text: strategies toaddress thevarious components ofthedrugabusephenomenon. Inthat connection, comparative studies willbeconducted atvarious levels ofsociety, nationally, regionally andinternationally. Support willbeprovided to non-governmental organizations engaged indrug-demand reduction programmes. An information strategy willbedeveloped toenhance theclearinghouse functions of theDivision ofNarcotic Drugs. Relevant information andupdated findings willbe disseminated through regular oradhocpublications andmultilateral co-operation andco-ordination willbestrengthened. SUBPROGRAMME 5.MAINTAINING ANDIMPROVING THEEFFECTIVENESS OFTHEINTERNATIONAL DRUGCONTROL SYSTEM (a)Objectives 28.34 Thelegislative authority forthepresent subprogramme derives fromarticles 24and26ofthe1925International OpiumConvention; article 14ofthe1931 Convention forLimiting theManufacture andRegulating theDistribution ofNarcotic Drugs;articles 11,12and13ofthe1953Protocol forLimiting andRegulating the Cultivation ofthePoppyPlant, theProduction of,International andWholesale Tradein,andUseofOpium:articles 9,14,14~,15,35and38~ofthe1961 Single Convention onNarcotic Drugs, asamended bythe1972Protocol; articles 18 and19ofthe1971Convention onPsychotropic Substances; andarticles 22and23of ~he1988United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic inNarcotic Drugsand Psychotropic Substances. 28.35 Forinternational drugcontrol tobeeffective, theminimum measures of control required underthetreaties havetobeimplemented byallcountries. Cases ofnon-compliance withtreaties cangenerate situations inwhichillicit drug activities develop andaffect othercountries. Amajorfunction oftheBoardisto monitor theimplementation oftreaties bynational administrations, toassist them inthisendeavour, todetectsituations inwhichtheaimsoftheconventions are endangered andtoengage inconsultations withGovernments inordertodevise and recommend remedial measures. Incaseswhereremedial measures arenotcarried out, theBoardmaydrawittotheattention ofparties andcompetent United Nations organs. Itmayalsorecommend sanctions. 28.36 Themaintenance ofaworld-wide balance ofdrugsisnecessary toensurethat medical andscientific needsareadequately satisfied andtoavoidover-production whichmayleadtoleakage intoillicit traffic. 28.37 Accordingly, theObjectives ofthesubprogramme are: (a)Tomaintain amechanism forthecontinuing dialogue between Governments andINCB; -11- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library(b)Toprepare studies incountries andconcerning situations wheretheaims oftheconventions arenotbeingachieved; (c)Toanalyse national lawsandregulations inordertoprovide advisory opinions inresponse torequests fromGovernments concerning theinterpretation regarding certain treatyprovisions; (d)Toprovide training tonational drugcontrol administrators. (b)Courseofaction oftheSecretariat 28.38 Collection, analysis andreporting ofpertinent information willbe continued, inordertoidentify possible oractual casesoftreatyviolations or serious illicit drugactivities andtoinitiate appropriate action. Itwill involve requesting explanations, suggesting localinquiries, engaging in consultations withGovernments -eitherattheseatofINCBorbysending Board missions tothecountries inquestion -andrecommending remedial measures. Action inaccordance withtherelevant treatyprovisions willalsobeconducted vis-a-vis majorproducing, manufacturing andconsuming countries inordertobringabouta balance between thesupplyof,andthedemand for,narcotic drugsandpsychotropic substances forlegitimate purposes. SUBPROGRAMME 6.INTERNATIONAL LIMITATION ANDMONITORING OFLICIT PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE, TRADE INANDUSEOFNARCOTIC DRUGS 28.39 Thelegislative authority ofthepresent subprogramme derives fromarticles
analysis: The text appears to be focused on the international control and regulation of drugs, including the monitoring of production, trade, and use of narcotic drugs. It mentions treaties and conventions, as well as the role of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) in monitoring compliance and implementing remedial measures. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and does not appear to be related to agriculture, forestry, or fishing. While it may indirectly impact industries such as pharmaceuticals, it does not seem to be primarily focused on industry or transport and communication. The text is primarily concerned with health, specifically the control of drug abuse and the regulation of substances.