The Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA) was adopted in 2001, and since then a total of 584 national reports have been submitted by signatories, providing information on how they have implemented the recommendations of the agreement.
The marking of small arms is a necessary component of record-keeping, linking a specific small arm to a unique record for that item. A robust record-keeping system provides the means to trace small arms and investigate the illicit trade, thus helping to limit the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
South-east European Surplus Arms: State Policies and Practices profiles the policies and procedures put in place by the South-east European countries operating within the RASR Initiative to address their surplus small arms and ammunition. The first section reviews the international and regional political frameworks for addressing surplus and then examines available policy options.
By Sarah Meek and Noel Stott, co-published with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).
By Sivia Cattaneo and Sarah Parker, co-published with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Department for Disarmament Affairs (UNDDA).
A joint publication of the Danish Demining Group and the Small Arms Survey.
By Elli Kytömäki and Valerie Yankey-Wayne, co-published with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Department for Disarmament Affairs (UNDDA).
Co-published with BICC, Saferworld, and BASIC, edited by Sami Faltas and Vera Chrobok.
By Sarah Meek and Noel Stott, co-published with UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).