FIELD SUPPORT
IMMEDIATE OUTCOME 7 Ammunition is managed by states according to good practice
2 states SSMA baseline assessments to be completed 3 states; 2 partners to improve their SSMA based on good practice Mauritania, Togo, Moldova ; DDPS, EU 1 state to make ammunition stocks safer and more secure in line with the IATG Peru
6 training courses to which AMAT will contribute T DDR WAM course T Standardised training on SSMA for UN personnel and T/PCCs 20 ammunition experts to be validated by the UNSaferGuard Programme 4 publications to be developed 1 tool to be developed IATG digitalised database
UN SaferGuard programme in developing, reviewing, updating and disseminating good practice guidelines and tools, in line with the latest IATG. In cooperation with other technical experts, AMAT will roll out a standardised assessment methodology that will enable the provision of tailored technical advice and the design of response packages aiming to strengthen requesting states’ capabilities for the through-life management of ammunition. Based on the feasibility study on the possible development of an arms and ammunition management validation system, and pending the positive EU Council decision, in 2022 AMAT will also proceed with elaborating a concept and way forward for obtaining such a system. Finally, AMAT will complete two recently started projects on developing a digitalised IATG database—aiming to further promote the uptake and use of the standards—and supporting NATO for the elaboration of a handbook of good practices to build national capabilities for strengthening accountability and good governance in the life cycle management of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition.
Systems for the safe and secure management of ammunition (SSMA) need to be implemented and maintained to prevent and address the risks of accidental explosions and illicit diversion linked to ageing, unstable and surplus ammunition stockpiles.
KEY PRIORITIES
As a global mechanism aiming to provide technical assistance on ammunition safety and security in line with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG), in 2022 AMAT will continue to respond to states’ and partners’ requests for support in strengthening ammunition policies and practices, with a view to reducing risks from accidental explosions and diversion, thus enhancing populations’ safety and security. AMAT will also continue to support the
22 GICHD OUTLOOK REPORT 2022 |
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