Division 3.3.3 Selection of beneficiary countries

Beneficiary countries will be selected by the European External Action Service upon recommendation by UNODA, in consultation with its regional centres and IANSA. In principle, highest priority will be given to least developed countries and other developing countries which are severely affected by the small arms problem. States must have a small arms national coordinating body and/or a designated PoA national point of contact. States must have expressed an interest in the proposed activities under this action. Preference should be given to States that have demonstrated a continued commitment to the implementation of the PoA.

Furthermore, a regional balance for the selection of countries will be applied:

• Pilot phase: Two States in each region – Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America/Caribbean;

• Roll-out phase: Four States in each region – Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Latin America/Caribbean.