2006 END-USE MONITORING REPORT FOR NEPAL

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 KATHMANDU 000808 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: SNAR AFIN KCRM KWMN EFIN PGOV EAID NP SUBJECT: 2006 END-USE MONITORING REPORT FOR NEPAL REF: A. 06 STATE 201368 ¶B. STATE 23396 ¶C. STATE 33008 ¶D. STATE 51483 The following is Post's CY-2006 End-Use Monitoring Report. ¶A. RESOURCES 1996 PROGRAM -------------- RESOURCES: NARCOTICS LAW ENFORCEMENT (USD 13,800): Twenty bicycles, five Yamaha motorcycles, two motor scooters and five cameras were given to the Narcotics Drug Control Law Enforcement Unit (NDCLEU) in 1997 and 1998. 1997 PROGRAM -------------- NARCOTICS LAW ENFORCEMENT (USD 20,000): Funds were granted for the January 1999 establishment of a mini-forensic laboratory for drug analysis at the Central Police Laboratory. Equipment received included: a gas chromatography and two gas canisters, a Willey grinder, a vertical autoclave, an automatic water still, a spectrophotometer and vacuum pump, a pipette washer, a Pensky-Martin FPA, a refractometer, a melting point apparatus, and a computer and printer connected to the chromatography. 1998 PROGRAM -------------- ANTI-CRIME (USD 15,600): Eight motor-cycles were presented to the Nepal Police's Women Cell in September 1999. COUNTERNARCOTICS (USD 10,000): In support of continuing training for Nepali teachers, the Drug Abuse Demand Reduction Program (DADRP) was supplied with a fax machine, VCR, monitor, overhead projector, camera and video camera. 1999 PROGRAM -------------- No equipment was allotted to Nepal for program year 1999. 2000 PROGRAM -------------- No equipment was allotted to Nepal for program year 2000. 2001 PROGRAM -------------- NARCOTICS LAW ENFORCEMENT (USD 6,000): A laptop computer, desktop computer, scanner and digital camera were presented to NDCLEU in January 2002 for the creation of a database of convicted and suspected traffickers. 2002 PROGRAM -------------- Program year 2002 INL-funded program focused on anti-corruption training and anti-TIP initiatives. No anti-narcotics equipment was provided. 2003 PROGRAM -------------- No equipment was allotted to Nepal for program year 2003. 2004 PROGRAM -------------- ANTI-CORRUPTION (USD 90,000): Computer equipment was provided to the Supreme Court to distribute to 15 District Courts during 2005, as part of the 2004 program. Equipment included 65 Dell computer monitors, 61 Dell CPU computers, 65 uniterrupted-power-supply units, and 20 Dell printers. 2005 PROGRAM -------------- No equipment was allotted to Nepal for program year 2005. 2006 PROGRAM -------------- No equipment was allotted to Nepal for program year 2006. ¶B. PROCEDURES KATHMANDU 00000808 002 OF 003 EmbOff contacted the Drugs Control Program (DCP)(formerly the Drug Abuse Demand Reduction Project,) the Nepal Police Women's Cell, the Narcotics Drug Control and Law Enforcement Unit (NDCLEU) and the Supreme Court. These organizations all fully cooperated with Post inquiries about the status of USG-funded equipment. Some equipment is used outside the Kathmandu Valley. As a result, Post has relied on status reports from the Supreme Court and Police Headquarters, and information provided to Post by the individual offices that have received the equipment. ¶C. STATUS Most of the equipment provided to the NDCLEU, Police Laboratory, Police Women's Cell, DCP and Supreme Court is in good condition and is being used for the intended purpose. However, some of the equipment, due to its age, requires constant repair and, as a result, is used infrequently. Computer Equipment A laptop computer, desktop computer, scanner and digital camera were presented to NDCLEU in January 2002 for the creation of a database of convicted traffickers. A computer and printer were provided to the mini-forensic laboratory in ¶1999. A digital scanner was provided to the NDCLEU in 2002. Dell computer monitors (65),Dell CPU computers (61), uninterrupted-power-supply units (65),and Dell printers (20) were presented to the Supreme Court in 2005. The computers and printers are in good condition, however, the uninterrupted-power-supply units provided to the Supreme Court are not operational in Nepal because they are configured for the wrong current. Vehicles Bicycles (20),motorcycles (5),and scooters (2) were given to the NDCLEU in 1997 and 1998. All of the equipment, except for two motorcycles and two motor scooters, are used infrequently because of their age. The motorcycles and scooters require frequent repair. The government has banned new importation of two-stroke engines. Thus, finding equipment to repair the motorcycles and scooters is becoming increasingly challenging. Eight motorcycles were presented to the Nepal Police Women's Cell in September 1999. The Cells are special units of the police, formed to combat crimes against women and children. Five of the motorcycles are in Kathmandu and three are in other districts. The Cell reported that all were currently operational, but that the motorcycles require constant repair and the Women's Cell has insufficient funds for the required maintenance. Laboratory Equipment A mini-forensic laboratory for drug analysis was established in January 1999 at the Central Police laboratory. The lab has a gas chromatography and two gas canisters, a Willey grinder, a vertical autoclave, an automatic water still, a spectrophotometer, a vacuum pump, a refractometer, a melting point apparatus, and a computer and printer connected to the chromatography. All equipment remains in good condition. Miscellaneous Equipment In 1998, the DADRP (now the DCP) was supplied a fax machine, camera, overhead projector, monitor and video camera. All units are in good condition. The DCP uses them regularly for training. ¶D. PROBLEMS Our travel in Nepal has been limited due to time constraints, thus affecting Emboff's monitoring ability. As previously reported, the Supreme Court is not able to use the uninterrupted-power-supply units because they are configured for U.S. current (110). The Supreme Court has stored the units and is willing to return them if appropriate arrangements can be made for shipment. The Supreme Court, also, noted that it needs a back up server. Currently, external devices are used to back up all of the data. The addition of a back up server would help to ensure the KATHMANDU 00000808 003 OF 003 integrity of its data. ¶E. IMPACT Support provided to the NDCLEU and the Women's Cell of the police has had a direct and positive impact on the effectiveness of the units by increasing mobility and investigative capabilities. The NDCLEU's computers have enabled the unit to maintain regular e-mail contact with DEA and FBI contacts in New Delhi, Bangkok and elsewhere, facilitating the investigation of organized crime syndicates. The Supreme Court has used the donation to leverage funding from the Government of Nepal to purchase additional computers and now has a computer in each office, and has provided computers to the District Courts. This has enabled the Supreme Court to improve filing and archive systems, and to publish hearing schedules and decisions electronically. Equipment in the Police Laboratory has given the police the capacity to accurately analyze drug samples, usually within two days. Analysis by the lab is recognized as expert testimony in court. MORIARTY