Armed Violence
Solutions to Fill All Gaps
Developing Solutions
National and local systems to stop violence, control arms and prevent conflict vary, though some gaps exist in many countries. We identify the most critical weaknesses, build practical solutions to address them, and partner with experts to deliver sustainable, system-level impact.
Our Centre is developing and providing ArmsTracker and Shield to all requesting countries as quickly and effectively as possible.
ArmsTracker is the leading solution for many aspects of four of the most common gaps above: Stockpile Security, Licensing and Registration, Reporting and Recordkeeping, and Law Enforcement Capacity.
Shield is designed to assist with six: Disarmament, Reporting, Law Enforcement Capacity, Interruption and Mediation, Community Safety, and Training and Evidence Gathering. These also complement our work in other areas.
Supporting Solutions
Where solutions have already been developed by others, we seek to partner rather than to duplicate. One example is a tagging and tracing system for ammunition and explosives to deter diversion and trafficking. Some of the solutions we support are highly technical, for example locating and removing explosives, while others such as reducing inter-group conflict are best approached by local experts with deep community understanding.
Below are some examples of partner-led arms control solutions. Please subscribe to our mailing list to discover more examples of the programmes we support to reduce armed violence.