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Article 1#
1.In line with the EU SALW Strategy, the purpose of this Decision is to reduce the prevalence of illicit arms and ammunition and prevent their devastating human cost. This will be achieved through:
(a)the strengthening of relevant international frameworks and of global policy frameworks; and,
(b)the translation of global policy frameworks into action through the support to multilateral processes, regional cooperation and targeted national support, which will contribute to combating illicit SALW and ammunition, while helping to prevent armed violence and conflict.The project is designed to build the resilience of States and civil society organisations to prevent the illicit trafficking of arms and ammunition due to diversion, and to strengthen weapons and ammunition management globally.
2.Pursuant to paragraph 1, the objectives of this Decision are the following:
(a)to strengthen forward-looking and action-oriented policy outcomes under the GFA, the UN PoA and the ITI;
(b)to support the coordinated and strengthened implementation of the international instruments at the national, sub-regional and regional level; and,
(c)to leverage SALW and ammunition control in broader peace and security efforts frameworks to more effectively prevent armed violence and promote peace and development.
3.A detailed description of the project is set out in the Annex to this Decision.
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