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Subsequently, some Member States went ahead to establish National Focal Points (NFPs) while others were established following the Nairobi Protocol which came into force in 2004. Others are yet to do so.  \nThe process of establishing the NFPs has been unstructured, without clear guidelines, resulting into different modes of operation, placement, names, and staffing. On the other hand, member states have chosen different structures: full-fledged Commissions or Directorate or simply a Desk in the Ministry of Internal Affairs or Police. All this has affected the capacity of the respective Member States to implement their obligations pertaining to regional and international SALW instruments that they are signatories to.  \nThe present guidelines provide for proceduresand steps for establishing national institutions responsible for SALW management and control. They also describe the mandate and functions of the said institutions as well as their operationalization. RECSA Secretariat strongly recommends member states to establish full-fledged National Commissions. Experience has shown that where they are given the required resources these commissions perform much better than any other institution framework.  \nOn behalf of RECSA Member States, I wish to express our deep appreciation to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for providing the financial facilitation of the development of these guidelines, under the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Project  \nto RECSA to enhance regional and state stability through reduction of proliferation of small arms.  \nIhopethatthe member states and other stakeholders will find these guidelines useful in their efforts to build at national level the capacity to eradicate the problem of illicit SALW.  \nTheoneste Mutsindasyaka Executive Secretary, RECSA  \nRegional Centre on Small Arms  \nGuidelines for Establishment & Functioning of NI Responsible for SALW Management and Control  \nLIST OF ACRONYMS  \nAFDB  \nATT  \nCSO  \nCAR  \nECCAS  \nECOWAS  \nIFRS  \nIPSAS  \nITI  \nM&E  \nNSC  \nNAP  \nNP  \nNI  \nRECSA  \nUN  \nUNDP  \nUNODA  \nUNODC  \nUNPOA  \nUNSAC  \nSADC  \nSALW  \nSARPCCO  \nAfrican Development Bank (AfDB) Arms Trade Treaty  \nCivil Society Organizations Central African Republic  \nEconomic Community of Central African States Economic Community of West African States International Financial Reporting Standards International Public Sector Accounting Standards International Tracing Instrument  \nMonitoring and Evaluation National Steering Committee  \nNational Action Plan Nairobi Protocol National Institution  \nRegional Centre on Small Arms United Nations  \nUnited Nations Development Programme United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime  \nUnited Nations Programme of Action for Small Arms and Light Weapons United Nations Standing Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa Southern African Development Community  \nSmall Arms and Light Weapons  \nSouthern African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization  \nRegional Centre on Small Arms  \nGuidelines for Establishment & Functioning of NI ","cbCaidXUOs2u0rJY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidXUOs2u0rJY","pdf",5403733,36,"English","# Background\n## International, Regional, and National Frameworks for SALW Control\n# Objectives and Justification for the Guidelines\n## Objectives\n## Justification\n# National Institution for SALW Management and Control\n## Rationale for a National Institution\n## Mandate of the National Institution\n## Organizational Structure of the National Institution\n## Linkage with National Organs\n# Process and Procedures for Establishing a National Institution responsible for SALW Control and Management\n# Functions of the National Institution\n## Planning and Implementation\n## Cooperation and Coordination\n## Research\n## Awareness Raising, Information Management and Communication\n## Resource Mobilization and Allocation\n## Training\n## Reporting\n# Partnerships Building\n## Private Sector Organizations\n## Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)\n## Faith-based Organizations\n## Donors/Development Partners and other external actors\n# Conclusion\n## References\n## Annexes\n## Annex 1: Roles and Responsibilities for Staff at the National Institution\n## Annex 2: Process for Development of a National Action Plan\n## Annex 3: Project Proposal Format/Template","[{\"question\":\"Why were these guidelines developed for RECSA member states?\",\"answer\":\"They respond to the continued proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) and the resulting loss of lives and development opportunities. 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