The multidisciplinary Expert Panel on Strengthening the International Drug Control System was established by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs pursuant to resolution 68/6, “Strengthening the international drug control system: a path to effective implementation”, adopted at its 68th session.
The Expert Panel was established by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to provide clear, specific and actionable recommendations to strengthen the implementation of the three international drug control conventions, other relevant international instruments and international drug policy commitments, in accordance with its mandate contained in CND resolution 68/6 (annexed). The Panel is expected to complete its work and present its final recommendations to the Commission in 2027.
In carrying out its work, the Panel seeks to benefit from the knowledge, experience and expertise of a broad range of stakeholders, including those engaged in the development, implementation, evaluation or study of drug policies. Stakeholders are therefore invited to submit written contributions addressing matters that they consider relevant to the Panel’s mandate (see annexed resolution 68/6).
Contributors may wish to describe:
- their role, expertise or experience relevant to the Panel’s mandate;
- challenges, barriers or opportunities they have identified in the implementation of the international drug control conventions, other relevant international instruments and international drug policy commitments;
- examples of policies, practices or approaches that they consider having been effective or ineffective, in the implementation of the international drug control conventions, other relevant international instruments and international drug policy commitments; and
- practical, evidence-informed and actionable recommendations that the Expert Panel may wish to take into account when considering its recommendations to strengthen the implementation of the international drug control conventions, other relevant international instruments and international drug policy commitments.
Written submissions, in English or accompanied by an English translation, should not exceed 1,500 words and must be submitted electronically to unodc-sgb@un.org by latest 15 November 2026. In view of the Panel’s timetable of work, only submissions received by the above deadline and complying with the submission requirements will be considered by the Expert Panel.