The two most serious incidents, but of different nature and in a very short span, have recently occurred at the border with Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

8. Panellists said that the demand by private and public entities for e-learning applications was growing very fast, outstripping supply. The appetite for e-services had grown bigger and bigger in a very short span of time, while the need to refine the content, taking into account cultural aspects to support learners around the world, was a new challenge.

The High Commission, within a very short span of time, and despite extremely limited resources, was able to accomplish the following: first, the adoption of a national policy on combating illicit drugs and the introduction of this policy to other executive branches of the Government for implementation; second, the expansion of its structure and composition for the purpose of increased effectiveness; third, the preparation of plans of action and practical initiatives in conformity with the provisions of the message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations dated 26 June 1993, including the publication of a plan of action with a view to its enforcement and implementation by the Government and by the Afghan people; fourth, plans for the establishment of mental- health clinics and special institutions for drug addicts; fifth, the establishment of local commissions against illicit drugs in 31 provinces under the supervision of the Governors; sixth, the preparation of videotaped materials and posters, extensive press campaigns and radio and television programmes; seventh, the destruction of poppy fields covering an area of 82 hectares; eighth, the arrest and prosecution of 58 suspected criminals involved in drug production and trafficking; ninth, the confiscation and destruction of 286 kilograms of heroin, 1,672 kilograms of opium and 521 kilograms of cannabis; and, tenth, the preparation and drafting of a master plan consisting of four specific projects in the field of drug-abuse control.