UNLIREC and the Government of Guatemala advance towards the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

05/02/2018
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06/02/2018
Activity description

As part of its ATT assistance package, UNLIREC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala held a technical workshop on the evaluation of transfers and reports of conventional arms from 5-6 February 2018 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The workshop received funding from ATT Voluntary Trust Fund (VTF). UNLIREC presented obligations arising out of the ATT, in particular those concerning export assessment. Furthermore, requirements necessary to present the initial and annual reports established under the Treaty were addressed, as well as steps necessary in the upcoming months to advance the practical application of the ATT at the policy level and in other relevant areas. 25 representatives from various state entities were present, including the Directorate-General for the Control of Arms and Ammunition (DIGECAM), National Civil Police, Customs Authorities (SAT), the ports, Airports and Border Checkpoints Division (DIPAFRONT), the Ministry of National Defence, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Project description

UNLIREC assistance package in relation to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is based on the principles of collaboration and tailor-made delivery to match Member States' assistance requests. For that purpose, up to date, UNLIREC has developed the following tools, which are adapted to national contexts and interests: (i) the Arms Trade Treaty Implementation Course (ATT-IC) designed to promote comprehensive understanding of Treaty obligations to the relevant national authorities and effective implementation of the ATT at the national level in Latin America and the Caribbean; (ii) roundtables and practical studies to assist in the conformation and/or strengthening of national control authorities; and (iii) a module for transit and transshipment controls including best practices. Finally, as part of the institutional assistance package, UNLIREC continues to develop practical tools designed to respond to Member States concerns, including, but not limited to, mitigating the risk of diversion. This project has been made possible thanks to the financial support of Germany. Spain, Australia and Sweden have provided complimentary financial support.

Type of Activity
Institutional capacity-building
Sensitization and outreach
Focus of Activity
Import controls
Reporting on arms transfers
Risk assessments
Partners
Guatemala
Implementers
United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC)
Donors
ATT Voluntary Trust Fund (VTF)
Budget
USD
Contact Details

United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Address: Av.
Jorge Chávez 275, piso 3, Miraflores Lima, Perú
Telephones: (+51 1) 625-9114, (+51 1) 625-9100
Email:information@unlirec.org
Website: http://unlirec.screativa.com/en/