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GTZ study: Small Arms

The Problem of Small Arms in Developing Countries

The current international debate and recommendations for Development Cooperation, in particular Technical Cooperation

Sami Faltas and Wolf-Christian Paes, Authors

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Summary

1. The problem of small arms in developing countries
2. Initiatives for combating the spread and misuse of small arms
3. Recommendations for combating the problem of small arms within the framework of German Development Cooperation
4. Summary of recommendations
5. Bibliography
6. Annex I - Measures and initiatives for combating the uncontrolled spread of small arms (selection)
7. Annex II - Recommendations for combating the problem of small arms in developing countries
8. Annex III - Joint Action of 17 December 1998
9. Annex IV - Resolution of the EU Development Council, 21 May 1999