Part of DAP’s work is building the capacity of the drug demand reduction workforce worldwide. To achieve this end, DAP collaborates with international advisory panels of experts to develop training curricula in the areas of prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.

DAP invests in the development of training curricula that are evidence-based, which go through a cycle that involves tapping expert panels, pilot testing, review and revision, and adaptation.

The training programmes conducted using these curricula help ensure that the quality and appropriateness of local, national and regional systems for drug demand reduction are supported and constantly improved.