The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms ...

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National point
of contact
Regional and
international
exchange of
information
Every States
appoints a
unique point
of contact in
charge of
ensuring the
liaison with
the other
States parties
States create
or appoint a
national point
of contact in
charge of the
liaison with
other States
No States create
or appoint,
within the subregional
and
regional organizations,
points of contact
to serve as
a liaison for
questions
related to the
UN Programme
of
Action
States identify
a unique
point of contact
that acts
as a link with
the States
parties
States establish a
national point of
contact for
exchange of
information
aimed at combatting
cross-border
trafficking
A list of national
points of contact
will be established
and kept
up to date
States create or
appoint a
national point of
contact in
charge of the
liaison with the
other States
The point of
contact also
acts as a link
with the Consultative
Committee
for the implementation
of
the Convention
No No At the very least,
a simple International
Agency,
dependent on
the UN, coordinates
and centralizes
the
tracing operations.
If this
proves impossible
in the short
term, regional
coordination is a
useful initial
stage.