Kick-Off Workshop of the European Union Partner-2-Partner Export Control Programme on Arms Diversion in Western Africa
A component of the EU COARM Outreach Programme, the Kick-Off Workshop on Arms Diversion in Western Africa focused on the issue of arms diversion and transfer controls. This was the first event of its kind organized by the EU P2P project. After the opening ceremony, representatives from 16 participant West African nations were introduced to the subject of arms control diversion in Western Africa, then engaged in discussion on pre-export assessment and post-delivery notification measures. After lunch the discussion shifted to the tracking of sources of arms diversion in Western Africa, and the concluding session dealt with implementation and enhancement of arms controls in Western Africa. Key experts from the Belgian NGO GRIP, the South African NGO CPMD, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), and Conflict Armament Research Ltd. Supported the event, which was held in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso.
Based on the EU Council Decision 2015/2309, this project aims at promoting improved controls on arms transfers and to support efforts, at domestic and regional levels, to render international trade in conventional weapons more responsible and transparent. Where relevant, it includes the promotion of the principles and criteria set out in Common Position 2008/944/CFSP and in the Arms Trade Treaty. Support is also given to the training of licensing and enforcement officers responsible for the implementation and enforcement of arms transfer controls, and to national and regional measures promoting transparency and appropriate scrutiny over exports of conventional weapons. Furthermore, contacts with the private sector and compliance with relevant national legal and administrative provisions that regulate the transfer of arms are promoted.
COARM West Africa Regional Workshop II
25/10/2017 - 26/10/2017
COARM North Africa Regional Workshop I
26/11/2013 - 27/11/2013
COARM North Africa Regional Workshop II
28/10/2014 - 29/10/2014
COARM North Africa Study Visit Paris
28/04/2014 - 29/04/2014
EUP2P North Africa Regional Workshop I
02/11/2016 - 03/11/2016
COARM North Africa Regional Workshop II
23/05/2017 - 24/05/2017
EUP2P North Africa Customs Visit London
19/07/2017 - 20/07/2017
EUP2P North Africa Customs Visit Antwerp
14/09/2016 - 15/09/2016
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