDU and Polydrug use
…. Within existing ressources!

8. Structural aspects Increase transversal and cross unit work: more CUPs
Collaboration with external experts: Expand existing groups or develop new ones?
Intensify cooperation with international groups, esp. COCHRANE

9. Input and guidance welcome
Thanks for your willingness to discuss aspects of special concern with us