Advancing the Capacities of the Ministry of Interior in the SALW-Control-Related Field, Phase II

The project under implementation by UNDP Serbia represents the second phase of the project implemented through UNDP’s Funding Windows regional project, aiming at improving the quality of investigations through valid forensic evidence. This will result in better evidence-based decision and argumentation of the Prosecutor, which will contribute to overall fair legal proceedings and merit penalties from the justice system for the perpetrators of criminal offenses. 

Specifically, the project will focus on further strengthening the capacities of the crime investigation units and the ballistic laboratories throughout Serbia on their way to accreditation. In addition to firearms examinations, this phase of the project will also include investigations of arson and explosion accidents, strengthening the capacities of the new Unit for arson, explosion and accident investigation, and improving overall capacities for explosion/explosive investigation. Finally, the project will include the development of the new Weapon Registry System through the provision of equipment and training.

The project contributes to Roadmap Goals 1, 2, 3, 5 and key performance indicators 3, 4, 5, 9, 14 of the Roadmap for a sustainable solution to the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons and their ammunition in the Western Balkans.

Budget: US$1,429,520

Implementing period: January 2021 – November 2023

Reduce Risk - Increase Safety II

The project, implemented by UNDP Serbia, is built upon the findings from the previous phase of the Reduce Risk-Increase Safety project. It aims to accelerate the implementation of the normative and strategic framework and boost existing practices and partnerships related to protection from SALW misuse in the context of violence against women and domestic violence. In addition, it addresses the problem of suicides committed with firearms. Through its activities, the project aims to create a comprehensive approach to strengthening the role of the healthcare system in the prevention of firearms misuse.

The project contributes to Roadmap Goals 2 and 4 and key performance indicators 2, 9, 10, and 14 of the Roadmap for a sustainable solution to the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons and their ammunition in the Western Balkans.

Budget: US$ 170,700

Implementing Period: September 2022 – May 2023