The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) is please to announce the upcoming Regional Action Plan Validation Workshop on Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) in the Context of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR). This pivotal workshop will take place on Monday, 18th November 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. Workshop OverviewRECSA Regional Action Plan Validation Workshop on WAM in DDR
RECSA is pleased to announce the Regional Validation Workshop for the Harmonized Regional Reporting Framework/Tool on Implementation of the Nairobi Protocol by Member States, scheduled to take place on: Date: 19th November 2024 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi This workshop marks a significant milestone in enhancing the effective monitoring and reporting of theRegional Validation Workshop for the Harmonized Regional Reporting Framework/Tool on Implementation of the Nairobi Protocol
The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Secretariat is pleased to announce the upcoming 15th Ordinary Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, scheduled to take place from 20th to 22nd November 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. This significant event is convened in line with Article 11 of the Agreement Establishing RECSA and marks a vital step towardsRECSA Prepares for the 15th Ordinary Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting in Nairobi
Introduction This best practice guide deals with Small Arms and Light Weapons (hereafter “SALW”) as categorized and defined by the Nairobi Declaration and the Nairobi Protocol1. This categorization includes firearms, ammunition and related materials. The aim of the guide is to elaborate a framework for the development of policy, review of National legislation, general operationalBest Practice Guidelines for the Implementation of the Nairobi Declaration and the Nairobi Protocol on Small Arms and Light Weapons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One of the major impediments to controlling the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) is the difficulty in tracing their origin and movement within and across states. Developing effective mechanisms for marking and tracing weapons can help curb their proliferation by identifying; the sources, trade patterns, and points where weaponsEvaluation of the Progress in Arms Marking and Electronic Record-keeping Across all RECSA Member States
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A notable achievement since the formation of RECSA is the establishment of the requisite institutional framework for the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol namely the Secretariat and the National Focal Points in all the 12 Member States. In addition, Development of Best Practices Guidelines on stockpile management; import, export, transfer and transit ofRegional Implementation Strategy Of the Nairobi Protocol July 2009 – June 2014
The Regional Centre on Small Arms & Light Weapons (RECSA) is an intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in Nairobi. RECSA is seeking to engage a competent HR consultant or consulting firm to review the current staff manual. The Terms of Reference are attached for interested applicants. Submission Details: Interested applicants are invited to submit theirConsultancy Opportunity: Review of Agreement Establishing RECSA
Avant-propos La menace de la prolifération des armes légères et de petit calibre (ALPC) illicites dans la region RECSA des Grands Lacs et de la Corne de l’Afrique ainsi que dans les Etats limitrophes, a persisté pendant plus de deux décennies malgré les efforts conjugués déployés par les Etats membres et les parties prenantes régionalesLignes directrices pour la création et le fonctionnement des institutions nationales chargées de la gestion et du contrôle des armes légères et de petit calibre
In a colourful event held in Nairobi on April 22, 2024, Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji was officially inaugurated as the Executive Secretary of the Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA). Addressing a distinguished audience including key government and international stakeholders, Mr. Betindji expressed his profound gratitude and outlined his ambitious agenda forNew Leadership, Renewed Commitment: Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji Outlines Vision as RECSA’s New Executive Secretary