Study on the Development of a Framework for Improving End-Use and End-User Control Systems; UNODA Occasional Papers No. 21, December 2011

Wood, Brian, and Danssaert, Peter, with Finardi, Sergio, and Johnson-Thomas, Brian

ISBN 10: 9211422833 / ISBN 13: 9789211422832

Published by United Nations, Office for Disarmament Affairs, New York, 2011

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v, [1], 89, [1] pages. Footnotes. Tables. Cover has a large corner crease. United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs' Occasional Papers is a series of ad hoc publications presenting, in edited form, papers or statement made at international meetings, symposiums, seminars or workshops organized by the Office for Disarmament Affairs. Mindful of the role that end-use certificates could play in preventing the diversion of authorized arms transfers - in particular regarding small arms and light weapons and their ammunition - UNODA decided to undertake this study to further enhance understanding of this highly topical issue. The study assesses existing practices regarding end-user certification in a wide range of countries. It examines concepts, documents and procedures relating to the regulation of end use and end users of conventional arms. It also endeavors to identify political and practical obstacles to the development of an international framework for authentication, reconciliation and standardization of end-user certificates. Finally, it proposes practical guidelines to assist States in the development of a reliable system of end-user certification. Seller Inventory # 72754

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Title: Study on the Development of a Framework for ...

Publisher: United Nations, Office for Disarmament Affairs, New York

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Trade paperback

Condition: Good

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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs' (UNODA) Occasional Papers is a series of ad hoc publications presenting, in edited form, papers or statement made at international meetings, symposiums, seminars or workshops organised by the Office for Disarmament Affairs. Mindful of the role that end-use certificates could play in preventing the diversion of authorized arms transfers - in particular regarding small arms and light weapons and their ammunition - UNODA decided to undertake this study to further enhance understanding of this highly topical issue. The study assesses existing practices regarding end-user certification in a wide range of countries. It examines concepts, documents and procedures relating to the regulation of end use and end users of conventional arms. It also endeavours to identify political and practical obstacles to the development of an international framework for authentication, reconciliation and standardisation of end-user certificates. Finally, it proposes practical guidelines to assist States in the development of a reliable system of end-user certification.