Bringing together National Authority representatives and key stakeholders of National Authorities to discuss issues related to CWC implementation and to promote regional and sub-regional cooperation.
Regional Meetings of National Authorities are organised by the Technical Secretariat annually in four regions, namely Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Objectives
- Provide the opportunity to address and exchange of information, experiences and best practices on CWC national implementation.
- Present, discuss, and identify national issues regarding Convention implementation that are of particular importance to the National Authorities regionally, and to cultivate bilateral and regional cooperation and support.
- Discuss and present the needs for assistance to the OPCW and offers of assistance by States Parties for full national implementation.
- Promote and enhance regional and sub-regional cooperation and networks among National Authorities.
- Hold bilateral meetings with Secretariat staff on issues pertaining to national implementation, including progress on the adoption of national legislation.
Expected Results
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Raising awareness of State Party needs and the status of CWC implementation.
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Raising awareness of various aspects of CWC implementation and programme assistance.
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Sharing best practices in CWC national implementation.
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Strengthening bilateral cooperation between State Parties.
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Strengthening regional and sub-regional networks.