Division 2.2.1 Project objectives

to support joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers on the problems associated with SALW proliferation in Africa and the opportunities for EU-China cooperative actions in this area,

to assist African States in identifying assistance needs and formulate assistance requests in areas related to the prevention of the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW,

to formulate recommendations for Union and Chinese policymakers on opportunities for joint EU-China assistance to third countries in Africa.