Arms Trade Treaty Voluntary Trust Fund

These recommendations are centered in three key areas: - Proposed amendments to the AAA to address existing gaps, such as the inclusion of a clear list of arms that are permitted for commercial purposes as well as a list of arms which are Page 4 of 11 prohibited for civilian use; the inclusion of clear criteria for the prohibition and risk assessment of the import and export of arms and armaments,. [...] - Based on the Review of Namibia's Arms Transfer Control Systems and Practices the recommendations include proposals to: revise the draft ToR for the Competent National Authority to reflect the expansion of the Inter-Ministerial Committee’s mandate and establish a process for arms transfer assessment and decision-making; designate lead representatives from each member of the Inter-Ministerial Comm. [...] While the planning and organization of this meeting delayed the completion of the project, MoDVA and Control Arms believe that this meeting was crucial to finalizing key areas of work outstanding from the first meeting, including the type and contents of Namibia’s National Control List and the ToR for the Competent National Authority. [...] Page 8 of 11 Cabinet Approval and Focal Ministry Designation: The Memorandum of Understanding submitted to the Cabinet, seeking approval for the establishment of the National Competent Authority and budget allocation for ATT implementation, demonstrates MoDVA’s commitment to achieve and build on the project's objectives. [...] In conclusion, the project outcomes will be actively used and applied in the future through the implementation of legislative changes, continued operation of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Arms Transfer Control Systems, ongoing capacity-building efforts, sustained inter-agency cooperation and ongoing efforts to secure high-level political commitment for the implementation of the ATT.