ATT-VTF Funded Projects Implemented by RECSA
Overview
ATT-VTF Funded Projects Implemented by RECSA
This ongoing RECSA initiative (2019–2025), funded by the ATT Voluntary Trust Fund, promotes responsible arms transfers by supporting ATT implementation in six member states. It strengthens legislation, capacity, and cooperation, engaging over 800 stakeholders to enhance national arms control systems and prevent illicit arms trafficking.
Promoting Responsible Arms Transfers
Advancing ATT Implementation in RECSA Member States
2019 – 2025 Ongoing | Funded by the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Voluntary Trust Fund
About the Initiative
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) aims to prevent illicit arms trafficking through responsible arms transfers. RECSA, with its funding support from the ATT VTF funding, has driven ATT implementation in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania, strengthening national arms control systems and fostering regional cooperation.
Key Objectives
- Raise awareness of ATT obligations among stakeholders.
- Support legislative alignment with ATT standards.
- Enhance SALW capacity for SALW marking, recordkeeping, and tracing.
- Promote multi-stakeholder engagement for treaty implementation.
What We Achieved
- National Strategies: Developed ATT accession strategies in South Sudan and Sudan.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Reached over 800 stakeholders across six countries, including 280 in Kenya.
- Capacity Building: Provided marking machines in Tanzania and trained personnel in WAM/PSSMs.
- Legislative Progress: Advanced legal reforms in Kenya and South Sudan.
Lessons Learned
Cross-sectoral stakeholder engagement ensures sustainability. Flexible project designs adapt to volatile contexts. Regional coordination enhances peer learning.