Division 2.1 Purpose of the project

The project will:

1. (a)

   increase awareness by national and regional actors, United Nations Member States, civil society and industry, of the current international discussions around an ATT;

2. (b)

   reinforce the purpose of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on an Arms Trade Treaty and strengthen the United Nations as the only forum that can deliver a truly universal instrument;

3. (c)

   contribute to the better involvement of all United Nations Member States and regional organisations in the ATT process;

4. (d)

   encourage the exchange of views between States which are part of the GGE and those which are not part of it;

5. (e)

   foster debate among United Nations Member States, particularly among those which are not part of the GGE;

6. (f)

   promote an exchange of views among United Nations Member States, regional organisations, civil society and industry;

7. (g)

   identify possible elements, the scope and the implications of an ATT; and

8. (h)

   share these debates and views with the whole international community.