§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what drug reduction programmes are operated by the World Bank in countries where there is illicit drug cultivation. [118511]
§ Clare ShortThe World Bank works in co-operation with the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) in Brazil, tackling prevention of HIV Aids acquired through intravenous drug abuse. Bolivia receives significant World Bank support for infrastructure work in illicit crop-producing regions, where UNDCP is providing support for development of alternative sustainable livelihoods. The World Bank is also working in partnership with UNDCP in Laos on a six-year programme to assist the development of alternative sustainable livelihoods.