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Title:

Promoting accession to, and implementation of, the Arms Trade Treaty in East Africa

Agreement Number:

7466544 P015638001

Agreement Value:

$841,926.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 5, 2025 - Jul 31, 2027

Description:

This project will promote accession to, and national implementation of, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in East Africa. Project activities include: (1) hosting ATT Expert Group meetings to discuss the benefits of ATT accession, promote cooperation, and share experiences among African ATT States Parties; (2) publishing three ATT Expert Group briefing papers; (3) organizing side events to promote ATT accession and implementation in East Africa on the margins of relevant UN meetings; (4) facilitating the participation and engagement of East African officials in formal ATT meetings; (5) conducting an initial assessment of ATT implementation capacity in two East African States; and (6) producing a briefing paper on gender and the ATT.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased engagement in and commitment to join the ATT among East African states; (2) enhanced support provided by regional and international actors to East African states for ATT accession and implementation; and (3) improved gender-balanced representation of East African states within formal and informal ATT processes.

Location:

LONDON, GB

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-0279

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saferworld

Program:

Weapon Threat Reducti Prog(former GPP)-C

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass