Regional activity undertaken by the African Union

The African Union has clearly states it’s focus upon workforce development within Africa in their mandate.

Objective A2 – Enhace capacicty for treatment of drug use disorders, rehabilitation, recovery and social reintegration. The activities outlined include:

·       Establishment of National Focal Points

·       Engaging public sector, private sector, academia, CSOs, religious organisations

·       Strengthen services for early detection, screening, brief interventions and referral to treatment

·       Promote the development of continental, regional and national treatment curricula including partnership on the Universal Curriculum

·       Promote participation in ICUDDR

·       Promote the development of DDR workforces

·       Promote training for and involvement of traditional healers, religious and cultural authories

·       Facilitate funding and support to CSOs for training of personnel

·       Exchange best practices