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2.1 Evaluation of the national drugs strategy should include the following four domains. 

The impact of the national drugs strategy, in relation to:

• Its objective of a public health and a whole of Government response to drug and alcohol use.
• Achievements in relation to its goals, strategic priorities and strategic action plans. 

The effectiveness of the governance and coordination structures of the strategy, including:

• National Oversight Committee and Strategic Implementation Groups.
• The contribution of stakeholders, including civil society and drug and alcohol task forces.
• The coordination of the implementation of the strategy.
• Reporting and oversight of the strategy by government. 

The performance of the strategy against key outcome indicators, including:

• the prevalence of drug use,
• the demand for drug services,
• the extent of drug-related harms and
• the impact of drugs on families, communities and society. 

The coherence and synergies between the national strategy and relevant international responses, including:

• the EU drugs strategy and action plan
• the EU Drugs Agency
• the Pompidou Group and
• the British Irish Council.