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WADPN
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Promoting Community & Civil Society Participation in the Pandemic Treaty Process
What about the Pandemic Treaty? In a consensus decision aimed at protecting the world from future infectious disease crises, the World...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Engagement with DEA, CSOs, and Stakeholders on Sierra Leone’s Drug Control Response
After the drug advocacy tour in Nigeria, Drug Policy Alliance and WADPN engaged with civil society organisations, the Drug Enforcement...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Oct 31, 20222 min read
WADPN and Drug Policy Alliance made a Drug Advocacy tour in Nigeria, Abuja
The Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) organised its 14th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Civil Society Support & Multi-Sectorial Dialogue Forum on Gambia Drug Control Responses
The West Africa Drug Policy Network, in collaboration with the Student for Sensible Drug Policy – Gambia chapter, held a 2-day drug law...
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prince bull-luseni
Jul 27, 20223 min read
Legislative Committee reports to Senate on Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended)
The Legislative Committee of Liberia reports back to Senate on the Controlled Drug and Substance Act 2014 (amended).
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WADPN
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Call For Paid Internship
WADPN is seeking for an intern, preferably female, who is fluent in both French and English with good translation and interpretation skills.
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Beyond Drug Consumption: Rethinking It Economic & Health Benefits 
Most African countries, especially West Africa, are still contemplating the issue of drug legalisation. Many advancements have been made...
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WADPN
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Webinar: Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended) delays
The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) invites you to participate in a Webinar on "The Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's...
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WADPN
May 19, 20223 min read
A Critical Assessment of Projected Increases in African Drug Use
The World Drug Report 2021: A Critical Assessment of Projected Increases in African Drug Use - May 2022. As in previous years, the 2021...
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WADPN
May 17, 20222 min read
A captured gatekeeper: An evaluation of drug NGO access to ECOSOC accreditation & the UN on NGOs
“Decision-making across the board, on development, on security, on social affairs, is more effective and legitimate when people from...
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WADPN
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in Nigeria - Survey
UNODC launched the "Nigeria Cannabis Survey" at a combined side-event on “Drone, open data and more: novel methods in monitoring illicit...
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WADPN
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Call for Application: Recruitment of a Consultant
We are looking for a suitable, qualified consultant with a criminal justice/legal reform background to review Sierra Leone’s 2008...
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WADPN
Dec 22, 20213 min read
Senegal Unveils its National Strategic Plan on Drug Control
In the latter part of February 2021, Senegal organised a workshop to validate the new National Strategic Plan on Drug Control that covers...
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WADPN
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Most Countries Fail Drug Policy Test According to New Index
The Harm Reduction Consortium's Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) ranks Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Mozambique 24th, 10th, 27th, and 21st...
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prince bull-luseni
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Review & Validation of Sierra Leone Drug Law Strategic Master Plan
The review and validation of the Sierra Leone national drug law strategic master plan: An opportunity for humane drug control response!...
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WADPN
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Vacancy: Finance & Admin Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Finance and Admin. Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network is a Civil Society...
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WADPN
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Vacancy: Programme Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Programme Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) is a regional...
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WADPN
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Vacancy: Communications Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of Communications Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) is a regional...
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WADPN
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) survey for civil society experts!
The Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) is an exciting new project supported by the Robert Carr Fund and led by the Harm Reduction...
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WADPN
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Getting Ready for the Global Drug Policy Index
In November 2021, an exciting new resource will be launched: the Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI). The Index will score and rank countries...
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