ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1999

UNAFEI WORK PROGRAMMME FOR 2000
I. TRAINING
A. The 114th International Seminar
The 114th International Seminar, "International Cooperation to Combat
Transnational Organized Crime - with Special Emphasis on Mutual Legal Assistanceand Extradition", is scheduled to be held from January 10 to February 20, 2000. The
extensive international discussion, culminating in the drafting of the United Nations
Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, currently in process, prompted
the selection of this theme. The 114th Seminar purports to explore the ways and meansof strengthening and improving international cooperation in the fight against
transnational organized crime, particularly through effective implementation of themechanisms of mutual legal assistance and extradition. Sharing practical informationand experience on how other countries tackle common issues will facilitate our efforts
in the fight against transnational organized crime.
B. The 115th International Training Course
The 115th International Training Course, entitled "Current Issues in Correctional
Treatment and their Effective Countermeasures", is scheduled to be held from 15 May
to 7 July 2000. The shortened duration of this course is a result of UNAFEI's participationin the Tenth United Nations Congress for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment ofOffenders in Vienna, Austria, from 10 April to 17 April 2000. The 115th InternationalTraining Course will examine current trends and issues in correctional treatment,including the improvement of prison conditions and the effective transfer of prisoners
through the development of bilateral and multilateral treaties.
C. The 116th International Training Course
The 116th International Training Course, tentatively entitled "Effective Methods toCombat Transnational Organized Crime", is scheduled to be held from 28 August to 17November 2000. The 116th International Training Course will examine current trends
and issues in investigating transnational organized crime, particularly the expansionof investigative techniques in the areas of electronic surveillance, controlled delivery,undercover operations and tracing crimes.
II. SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR SENIOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICIALS OF
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
The Fifth Special Seminar for Senior Officials of Criminal Justice in the People's
Republic of China, "Participation of the Public and Victims in Criminal Justice
Administration", is scheduled to be held at UNAFEI from 28 February to 17 March
2000. Ten senior criminal justice officials and UNAFEI faculty will discuss contemporary
problems faced by China and Japan in relation to the above theme.

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MAINPROGRAMMEACTIVITIES FOR 2000
III. TECHNICAL COOPERATION
A. Nepal-UNAFEI Joint Seminar
In December 2000, the Nepal-UNAFEI Joint Seminar is scheduled to be held in
Katmandu, Nepal. The Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Nepal and UNAFEI
will organize the Seminar.
B. Regional Training Programmes
1. Thailand
In January 2000, two UNAFEI professors will travel to Thailand to assist the Royal
Thai Government and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) in organizing
the Eighth Regional Training Course on "Effective Countermeasures against Drug
Offences and the Advancement of Criminal Justice Administration."
2. Costa Rica
In August 2000, two UNAFEI professors will represent the Institute at the 2nd
International training Course on the Improvement of Prison Conditions and Correctional
Programmes, San Jose, Costa Rica.
3. Kenya
From July to August 2000, two UNAFEI professors will be dispatched to Kenya toassist the Children's Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Heritage
in a project to develop nationwide standards for the treatment of juvenile offenders.
Additionally, in response to a request made by the Children's Department, UNAFEI isplanning to hold a special seminar (under the auspices of JICA) on treatment systems
for juvenile delinquents, to be attended by Kenyan officials working in this field.
IV. OTHER ACTIVITIES
A. Preparation for the Workshop at the Tenth United Nations Congress
UNAFEI, as coordinator, will continue to prepare for the Workshop on "Crime Related
to the Computer Network" to be held at the Tenth United Nations Congress on thePrevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders in Vienna, April 2000. UNAFEI isacting as coordinator for the Workshop in response to a request made during the Twelfth
Co-ordination Meeting of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Programme Network held in Courmayeur, Italy, in 1997.

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