UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Published purpose

This project aims to enhance the strategic planning, coordination, and operational efficiency capabilities of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate in fighting against drug trafficking. Project activities include: (1) conducting a comprehensive review of the current national and cross-border governance and cooperation frameworks, identifying priorities, and providing relevant recommendations; (2) facilitating the exchange of experience, expertise, and best practices aligned with international standards to deepen understanding of the complexity of countering drug trafficking; and (3) strengthening national database systems by providing necessary equipment and training to counternarcotic units.