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SALW Control

SEESAC was established by Stability Pact for South East Europe and UNDP in 2002 to assist the governments in South East and East Europe to address challenges that post-conflict proliferation of SALW represented to peacebuilding and the long term economic and social development. Based on the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), and as a focal point for SALW-related activities in South East Europe, SEESAC has been providing a long term, multi-pronged and holistic support to the authorities in addressing this problem.

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EU Special Envoy visits Western Balkans to Review Arms Control Progress and Regional Cooperation on Security

13 July 2026

EU Special Envoy visits Western Balkans to Review Arms Control Progress and Regional Cooperation on Security

Meetings in Belgrade, Podgorica and Tirana highlighted the practical impact of EU-funded support implemented by UNDP SEESAC and progress under the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap.  Ambassador Stephan Klement, the European Union Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, concluded a regional visit to Serbia, Montenegro and Albania aimed at reviewing how small arms and light ...
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Regional Roadmap Coordination Meeting: Towards Lasting Impact of SALW Control

10 July 2026

Regional Roadmap Coordination Meeting: Towards Lasting Impact of SALW Control
Over 100 participants gathered in Podgorica and online on 8 and 9 July for the 15th Regional Roadmap Coordination Meeting on the implementation of the Western Balkans Roadmap on SALW Control. The meeting convened representatives of the SALW Commissions and relevant institutions from the six Western Balkans jurisdictions, key donors – the European Union, Germany, France, and the Netherlands – as ...
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EU and UNDP Hand Over Two Mobile Crime Scene Investigation Laboratories to Montenegro's Ministry of Interior

9 July 2026

EU and UNDP Hand Over Two Mobile Crime Scene Investigation Laboratories to Montenegro's Ministry of Interior
Podgorica, 9 July 2026 – The European Union and UNDP with SEESAC, today handed over two fully equipped mobile crime scene investigation laboratories, valued at EUR 64,000, to the Montenegro's Ministry of Interior. The new laboratories will enable forensic teams to examine crime scenes and collect evidence more efficiently, strengthening Montenegro’s capacity to investigate firearms-related ...
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Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Local Coordination Meetings: Taking Stock of Progress, Challenges, and the Way Forward

30 June 2026

Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Local Coordination Meetings: Taking Stock of Progress, Challenges, and the Way Forward
Throughout June 2026, the Small Arms and Light Weapons Commissions in Belgrade, Podgorica, Pristina, Sarajevo, and Skopje convened the 15th round of the Local Coordination Meetings on the implementation of the Roadmap for a sustainable solution to arms control in the Western Balkans. In the presence of donors and partners, the SALW Commissions shared progress achieved, alongside challenges ...
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Latest Publications

10.06.2026

The Voice of Institutions in the Service of Citizens: Guidelines for More Effective Social Media Use in Firearms-Related Awareness-Raising Activities

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20.05.2026

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor January-March 2026

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24.03.2026

A Brief Guide to Gender Analysis for Firearms Focal Points

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10.03.2026

Preventing Armed Violence: An Overview of Approaches and Practical Experiences

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20.02.2026

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor October-December 2025

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14.01.2026

Final Evaluation - Disarmament and arms control activities in South-East Europe reducing the threat of illicit small arms and light weapons and their ammunition ((CFSP) 2019/2111)

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Regional Reports on Arms Exports

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To date, SEESAC has published ten annual Regional Reports on Arms Exports (2007-2016) available under SEESAC Publications and searchable through the database below.