Andean Regional Initiative

Andean Regional Initiative

The proposed Andean Regional Initiative recognises that the problem of illegal drug trade must be addressed with a two-track strategy. Interdiction and eradication efforts must be accompanied with financial assistance that strengthens legal economic activity and democratic institutions. The problem of drugs and violence in the Andean region will not be solved unless more effort is put into improving the social and economic conditions that create the breeding ground for illegal activities. to improve the quality of life for the rural poor and assists in the creation of legal employment opportunities. It also aims to strengthen democratic institutions, combat corruption and make justice systems more accessible and efficient for all citizens. This book delves into the mire of issues that the Andean Regional Initiative has created and discusses the most volatile and recent ones. Initiative: Fact Sheet; DEA Congressional Testimony; Importance of Andean Regional Initiative; Andean Regional Initiative; Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2002 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbours; Colombia: Summary and Tables on U. S. Assistance, FY1989-FY2003; Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2003 Supplemental and FY2004 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbours; Why we Oppose the Andean Regional Initiative; Plan Colombia and the Andean Regional Initiative; US Policy Toward the Andean Region; The Andean Trade Preference Act; Index.

A Review of the Andean Initiative

Crs Report for Congress

In April and May 2001, the Bush Administration proposed $882.29 million in FY2002 economic and counter-narcotics assistance, as well as extension of trade preferences and other measures, for Colombia and regional neighbors in an initiative called the "Andean Regional Initiative" (ARI). Critics of the Andean Regional Initiative argue that it is a continuation of what they regard as the misguided approach of last year's Plan Colombia, with an overemphasis on military and counter-drug assistance, and with inadequate support for human rights and the peace process in Colombia. Supporters argue that it continues needed assistance to Colombia, while providing more support for regional neighbors and social and economic programs. In action on the FY2002 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 2506), the House passed the bill on July 24, 2001, with $826 million for the ARI, of which $675 million is for the counter-narcotics "Andean Counterdrug Initiative" (ACI) portion, a reduction of $56 million from the President's request. The Senate passed the bill on October 24, 2001, with $698 million for the ARI, of which $547 million is for the ACI, a reduction of $184 million from the President's request. Major conditions on assistance include the House-passed requirement for an official report ...