C e ntral Asia 4.11 Programme Office in Dushanbe Introduction In 2019, the Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) and the Police Assistance project was focused on supporting the Government in realizing the police reform process and in assisting the MoI to implement key points of the Police Reform Programme and Action Plan. The Office assisted the Drug Control Agency (DCA) on counteracting the threat of illicit drugs and the diversion of chemical precursors in line with national drug policies. The Office promoted the community-policing concept by piloting Model Police Stations (MPS) in two districts and starting the construction of one more MPS in Varzob district, which will become operational in 2020. In addition, the Office tested a new approach for supporting public councils at regional and district levels in two regions, which led to the revitalization of activities for more than 20 public councils at a district level. BUDGET (UB)* 2019 2018 TOTAL TOTAL 7,311,600 EUR 6% 7% 84% 7,311,600 EUR PMD/CTPU PMD/CTPU 455,700 EUR 480,700 EUR STAFF* 2019 2018 TOTAL PMD/CTPU 6 5 Local 1 International TOTAL PMD/CTPU Total Total 4% 151 (U * 114 Figures on budget and staff provided by the Program Office in Dushanbe. 5% Total 128 6 Total 5 Local 1 International