Context

Following the assessment of the needs of and based on discussions with the countries, this project is aimed at developing knowledge in the field of CBRN import/export monitoring.

Objectives

1. Reinforce countries’ capacities in the field of import/export control (including transit and trans-shipment monitoring) through the development of dedicated procedures and guidelines to deter illegal trans-boundary shipments of CBRN hazardous materials.
2. Build trust among different entities, agencies, public institutions and other stakeholders involved in the field of import/export regulation (including transit and trans-shipment monitoring) at national and regional level.
3. Develop a sustainable knowledge sharing system applicable to a broad range of countries and government structures and based on a freely available package of tools on CBRN import/export (including transit and trans-shipment monitoring).
4. Improve regional inter-agency cooperation and standardization with international CBRN import/export control procedures and guidelines (including transit and trans-shipment monitoring).