Continuing operation of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and its further development : note / by the Secretary-General
2003
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SymbolA/58/274
TitleContinuing operation of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and its further development : note / by the Secretary-General
AccessEnglish: A_58_274-EN - PDF ; Español: A_58_274-ES - PDF ; Français: A_58_274-FR - PDF ; Русский: A_58_274-RU - PDF ; العربية: A_58_274-AR - PDF ; 中文: A_58_274-ZH - PDF ;
Summary
Transmits report prepared with the assistance of the UN Group of Governmental Experts on the Register of Conventional Arms. Provides a summary of the periodic reviews of this instrument that have taken place since its establishment in 1992; an analysis of the available data on reporting; an assessment of the operation of the Register; and a detailed examination of issues related to its further development, including the expansion of its scope and technical adjustments to the 7 categories of arms covered by the Register. Concludes that the Register has made significant progress since 1992 and that it has entered a period of increased participation. Further states that renewed efforts are now required to ensure reporting on a regular basis and progress towards universal participation, as well as continued attention to its further development and increased relevance. Makes a number of recommendations, including adjustments to 2 of 7 categories, as well as measures to strengthen the role of the Secretariat. Included appendix and annexes are: i) figures and table on reporting to the Register; ii) standardized forms for reporting international transfers of conventional arms (exports and imports); iii) simplified "nil" reporting form; and iv) categories of equipment and their definitions. DAA
AuthorsUN. Secretary-General
UN. Group of Governmental Experts on the Register of Conventional Arms
UN. Group of Governmental Experts on the Register of Conventional Arms. Chair
UN. Group of Governmental Experts on the Register of Conventional Arms
UN. Group of Governmental Experts on the Register of Conventional Arms. Chair
Agenda information
A/58/251 73q Transparency in armaments. ARMS TRANSFERS--TRANSPARENCY
Contains
Report on the continuing operation of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and its further development
Date[New York] : UN, 13 Aug. 2003
Description
52 p. : graphs, tables
Notes
Annexes (p. 46-52): 1. Standardized form for reporting international transfers of conventional arms (exports) -- 2. Standardized form for reporting international transfers of conventional arms (imports) -- 3. Simplified "nil" reporting form -- 4. Categories of equipment and their definitions.
CollectionsUN Bodies > General Assembly > General Assembly Plenary
Resource Type > Documents and Publications > Reports
Resource Type > Documents and Publications > Reports