Division 2.1.6 Responsibilities of the implementing agencies

Conceptualisation and substantive preparation:

• UNODA and Small Arms Survey will jointly develop the substance of the symposia and will be responsible for the agenda and selection of speakers/experts. Small Arms Survey will prepare a draft background paper on each topic, which will function as the basis for discussion in each symposium. The conceptualisation and substantive preparation of the thematic symposia will take place in dialogue with the Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Logistics and conference services:

• UNODA will be responsible for logistical arrangements (booking venues, organising catering, audio-visual equipment, travel arrangements, etc). The EEAS will assist in securing the venue of the symposium on topic (iii), which will be held in Brussels.