Over the past decade, drug and crime policies have come under increased scrutiny and triggered renewed debates across institutions and sectors. The 2016 UNGASS on drugs, for example, marked a turning point, acknowledging that a one-size-fits-all approach no longer works.   Historically fragmented and siloed, many public responses have shown their limits — and, in some cases, have produced unintended harms.

Today, the policy landscape is evolving, with global consensus being often tested. There is a growing need to better understand what works, and what doesn’t, for whom, and under what conditions  — enabling evidence-based decision-making, improving accountability, and fostering more effective, context-sensitive responses.

While visions and rhythms vary across regions, policy communities are increasingly exploring synergies and engaging in cross-sector dialogue — highlighting the expanding relevance of assessment and evaluation frameworks to enhance efficiency, coherence, and sustainability, including alignment with human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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