Benoit Gomis, MSc, "How the illicit drug trade is adapting to the COVID-19 crisis"
Like most other sectors, the illicit drug trade has been forced to adjust to the COVID-19 crisis. Across all main stages of the global supply chains, how have organized crime groups adapted so far, and what are some of the main trends to monitor? Benoît Gomis will shed light on the resilience of OCGs, and their capacity to capitalize on humanitarian and economic crises to boost their profits in the short term and enhance their legitimacy and presence within communities in the long term. He will conclude by showing how the current crisis is an opportunity for a fundamental rethink of our drug policies and broader governance strategies.
