This document is a topical guideline which should be treated as the basis for building the research questions of the doctoral projects in all partnering countries. This guideline synthesizes an array of literature and knowledge about the following issues of social practice, education, and research:
As social work practice and research with drug users is still at its early stages, in both China and Central Asia, our SOLID projectcan be used as tool in establishing and implementing social work education, practice, and research.The guidelines elaborate on each topic and suggest a number of cross-variations for ways to operationalize in accordance with the relevant literature. Thisguideline’s aim is to offer initial step in combining the overall project goals with the current situation in drug treatment provision and related social work practice and education in all partnering countries. Doctoral students are encouraged to consult these guidelines along with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular sections 3, 4, 5, 10, and 16
When designing their doctoral research projects. Possible combination of the project goals and SDGs are unpacked and discussed further belowin the paper. The suggested topics and sub-topics of the SOLID Exceed project revolve around three central areas:
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