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In agriculture and the agro industry, biotechnology could facilitate the development of improved crops and new products and contribute toward improving production.

The United States accounts for about 75 per cent of the world market in recombinant products, the majority of which are biopharmaceuticals, and generates 31 per cent of the value of world drug production, a share that is growing.

One of the biological related sites which suffered major damage was Ibn Al Baytar, a research, development and pilot production scale facility for pharmaceutical products.

But to take baby steps to get there, first of all we want to look at drug design and production, or drug discovery and manufacturing.

This has prompted an examination of all aspects of the biomedical research and development process, as companies try to cut costs and improve efficiency and productivity. The result has been corporate mergers, reorganizations, and tens of thousands of job losses in the industry.

Pharmaceutical production is already under way in major laboratories using microbes.

Studies have also been launched on the global cannabis market the environmental effects of illicit drug crop cultivation and illicit drug production and the impact of drugs and crime on development in Africa.

Goods manufactured for export include watches, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals and rum.

(v) Promoting access to low cost and effective drugs and related pharmaceutical products

(c) Drug and medication supplies setting up a network of pharmacies, drug and medication warehouses and outlets, encouraging import and trade in drugs and sanitation materials, etc.

and on precursors and chemicals frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 1996 on the Implementation of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention against illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.97.XI.4).

The first BioTrade national programme in the continent is currently being developed in Uganda.

quot Baku Accord on Regional Cooperation against Illicit Cultivation, Production,

These activities include joint research projects of selected generic drugs and biopharmaceuticals, as well as the creation of a young professional programme, designed to provide conceptual and practical training in the biopharmaceutical industry, for practitioners from developing countries.

B. Licit production, manufacture and supply of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGAINST THE ILLICIT PRODUCTION, SALE, DEMAND, TRAFFIC AND DISTRIBUTION OF NARCOTICS AND PSYCHOTROPIC

A. Eradication and substitution of the illicit production of narcotic drugs eradication of the illicit processing of narcotic drugs and eradication of the illicit production and diversion of psychotropic substances

The resulting opportunities to expand beyond traditional products and markets will enable pharmaceutical companies to evolve into companies that offer a range of health care solutions. These will include not only prescription medicines, but also diagnostics, branded generics, and technologies that support personalized medicine, as well as so called neutraceuticals and other wellness options.

26. Drug control programmes and projects initiated by or supported by UNDCP usually incorporate measures to prevent the diversion of precursors and essential chemicals for the illicit production or manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Recalling also Commission on Narcotic Drugs resolution 44 11 on international cooperation on the elimination of illicit drug crops and on alternative development,

114. What is not theoretical is that molecular biology research has led to the development of many sophisticated techniques that are being used in basic and applied research, development of new products and processes, the industrial production of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, and many other applications.

Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

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Heroin, opium and cannabis and pharmaceutical products (with psychotropic content) are widely abused in South Asia.

Of the plant based drugs, the illicit consumption of cannabis products is most widespread.

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(l) Better understanding of illicit drug products, origins and trafficking routes through support to develop the comparative analysis and drug profiling capacity of forensic laboratories

(g) Medicaments Purchase of medicaments for perinatology and nutrition programmes, etc.

26. The Programme had started to develop a series of policy documents, that would address Programme priorities in, and approaches to, demand reduction and alternative development, Programme policy concerning estimates of illicit crop cultivation and drug production, rapid assessment of drug abuse situations and primary prevention.

With regard to product innovation, major activities were aimed at boosting product competitiveness and transforming the product portfolio to embrace future oriented items.

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It would develop new techniques and establish standards and best practices on issues such as chemical analysis and quality control of drugs, anti money laundering measures, drug control legislation, alternative development and demand reduction.

i. Four updates of the information package relevant to the control of precursors and chemicals frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

The Assembly might consider adopting measures based on those recommendations.

14. Encourages the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the International Narcotics Control Board to continue their useful work on the control of precursors and other chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Plant biotechnology is an important source of renewable fuels, degradable plastics, rubbers, adhesives and other products derived from fossil fuels, which can play a central role in the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, industrial enzymes and other products.

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INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL EFFORTS A. Historical background

Recognizing the continuing magnitude of the illicit production of, demand for and international trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances,

Objective to develop international standards and expertise in drug testing and to promote collaboration in support of national, subregional and regional drug control activities to reduce illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse.

Bearing in mind the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988, article 10 1 , on international cooperation in drug control,

In particular, it will be enabled to monitor production, manufacture, international trade, distribution and use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and to administer the system of estimates and assessments for national requirements of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances