Rwanda National Action
Plan for Small Arms and Light Weapons
Control and Management
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Foreword
The proliferation and circulation of illicit small arms and light weapons is one of the most serious security challenges facing the world
today. The fact that these weapons are easily available, relatively cheap, technically simple to operate and concealable have made
them arms of choice to all categories of criminals. Within the context of our region, they are the weapons of choice for criminal
groups, cattle rustlers, carjackers, terrorists, pirates and insurgents focused on undermining legitimate governments.
This state of affairs has exacerbated poverty and created a state of insecurity against which no meaningful development can be
achieved. It is in realization of the devastating effects of these illicit small arms and light weapons on safety, security and development that the internal community and regional States have resolved to act.
At the international level, a United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and
Light Weapons in all its Aspects (UNPoA) was agreed in July 2001. While in our own sub-region, the states of the Great Lakes Region
and the Horn of Africa signed the Nairobi Declaration on the Problem of the Proliferation of Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons in
the Great Lakes Region and the Horn of Africa in March 2000, and consequently, the Nairobi Protocol for the Prevention, Control and
Reduction of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Great Lakes Region and The Horn of Africa that came into force on 5th May 2006.
These agreements commit states to take a series of measures to address the scourge of small arms and light weapons within their
territories.
The Government of Rwanda under the guidance of his excellence Paul Kagame the President of the Republic of Rwanda on
06/05/2009 approved the 5 year National Action Plan on the fight against proliferation of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons and
has been at the forefront to, prevent and resolve conflicts in the sub-region. We have ratified the Nairobi Protocol and also highly
support the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), which supports the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol for our region.
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The Government of Rwanda attaches great importance in the fight against the illicit proliferation of arms given its resent past history
where genocide claimed over one million innocent citizens some in the wrong hands though by and large it was perpetuated by the
then regime. This NAP provides a comprehensive set of measures to tackle the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons;
development of effective institutions, effective stockpile management and effective generation and dissemination of information.
Indeed, the development of the NAP marks an important step in Rwanda’s efforts to tackle the proliferation of illicit small arms and
light weapons.
I am glad to note that the implementation of this NAP is already on-going in the areas of arms marking and records-keeping in line
with the commitments we have made under the Nairobi Protocol Implementation Best Practice Guidelines.
It suffices to note that the success of our efforts in addressing the problem of the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons
will depend on concerted efforts and sustained partnerships at various levels. The national wide study carried out to inform the
development of this NAP indicate a high level of confidence by the public on the national security agencies and this should translate
to willingness in the surrender of illicitly held arms by our population.
The Government remains steadfast in its war against illicit small arms. Through the Rwanda National Focal Point on Small Arms and
Light Weapons, an inter-agency body that co-ordinates all actions on small arms, and with assistance from the Regional Centre on
Small Arms (RECSA) this NAP has been developed. It should be acknowledged and emphasized that the small arms problem cannot
be handled single-handedly by the Government. There is need to embrace a multi-sectoral approach. Hence, the successful
implementation of this National Action Plan entirely depends on the joint efforts of all stakeholders.
Hon. Minister for Internal Security
Sheikh HARERIMANA MUSSA FAZIL
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Acknowledgements
Many individuals and institutions contributed to the successful development of Rwanda's National Action Plan for Arms Control and
Management and to the production of this report. We thank most sincerely the Royal Netherlands Government for its financial
support, provided through Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) for the development of the NAP and the production of this report.
We would like to thank RECSA, GRIP and SRIC for the technical support they provided at various stages of the mapping process and
the development of the NAP and would like to acknowledge the relentless support provided by their staff.
We would like to acknowledge the Assessment Team together with the surveyors for accepting the very important task of conducting
the mapping exercise under the coordination of the then Rwanda National Focal Point (RNFP) Co-ordinator, Supt. Eric Kayiranga and
the RECSA team; Mr. Francis Wairagu and Angela Wadeiyua. The team members were Col. Jeremiah Kitiku, Dr. Mishra Nyongesa,
Mr. Isaïe Bagabo, Mrs Beth Murora, C/Supt Joel Ndahiro, Supt. Celestin Twahirwa, Sut. Damas Gatare, Mrs. Christine Murerwa and
Mrs. Christine Muhongerwa.
They traveled far and wide to gather data that forms the basis of this NAP with the advice from Prof. Shyaka Anastase.
We also wish to acknowledge the critical role played by the participants at the provincial law enforcement and civil society workshops
for their invaluable contributions and input. We particularly want to single out the Regional Police and Military Commanders and civil
society representatives for the detailed reports they presented during these workshops. Indeed, this NAP would not have come to
fruition without their co-operation. And to the communities themselves, we thank you.
Since the research a lot has changed; progress has been made in the implementation before its final editing, publication official
launch, the law relating to arms No 33/2009 of 18/11/2009 is in operation, the presidential order no 26/01 of 30/05/2011
implementing Law No 33/2009 relating to arms is operational. The role of LEAs in public awareness campaigns, DTFs formation and
training has eased information collection and dissemination at lower levels.
Emmanuel K. Misingo National Coordinator Small Arms.
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Table of Contents
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
PART ONE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Introduction and background........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Justification for the developed a National Action Plan on small arms ....................................................................................................... 13
Threats to Rwanda’s security and prosperity – the internal and external rationale ................................................................................. 13
Rationale for a national assessment of the small arms situation in Rwanda............................................................................................. 14
Partners in the process ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
PART TWO ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Methodology and the process in Rwanda ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Introduction – Key objectives of the national assessment ......................................................................................................................... 17
The national assessment process ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
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The preparatory phase ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
The information collection phase ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
The analysis and plan development phase .................................................................................................................................................. 19
PART THREE........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Findings of the National Assessment ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
SALW situation in the country...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Problems encountered by communities ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Impact of SALW on the Communities .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Type of violence mostly affecting communities .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Intensity of violence with SALW in communities ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Categories of people considered creators of insecurity within communities using SALW ........................................................................ 26
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Strategies for establishing full security ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Strategies for combating illegal possession of SALW .................................................................................................................................. 28
Law enforcement agencies effectiveness .................................................................................................................................................... 30
PART FOUR ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Rwanda National Action Plan for Arms control and management ................................................................................................................. 31
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Development of effective Institutions ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
1.
Institutional framework ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
2. Policy and Legislation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
3. Training and capacity Building ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Effective promotion and facilitation of SALW management .......................................................................................................................... 34
1. Stockpile Management ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
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a)
Record Keeping.................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
b)
Marking and tracing ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
2. Disarmament of Civilian population ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
3. Refugees and returnees ............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
4. Border control ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
PART THREE........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Effective Information provision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
1.
Public education and awareness raising ............................................................................................................................................ 38
2.
Research .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
3.
Community policing ............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.
International and regional co-operation and information exchange................................................................................................ 39
Log frame ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
CSOs: Civil Society Organisations
CCM: Center for Conflicts Management
DTFs : District Task Forces
GP
: General Public
LEA
: Law Enforcement Agencies
NAP : National Action Plan
NUR : National University of Rwanda
PSO : Private Sector Organisations
PTFs : Provincial Task Forces
RECSA: Regional Centre on Small Arms
RNFP: Rwanda National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons
SALW: Small Arms and Light Weapons
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PART ONE
Introduction and background
Introduction
Rwanda established the National Focal Point on Small Arms (RNFP) in 2000 and was officially launched in
March 2003, in order to effectively deal with the problems of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW). The
Government of Rwanda also signed international and regional instruments aiming at strengthening control and
management of firearms. Those instruments include the United Nations Programme of Action (UNPoA), the
Bamako Declaration, the Nairobi Declaration (ND) and the Nairobi Protocol (NP). The ND was signed on15th
march, 2000 and the Nairobi Protocol was signed on 24th, April 2004. Rwanda ratified the NP by the Presidential
Order No 61/1 of 28th December, 2004.
This National Action Plan (NAP) provides a comprehensive set of programs and activities to address the problems
associated with the proliferation of SALW in Rwanda. The Rwanda National Focal Point on small arms (RNFP) is
made up of representatives from a wide range of government ministries and departments, as well as civil society
organizations and is mandated to coordinate all actions on SALW in Rwanda. The development of NAP followed
an intensive period of research and analysis, capacity building workshops and consultation with a wide range of
stakeholders and the communities.
Consultations were held in all provinces and the City of Kigali with members of the security organs, local
government authorities and members from other law enforcement agencies as well as from civil society
organizations (CSO) and private sector organizations (PSO).
The aim of this NAP is to provide an overview of background, context and rationale for programs and activities
needed by the Rwanda Government to effectively control and manage firearms. The Rwanda NAP will inform
policymakers and other stakeholders on three strategic goals in dealing with SALW:
 development of effective institutions;
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 effective facilitation of SALW management and;
 Effective information provision.
This NAP is divided into five parts: Part One gives an introduction and outlines the background of SALW in
Rwanda. Part two details the methodology and the process of NAP elaboration in Rwanda. Part Three provides
the findings of the SALW assessment in Rwanda; Part Four contains the Rwanda’s National Action Plan for Arms
Control and Management. Part Five provides a logframe.
Justification for the developed a National Action Plan on small arms
Threats to Rwanda’s security and prosperity – the internal and external rationale
A number of factors have contributed to the decision of developing this Rwanda NAP on SALW. Internally,
although the country enjoys state and soft security, Rwanda is still faced with a number of internal and external
challenges to maintaining safety and security for its citizens. Illicit SALW are involved in various criminal activities
such as armed robbery, poaching and killings. Given the recent history of Rwanda, especially the 1994 genocide
and the insurgency in the western and northern regions of the country between 1996 and 2000, it is believed that
citizens could still be holding illegal arms acquired during that period.
During the past internal conflicts, arms were distributed to civilians and despite efforts to disarm them; it is still
believed that some of these illegal firearms are hidden by citizens. It is also notable that some of the demobilized
soldiers and ex- combatants may have retained their arms and there is a need to seek ways and means of
sensitizing them to voluntarily surrender such arms.
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The Government of Rwanda has put in place a successful reintegration process in the country since 1995 and has
enabled communities to live together in peace. However, insufficient employment and income generation
opportunities for the citizenry especially groups who have had a history of association with arms, may impede
them from voluntarily surrender of these illicit firearms and may further push them to criminal activities for
survival reasons.
The availability of illicit SALW within communities create fears, exacerbate conflicts and hinder social cohesion
and peace building efforts that Rwanda is currently pursuing.
Regional conflicts and the porosity of borders pose external threats to Rwanda’s security situation. The continued
instability in the DR Congo poses three main challenges to Rwanda’s security and development. First, the inflow
of refugees and returnees into Rwanda fleeing from conflict zones in Eastern Congo could come in armed and
thus increase the proliferation of illicit arms within the country. Secondly, the instability situation offers to the
FDLR combatants’ opportunity to threaten Rwanda’s internal stability and further makes their disarmament
difficult. Despite the recent and successful Rwanda- DRC Joint Military Operation “Umoja wetu” against “ Forces
Démocratiques pour la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), they however remain a threat to Rwanda’s internal and
external security. Thirdly, the general porosity of borders in the region stands on the way of governments to
control the movement of people and goods, creating opportunities for arms flows across the borders.
There has been also a growing concern in Rwanda, the region and in the wider international community of the
need to take action focused specifically on controlling the demand for and supply of small arms. As a result,
Rwanda has become party to a number of regional and international small arms agreements, which commit
Rwanda to take action to tackle the proliferation of small arms. This combination of internal and external factors
influenced Rwanda’s commitment and decision to develop a NAP to address the problems of SALW.
Rationale for a national assessment of the small arms situation in Rwanda
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The RNFP decided to conduct a national assessment of the small arms situation in Rwanda in order to better
understand the nature, sources and illicit possession, the impact and extend of SALW problems, and the specific
needs that a NAP should address to consolidate peace and security through reduction of illicit SALW.
The research objective was to generate information needed to design a road map for the development of a
National Action Plan (NAP) for effective management and control of illegal SALW. This nation-wide mapping of
the SALW situation in Rwanda will inform relevant stakeholders on the current situation of illicit SALW in the
country, from the perspective of communities, civil society, private security companies and law enforcement
agencies. The goal was therefore to collect data on the threats, availability, impact, and capacity to combat illicit
SALW possession and use in the country and to draw relevant recommendations for appropriate actions.
In developing NAP, the RNFP sought to build upon the existing body of knowledge on security and small arms in
particular. While some studies have been conducted, they were not comprehensive enough and further research
was required. The following reasons explain this need:
 No national study has been conducted before on the SALW situation in the country;
 The existing few studies did not provide a consolidated picture of the nature and extend of small arms
problem;
 The perceptions of the population on the issues relating to security and particularly on small arms have
not been captured in any study;

No research has been done to look at all key small arms factors across the whole country, nor had any
such study been done that was aimed at the development of countrywide practical solutions.
 Although solid interventions have been conducted by security organs to reduce SALW in civilian hands
in the country, they were not informed by research.
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 No previous study has analyzed the situation of SALW taking into consideration of administrative
entities, gender, age, categories of people (CSO, LEA, GP) as variables.
For these reasons, RNFP considered it necessary to undertake a national assessment in order to build up a clear
picture of the factors shaping the demand for and the supply of arms across the country, and to identify existing
initiatives and resources that could be built on in developing the NAP and to propose programs, actions and
strategies that will enable Rwanda to develop and implement an effective NAP.
Partners in the process
The development of this NAP was done in two phases. The first comprise a pilot study that covered three
districts, namely Rubavu, Rusizi and Gasabo. It was undertaken by RECSA, Groupe de Recherche et d’Information
sur la Paix et la Sécurité ( GRIP), RNFP and Center for Conflict Management /National University of Rwanda (
CCM/NUR) as the national research team and funded by the Belgium Government through RECSA. The second
phase was a national small arms situation assessment in four stages. The first stage was holding of a national
stakeholder’s workshop whose goal was to inform policymakers of the intended NAP development and the
needed government support. The second stage entailed holding of provincial workshops across the country.
These workshops brought together LEA, CSO, local administration, private sector and women organizations. The
third stage was a national wide population survey on SALW situation and perceptions to generate data for NAP
writing. Finally a NAP writing seminar concluded the process and brought together researchers, consultants,
RNFP, the Rwanda Governance Advisory Council and RECSA. The second phase was funded by the Royal
Netherlands and was undertaken by RECSA, RNFP and CCM/NUR.
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PART TWO
Methodology and the process in Rwanda
Introduction – Key objectives of the national assessment
Rwanda’s overall goal in developing a NAP was to improve security and community safety across the country, by
effectively tackling the proliferation of small arms in all parts of the country. To do this the RNFP set four key
objectives that would inform the national assessment process. These objectives were;
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
The need to have a clear understanding of the true nature and extent of the impact of small arms across
the country.
To identify what resources were available, both human and material, to tackle the problems identified and
how these capacities could be strengthened, if needed.
To use this information to inform the development of a NAP that would guide Rwanda’s actions in tackling
the small arm problem.
To ensure the development of needed structures to effectively sustain implementation of the NAP, and to
ensure that the requisite support for the implementation of the plan is generated.
The national assessment was a large scale research exercise carried out by a team of national researchers and
targeted, LEAs, CSOs and the general public as respondents. The use of local researchers was aimed at not only
building the local research capacity but leaving behind a core team that the RNFP can call upon for further studies
in the NAP implementation.
The national assessment was designed to ensure that not only was information to be collected from law
enforcement agencies, civil society and the public but that both the LEAs and CSOs were also primed of their
future role in the implementation of the NAP.
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The national assessment process
The national assessment of small arms problem in Rwanda was preceded by a pilot study conducted between
January 2007 and February 2008. The goal of the pilot study was to build the national capacity for the
development of a NAP and the development of research tools for data collection during the national assessment.
This was undertaken in partnership with RECSA, GRIP, CCM/NUR, and the RNFP.
The NAP national assessment took place between September 2008 and January 2009. It was undertaken by RNFP,
RECSA and CCM/NUR. The process was divided into three phases: the preparatory phase, the information
collection phase and the analysis and plan development phase.
The preparatory phase
Planning meetings were held in August 2008 to draw the process timetable, team composition, data collection
tools refinement and translation into the local language and holding of a National Senior Government Officials
forum to inform the government of the intended process and solicit for support.
The information collection phase
Provincial workshops were held throughout the country that brought together LEAs, CSOs, Local administration
and other stakeholders such as private security companies and women organizations among others. The
nationwide coverage was based on the fact that various areas of the country are uniquely affected by the SALW
situation. The goals of the these forums were to identifying specific circumstances, needs and experiences of the
various regions and receive update reports from Regional Police/Military Commanders on the prevailing SALW
situations. The forums were also used to collect information from local actors on SALW engagement and
knowledge of the small arms issues through assessment questionnaires and group discussions.
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The population survey was designed to gather perceptions, attitudes and experiences of a representative crosssection of the general public. A team of enumerators was recruited and intensively trained for two days to carry
out the survey. The enumerators were divided into teams and dispatched across the country to interview
members of the public. The questionnaire was translated into Kinyarwanda to ensure the respondents clearly
understood the questions. In October 2008 the questionnaire was administered to 2,080 respondents who
comprised 1,800 of the General Public (GP), 120 of LEAs and 160 of CSOs. The 2,080 respondents sample was
arrived at through a scientific calculation guided by the national population statistics.
The population survey captured the attitudes, perceptions and experiences of the respondents on the following
issues as categorized in the questionnaire;
i. Peace and security ;
ii. Small Arms ;
iii. SALW reduction & Disarmament ;
iv. General issues.
The general questions were meant to bring out the potential links between small arms and other social and
economic factors. This data was analyzed so as to identify correlations between various indicators such as the
relationship between arms availability and poverty.
The analysis and plan development phase
The captured data was analysed in a period of 15 days to generate the graphs and charts used in this document.
A report was then written, reviewed and enriched by RECSA in conjunction with RNFP and became the basis for
developing this NAP document.
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PART THREE
Findings of the National Assessment
Introduction
This section highlights some of the key findings of the national assessment that are crucial to the development of
NAP. Undertaking the national assessment is considered important in the generation of credible data to inform
the development of an appropriate NAP. The highlighted key findings include: SALW situation in the country,
problems encountered by communities, impact of SALW on the communities, types of violence affecting
communities, intensity of violence with SALW in communities, Categories of people considered creators of
insecurity within communities using SALW, strategies for establishing full security, strategies for combating illegal
possession of SALW and law enforcement agencies.
SALW situation in the country
Past armed conflicts and genocide in Rwanda explain the proliferation of arms in the country followed by porosity
of borders and on-going conflicts in neighbouring countries. The situation has however improved based on the
prevailing peace in the country. The overwhelming majority of respondents state that SALW availability in their
respective districts has decreased over the past years, especially when comparing the two different periods; the
immediate period of post genocide (1994-2000) and subsequent period (2001-2008).
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In your District, comparing two periods of 1994 to 2000 and that of 2001 to 2008, which of the
following reflects your opinion on the availability of illicit SALW?
94% 92% 96%
86%
75%
GP KIGALI
GP SOUTH
GP WEST
GP NORTH
GP EAST
3% 3%
1% 2% 0%
18%
8%
2%
2%
Increased
0%
0%
1%
3%
5%
3%
Decreased
No change
None
At least ¾ of all respondents from GP, CSO and LEA are of the opinion that crimes committed with illegal SALW
decreased in 2008 compared to 2007. They also assert that there is a net decrease in availability of illegal SALW
from 2007. The distribution of arms in the country differs with some regions experiencing more violence and
armed crimes than others. The response to this challenge will therefore need to address these differences.
Problems encountered by communities
As indicated below, poverty and unemployment were identified as the main problems encountered by the people
across the country. The rating was at 79% by the general population, civil society organizations at 78% and law
enforcement agencies at 77%. The two other major problems are banditry (53%) and lack of jobs and
opportunities for young people (51%) for the GP and CSO at 58% and 46% respectively. For LEA, the other two
major problems facing communities in their respective districts are the lack of opportunities for young people
(63%) and divisionism/ communal tensions (37%). Although illegal SALW are not identified among the top three
security threat by any category, it is worth to note that banditry, in which illegal SALW are also used, is indeed
identified among the top security threat by all the three categories (LEA at 33%, CSO at 46% and GP at 53%).
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In your view, what are the principal problems that are encountered in your District?
None
1%
3%
2%
Others
Don’t know / Information not given
7%
18%
13%
2%
1%
0%
Lack of jobs and opportunities for young persons
Lack of schools (Secondary and Universities)
Illegal small arms
Lack of fundamental needs
Divisionism / Communal tensions
51%
11%
63%
LEA
15%
CSO
19%
35%
18%
15%
17%
19%
GP
23%
27%
37%
30%
77%
78%
79%
Poverty and unemployment
Banditry
58%
33%
46%
53%
Impact of SALW on the Communities
Respondents clearly indicate that SALW have mostly affected the society in two major ways: killing/
wounding their relatives/neighbors and using them in robbery in homes. The following graph shows how
these negative consequences of SALW vary from a Province to another.
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SALW
52%
GP KIGALI
45%
45%
40%
GP SUD
36%
GP OUEST
31%
GP NORD
30%
26%
24%
GP EST
28%
26%
22%
22%
18%
20%
11%
8%
6%
7%
3%
Did hurt me
Killed / hurt someone in the family
neighbour
Was used in robbery at my home /
family or neighbour;
Did hurt someone in the family
Type of violence mostly affecting communities
Domestic violence was identified as the main form of violence affecting communities by the three categories of
respondents across the country. Domestic violence is a complex issue. It comprises many types of violence: intrafamily conflicts, gender based violence (GBV) and violation of children and women’s rights. It refers to physical
and verbal violence as well. A number of factors may explain why people note high prevalence of domestic
violence in their localities. They include the legacy of genocidal violence, family conflicts based on land,
succession and economic problems among others. But the high number of people pointing this out as security
problem may be due to the strong campaign against GBV, children and women’s rights in the last few years.
Violence related to drugs and alcohol was also raised as a concern area with GP giving it 49%, CSO 54% and the
LEA 58%. There is therefore need to address the issues of drugs and alcohol abuse in the communities. Violence
based on divisionism and hate among citizens scored 48% with the LEA, 45% with CSO and 38% among the GP.
This will call for peace-building programmes among the communities to increase cohesion among the population.
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It’s worth to note that the availability of illicit arms in any of the three leading violence contributor cases would
worsen the situation and thus the need for continued surveillance against illicit proliferation. The following graph
gives details on respondents’ views.
What among the following types of violence most affect your District?
None
3%4%
Don’t know / Information not given
11%
5% 9%
Other
22%
1%3%
1%
Violence related to drugs and alcohol
Violence based on divisionism and hate among citizens
38%
56% 60%
Domestic violence
20%
Theft / break-ins (robbery without gun)
Infiltrators / rebels
6%
CSO
68%
GP
30%
28%
23%
26%
Armed robbery
LEA
58%
49% 54%
48%
45%
39%
14%
12%
Intensity of violence with SALW in communities
More than 50% of GP and 43% of CSO indicate that in their localities there was no act of violence with a firearm in
the last six months. However, about one third of GP and CSO (31% and 34%) say that firearms were used between
one and five times in their locality. About 1% of each category indicates that in their localities SALW were used
more than 15 times in the last six months. These results indicate that even though not very prevalent, small arms
are indeed a security concern for citizens. The next graph gives more details.
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How many acts of violence were committed with a firearm in your District in the
last six months?
54%
43%
GP
34%
CSO
31%
17%
5%
3%
0 (None)
1-5
6-15
1%
More than 15
1%
12%
1%
0%
Don’t know /
Information not given
Other
0%
N/A
Categories of people considered creators of insecurity within communities using SALW
The research findings indicate that bandits or general criminals take the lead among armed groups in the country
and thus are the main creators of insecurity in communities with an average score of 69% among the three
respondents’ categories. GP and CSO consider demobilized soldiers as second category which creates insecurity
with SALW (respectively 26%, 33%), while LEA suspect civilians (28%). It is important to note that about 9% of GP
and CSO think that military and police members are not innocent on this issue.
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Among the following, what is the category of persons or groups that you think are the most
responsible for creating insecurity using SALW ?
Other
None
Don’t know / Information not given
3%
2%
0%
2%
4%
17%
5%
9%
11%
Members of Police / military
3%
1%
8%
7%
9%
9%
16%
18%
Local defence forces
Rebels / infiltrators
LEA
CSO
24%
26%
25%
Demobilized solders
Bandits
28%
19% 23%
Civilians
Private security companies
13%
13%
GP
33%
69%
68%
70%
18%
There is a need to have programmes that will address the issue of banditry. It must be also noted that while
working to enhance discipline among the law enforcing agencies, it is important to address the challenges of
civilian possession of SALW and put in place special programme for demobilized soldiers and ex- combatants. The
following graph indicates that different regions would require different responses in dealing with small arms.
Who would someone talk to if he or she wanted to get an illegal small arm in your District?
32%
29%
26%
28%
26%
30%
25%
26%
29%
A small arms dealer
Bandit
3%
Private security companies Guard
3%
5%
21%
8%
21%
15%
14%
13%
Member of Security organs (RNP/RDF)
26%
GP EAST
32%
24%
Former combatant
36%
28%
7%
7%
13%
17%
25%
GP NORTH
44%
29%
21%
Demobilized solders
Member of a local defence force
38%
55%
41%
42%
GP WEST
GP SOUTH
GP KIGALI
Strategies for establishing full security
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Policies related to poverty reduction were raised as the most important in addressing the insecurity in the
country by the three categories. This indicates that respondents would wish to see the problems of human
security reduced. For GP, the next two major strategies focus on fighting armed robbery and bandits (50%) and
increase presence of security organs (52%). For CSO, the next two most important strategies concern fighting
armed robbery (54%) and reinforce social cohesion and unity and reconciliation (53%). For LEA however, the two
important measures to insure full security would be disarmament of civilians (55%) and combat armed robbery
and bandits (53%). The following graph details respondents’ views on this issue.
What should be done to have full security in your District?
8%
8%
Other
No problem of insecurity
Don’t know / information not given
Disarm civilian population
0%
18%
3%
4%
LEA
0%
0%
0%
CSO
23%
55%
35%
45%
Reinforce unity and reconciliation
43%
53%
Poverty reduction and jobs creation
Greater presence and capacity of local defence units
Increase presence and capacity of police / military
Combat bandits and armed robbery
GP
64%
74%
85%
23%
21%
24%
40%
50%
52%
53%
54%
50%
Strategies for combating illegal possession of SALW
The first groups of strategies comprise those considered important by more than 50% of each category, GP, CSO
and LEA. These are very critical strategies and include: community policing, house searching of illegal SALW and
better protection of Rwandan borders with her neighbors. It is important to note that currently some actions are
already being taken in this direction, especially in Community Policing.
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The second group of strategies includes those strategies identified as important by at least 50% of respondents in
one category (GP, CSO or LEA). They comprise: disarmament of ex FAR and FDLR in neighboring countries and gun
amnesty and creation of collection site of illegal firearms near the people.
The third group of strategies comprises those identified by more than 30% and less than 50% in all three
categories of respondents. They include: effective fight against criminals and crimes committed with firearms and
severely punish illegal holders of SALW. This implies strengthening security organs to effectively prevent and
track criminal activities and criminals. It also suggests that security organs should apply hard sanctions to
discourage illicit possession of SALW. The following graph highlights strategies for SALW eradication as identified
by respondents from 5 districts.
In your district, what would be done in order to effectively reduce/ eradicate illicit SALW?
97%
30%
45%
37%
37%
12%
3%
60%
88%
27%
18%
5%
83%
45%
17%
18%
Punishing the illegal small arms holders (punishing people caught with SALW)
Community policing in providing security and combating SALW
93%
52%
13%
Effectively combat crimes committed with SALW
Gun amnesty and their collection site near the people, ensuring that their security will not be affected
100%
73%
Disarm ex FAR and FRDLR in neighbouring countries
Exchanging small arms for money or goods
73%
45%
Better protect our borders
40%
17%
50%
18%
10%
GP GASABO
77%
GP GISAGARA
25%
82%
58%
Searches of household by police
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92%
95%
22%
GP MUSANZE
72%
50%
58%
98%
GP KIREHE
88%
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Law enforcement agencies effectiveness
The research indicates a high level of confidence among the public on the law enforcement agencies in the
country and therefore dependable in crime prevention and small arms management. GP and CSO are generally
confident about safety of firearms kept by security organs in their areas of deployment and operation. The rating
is at 84% by the GP and 83% respectively by CSO. However, about 9% and 11% of GP and CSO respectively
disagree or strongly disagree with that. Although the percentage of those expressing fear about legal arms being
potentially usable illegally is relatively small (10%), this opinion can’t be neglected, and calls for appropriate
measures to make sure that legal arms are well controlled, stored and used only legally. The following graph
shows the popular satisfaction in security organs’ effectiveness to provide security to citizens.
What is your opinion on the following: “People think that the military and police are
effective in providing security in your sector”
58%
38%
GP
52%
42%
CSO
4%
0%
5%
0%
Strongly agree
Agree
0%
1%
0%
0%
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know /
information not
given
1%
CSO
0%
GP
Other
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PART FOUR
Rwanda National Action Plan for Arms control and management
Introduction
The content of the National Action Plan
Development of effective Institutions
1. Institutional framework
The entire Rwanda National Action plan on SALWs is based on structured and well co- ordinate institutional
framework whose specific roles shall be well outlined for clarity, efficacy and avoidance of duplicity.
The main ones shall however be:
a) Ministry of internal Security
 It shall put together the inter-ministerial committee of all line ministries and key departments with
a role on SALW and security
 The inter -ministerial committee shall act as an advisory board to RNFP and the Ministries on all
issues related to SALW;
 The minister of Internal Security shall be the main link between RNFP and the National security
committee on all issues to do with SALWs
 The Minister shall host inter -ministerial advisory board meetings on SALWs.
C) Rwandan National Focal Point on /small arms
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 Shall be the de-facto lead interagency institution whose central role will entail coordinating all the
other public and private institutions involved in the management of SALW.
 Shall be the main coordinator between the Republic of Rwanda and all other focal point on SALWs in
the region.
 It shall have a small core staff and seconded officers working on part-time basis as representatives
of their parent institutions involved in the management of SALWs;
 Shall be responsible for writing proposals for funding of specific programs in the action plan which
may not be covered under government budget.
 It shall provide monitoring and evaluation services for all programs on SALW management and share
resultant reports with other stakeholders every six months.
 The NFP Steering Committee on SALW coordinated by the RNFP shall be responsible for planning of
both long and short term programs.
d) Provincial Task Forces on SALW
 It shall comprise of the Governors, Divisional military commanders, Regional police Commanders,
Provincial National Security Services representative, Intermediate Prosecutor, National Women
Council representative and other relevant officials in the Province plus civil society representatives.
 The PTFs shall meet once a month.
 The PTFs shall be responsible for receiving all vetted and recommended private firearms applications
from the District Task Forces on Security and SALW.
 They shall draw up practical disarmament programs based on the NAP and adapted to their
specific and unique aspects of their areas.
 The PTFs shall give guidance to the DTFs on all aspects of SALW
 The PTFs on SALW shall design specific programs for their Provinces for purposes of popularizing
disarmament issues among the population, facilitating practical disarmament and setting priorities
among the RNFP on SALW as is appropriate for their Province.
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e) DISTRICT TASK FORCES
 Shall comprise of District Mayor, District Brigade Commander, Police Commander, NSS
representative, District prosecutor, Civil Society representative, National Women Council
representative and Primary Level Prosecutor.
 Shall continuously gather information on illicit arms prevalence in their areas and design both short
term and intermediate programs derived from the NAP on SALW.
 Shall work with communities and civil society, religions groupings and local leadership in facilitating
practical disarmament programs in their respective districts.
2. Policy and Legislation
 The entire operations on SALW in Rwanda shall be guided by the provision in the Rwanda National
Policy on SALW, the relevant law on SALW, any other legally binding pronouncements and regional
and international instruments that Rwanda is party to.
3. Training and capacity Building
a) RNFP
(i)
Management Training

The Ministry of Internal Security shall staff the RNFP with the required personnel as
shall be determined by the NFP Steering Committee.
 A training needs assessment shall be conducted to determine the training to be
provided to RNFP staff.
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 The RNFP shall develop a training manual for awareness raising and capacity building
 Relevant civil societies shall be trained on SALW issues for the implementation of the
NFP.
ii) Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP)
 The Minister for Internal Security shall request other relevant ministries and institutions to
nominate representatives to NFP.
 Civil society organisations shall appoint their representatives to the NFP in consultation with the
RNFP coordinator.
Effective promotion and facilitation of SALW management
1. Stockpile Management
Stockpile Management refers to the observation and strict control of the following elements:, planning and
forecasting, acquisition, stockpile security, maintenance of the stockpile, marking and tracing, recordkeeping,
accountability, loss and theft as well as procedures for Collection, storage, disposal, and destruction of surplus,
obsolete and redundant SALW.
The Best Practice Guidelines for the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol 1.1.3. C “ on improving national
stockpile management and security , member States agreed to “ ensure that their own stockpiles are subject to
proper national inventory , accounting , control procedures and measures in order to prevent loss through theft ,
corruption and neglect”
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It is therefore essential to formulate a clear and comprehensive policy guidelines , regulations and administrative
procedures on security of stocks, proper storage , issues of firearms and ammunitions from armories ,
management of captured and seized stocks, levels of stocks kept at national armories and depots , surplus and
obsolete stocks, disposal and destruction, record keeping, licensing criteria and procedures . Proper command
structures and regulations on accountability of firearms issued to private security operators need to be put in
place as well as strengthening the Central Firearms Registry capacity to effectively carry out their functions and
roles as required.
a) Record Keeping
According to the Best Practice Guidelines for the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration and the Nairobi
Protocol on SALW, “Record keeping is the key to controlling legal SALW and preventing them from becoming
illegal. It is also the key to successful tracing of the origins of illegal SALW. Recordkeeping forms the critical
weakest link in the current operational initiatives, to achieve the reduction and eradication of the illegal pool and
criminal use of SALW. The importance of accurate and maintained records of all SALW is recognized in all
protocols and agreements relevant to SALW control on the international, regional and sub-Regional level.”
At national level, proper guidelines / regulations and instructions shall be put in place in accordance with the
National Firearms Policy and the amended Law on Firearms and Ammunitions to include among others national
stock taking exercise and verification at all levels, as well as storage facilities and security.
b) Marking and tracing
In terms of the Nairobi Protocol and the Best Practice Guidelines for the implementation of the Nairobi
Declaration and the Nairobi Protocol on SALW, (Para 1.3), States Parties undertook to :
 Mark each small arm or light weapon at the time of manufacture, with a unique marking providing the
name of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture and the serial number. The marking should
be engraved on the barrel, frame and, where applicable, and on the bolt carrier.
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 Mark each small arm or light weapon at the time of import, with a simple marking permitting identification
of the country of import and the year of import, and an individual serial number if the small arm or light
weapon does not bear one at the time of import so that the source of the small arm or light weapon can be
traced.
 Ensure that all small arms and light weapons in the possession of the State are marked with a unique mark.
 Ensure the maintenance, for not less than ten years, of information in relation to small arms and light
weapons that is necessary to trace and identify those small arms and light weapons which are illicitly
manufactured or trafficked and to prevent and detect such activities
Currently Rwanda is in the process of marking all State and civilian owned firearms. Efforts should be put in place
to speed up this process. In this regard the Central Firearms Registry should be strengthened to effectively carry
out its mandate.
2. Disarmament of Civilian population
Disarmament of civilian population shall be envisaged through mainstreaming human security and development
through proactive measures to address poverty and unemployment and other possible causes of conflicts. The
formulation of a civilian disarmament program should aim at reducing demand for arms through development.
The program should seek to address poverty in communities specifically targeting the youth, ex- combatants and
returnees.
One of the findings of the countrywide opinion survey on SALW recommends disarmament and integration of exFAR combatants once back in Rwanda.
Peaceful resolution mechanisms should be strengthened especially traditional mechanisms where applicable
through community policing initiatives. It is an individual government responsibility to ensure security of the
communities for lack of security encourages civilians to arm themselves.
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Linkages between NAP and other existing development initiatives should be developed to ensure NAP activities,
complement and build upon existing national development plans and Coordination of NAP disarmament activities
with those of the National Demobilization and Reintegration Commission
3. Refugees and returnees
Policy guidelines and standard procedures shall be instituted in handling refugees and returnees at border posts
or at refugee’s transit camps through:
 Vetting at points of entry to first separate combatants and civilians;
 Collection and registration of all firearms entering the country from the above mentioned categories of
people;
 Cooperation with neighboring countries to search for weapons caches on either side of the common
border ; and
 Random monitoring of refugees/returnees leaving camps to their homes.
4. Border control
One of the most challenging barriers to the effective control of illegal arms entering into Rwanda is the porous
borders the country shares with neighboring countries which have been experiencing instability.
Effective control of the movement of small arms and light weapons across Rwanda’s major ports of entry is a
crucial aspect of tackling their movement. Rwanda National Police and other law enforcement agencies still face
the challenge in controlling effectively the movement of people and goods.
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There should be a strong partnership between bordering States in the framework with communauté Economique
des Pays des Grands Lacs (CEPGL) and ICGLR in regard to security and safety of the borders for an effective border
control movement of goods and people is paramount.
Proper coordination and unity of purpose is very important between law enforcement agencies working at border
points
PART THREE
Effective Information provision
1. Public education and awareness raising
Public education and awareness raising activities within the NAP will seek to promote awareness of key
aspects of the NAP and its implementation. As such it foresees awareness raising activities to promote
understanding of the revised firearms legislation, communicate government objectives on small arms control,
and enhance co-operation between local authorities, PTFs and national authorities.
Sensitization campaign for voluntary disarmament among citizens has already started. It is important that
these activities continue. Reinforcing capacities of Local Defense members on issues related to SALW and their
legal use is specifically important.
This will be in line with the Nairobi Protocol article 13 which commits states to develop local, national and
regional public/community education and awareness programmes.
2. Research
The national assessment study identified key treads and issues that need to be addressed in tackling the
proliferation of small arms. However, there are still a number of issues that need further investigation in order to
develop sustainable and targeted responses. The NAP therefore, sets out a few issues on which more in-depth
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research is needed; and envisages that the research be sourced out to universities, think-tanks or research
institutes with requisite knowledge and expertise. The identified issues are;
i. To investigate the prevailing demand factors for illicit firearms possession in Rwanda despite the
improved security situation in the country.
ii. To consult with communities and other stakeholders on the best approach to undertake civilian
disarmament in Rwanda.
iii. To investigate the question of demobilized soldiers, reintegration and the disarmament procedures.
3. Community policing
Acknowledging the community policing that is being implemented countrywide and its capacity to reach the
grass-root level; the NAP recommends the integration of small arms within the tasks of Community Policing
Committees at all levels.
4. International and regional co-operation and information exchange.
The NAP encourages regional cooperation for law enforcement and other relevant international agencies/bodies
to combat cross border crime, enhance human security and forester understanding among border communities.
Cooperation could include among other capacity building, joint training, and agreements for joint operations,
extraditions, investigations and recovery of exhibits.
While Rwanda can do much to improve control on small arms within its borders, the nature of the problem is an
international one and as such, has to be addressed in cooperation with its neighbors. Rwanda should therefore
enhance the current ongoing regional mechanisms on security issues and develop standard operating procedures
for cross-border cooperation and information sharing with law enforcement agencies in other countries. This will
include the National police, Immigration Department, and the Customs and Excise Departments as they manage
the movement of goods and people nationally and in the region.
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Log frame
Objective
1. Development
of effective
Activity
1.1.Provision
of
legal instruments
on SALW
Process
Time
frame
6 months
Fast-tracking
of
Legal
Increased capacity
to execute SALW
instruments on
Institutions
Impact
Verifiable Indicators
Budget
US$3,000,000
Enacted law and
approved National
Policy on SALW
5,000
programmes.
Responsible
parties
Assumptions
MININTER
MINIJUST
Parliament
RNFP
The Ministerial Order
and Policy is issued in
time
MININTER
RNFP
Approval of the request
SALW
Legislation and
Policy
1.2.Institutionaliza
tion of the RNFP
Issuance
of
appropriate
Ministerial
Order
formalize
RNFP
6 months
upon
approval
of NAP


A
strengthene
d RNFP

Effective
execution of
RNFP tasks
to
the
Adequate
institutional
frame work
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RNFP
status
of
5,000
by the Ministry
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1.3. Strengthening
of the RNFP
Adequate
2009-
Efficient,effective
-Number
2014
and timely
recruited
implementation of
-No
NAP
implemented
of
of
staff
100,000
Governme
Availability of funds
nt of
programs
Rwanda,
staffing and
logistical
support
6
Partners,
Collaboration with
RECSA,
DDR commission
RNFP,
month
1.4. Creation of
Provincial and
District Task
forces on SALW
s
200,000
Inclusion
of
Availability of funds
a
member
from
-Effective
DDR
link
Increased
number
between RNFP and
of disarmed people
Commission
6
grassroots
and
recovered
to the RNFP
month
communities
illegal SALW
-Increased
-
s
awareness
1.5 Develop a
monitoring and
evaluation
framework
provincial
-Drawing
the
up
at
60,000
and
-RNFP
district levels
functions
-
and mandate of
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Timely
availability
of
PTFs
and
-Measured
DTFs
project
implementation
SALW
-Monitoring
funds
and
evaluation tools in
Facilitation
of
place
2009
the
composition of
the PTFs and
DTFs
-
Develop
MININTER
monitoring and
- RNFP
evaluation tools
Partners
2. Development
and enactment
of the National
Policy/
Legislation on
SALW
2.1. Fast – track
the approval of
the Draft National
Policy on SALW
by the Cabinet
and
the
enactment of the
Draft Law by the
Parliament
Close
follow
up with the
relevant
institutions
6
months
A legal mandate for
the execution of the
NAP
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Policy
approval
and
enacted Legislation
20,000
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Parliament
- Cabinet
- RNFP
Timely enactment and
approval of the two
instruments
3. Improved
Capacity
Building for
effective
execution of
NAP
3.1. To build the
Capacity for the
RNFP Staff
3.2. To build the
capacity of key
members
of
RNFP/SALW
3.3.Capacity
building for PTFs
and DTFs
Training needs
assessment for
each group
Training
according
identified
needs
2009
Improved efficiency
Number of disarmed
in the
civilians
and
-
implementation of
recovered
illicit
Partners
-Support
NAP on SALW
firearms
Government
Partners
50,000
RECSA
-
Availability
funds
to
50,000
of Rwanda
-Sensitization
programs for
the population
on the dangers
of illicit SALW
- RNFP
- CSO
50,000
30,000
3.4 Capacity
building for
stakeholders
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of
from
-
4. Effective
Promotion and
Facilitation of
SALW Control
and
Management
4.1. To
create
reliable
and
efficient
record
keeping on SALW
4.2. To
mark
SALW
for
traceability
,
identification and
accountability
-Decentralize
CFR activities
to
relevant
institutions
countrywide
Creation of a
computerized
firearms
database from
national
to
district
level
and acquisition
of
an
appropriate
computer
program
2009
2010
– Efficient and
- Number of SALW
enhanced
marked
accountability of
registered
SALW stocks
-Number
of
databases
on
SALW
in
30,000
and
RNFP
CFR
Partners
established
Provinces
Continued support
from Government and
partners
50,000
and
Districts
GoR
Improved physical
security of armories
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of
Army
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Patners
Availability of funds
4.3 To construct
new armories
Identification of
Military and
police sites and
construction of
armories
and police armories
20092012
in place
1,000,000
4.4. To collect and
destroy
seized,
recovered,
obsolete , surplus
and surrendered
SALW
Sensitization
2009 to Reduced hazards
2014
-Number of
establishment
associated with illicit
voluntarily
of
SALW
surrendered
collection
SALW
20,000
- RNFP
Cooperation
- Police
population
-
sites, collection
,collected
and
Partners
and destruction
destroyed
CSO-
-
PTFs
DTFs
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and
of
the
4.5. To effectively
facilitate
border
control movement
Increased
2009
- Reduced and
surveillance by
2014
controlled
the
border
security
Number
of
illicit
100,000
SALW netted
Immigration
Full
commitment
RRA
involved
movement across
Police
Departments
the border
RNFP
of
Government
personnel and
adequate
utilization
of
intelligence
4.6. To
control
the
illegal
infiltration
of
SALW
through
the activities of
returnees
and
refugees
-Creation
of
secure
reception
200
9 - 2014
-Efficient border
Number
control system
recoveries in SALW
and
of
at border points
300,000
Immigr
ation
RRA
screening
Police
centers
RNFP
-Proper
registration and
continuous
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Full commitment of
involved
Government
Departments
monitoring of
returnees
activities and
- Increased number
The presence of
movement for
of netted traffickers
the Special
a specified
MINADEF
Intelligence Unit
-
period
MININTER
Establishment
-NSS
of a Special
-RNFP
Intelligence
Unit for
returnees and
ex combatants
4.7. To
enhance
-Carry
out
secure storage of
countrywide
SALW
inspection
a
2009-
Identified needs
Number of secure
2014
addressed
and reliable storage
of
facilities for SALW
SALW storage
MINADEF
POLICE
facilities
-
-Baseline
30,000
Appropriate
response
programs
RECSA
-Baseline report
4.7.Undertake
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-
Government
and
Partners financial and
logistical
support for
the programme
practical
survey on arms
2009-
disarmament
demand
2014
-Develop
-
Community
cooperation
and trust in
disarmame
nt process
Partners
National and
regional best
practice guidelines
-RNFP
500,000
best
- Improved
livelihood
and low
demand for
SALW
practice
guidelines
for
practical
disarmament
Number of
developmental
programmes in
place
Partners
-Initiate
- GoR
development
- RECSA
intervention to
- CSO
address SALW
- RNFP
Stakeholders buy in
demand
5.Effective
5.1 Public
Information
education and
provision
awareness
creation
To conduct a
survey
to
inform
the
development of
an appropriate
media strategy
2009 2014
Improved public
Level
awareness on the
RNFP
Civil
participation of the
Civil
cooperation
illicit SALW and the
public to awareness
Society
sustained interest
need to cooperate
programs
Partners
the public
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society
full
and
of
for disarmament
a. To conduct
result –
oriented
research on
SALW in
Rwanda
To
identify
research gaps
on SALW
-To Generate
information to
execute
the
NAP
2009
Availability of useful
A complete usable
information data
research findings
2014
150,000
-RNFP
Availability of funds
-Civil
report
Society
RECSA
Academic
institutions
b. To link
Community
policing
Committees
to the
management
and control
and illicit
SALW
Integrate
SALW
control in
community
policing
activities
2009 2014
A more efficient
community
outreach
program
on
SALW
Number
surrendered/
collected
SALW
of
Police
illicit
Civil
society
Local
leaders
hip
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Cooperation of all
stakeholders
RNFP
Training of
Comm
unity
policing
committees
on SALW
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100,000
involved
5.4
To
enhance
To
2009 -
-Enhanced
Adequate
2014
articulation
of
representation
to
participation
International
and
enhance the
regional
co-
national
issues
operation
and
capacity
SALW
through
and
RNFP for
by Rwanda
international
-Domestication
and regional
regional
cooperation
international
and
instruments
information
SALW in Rwanda
exchange
Evidence of more
information
exchange
SALW
on
relating
regionally
internationally
50,000
and
and
international
and
activities on SALW
-Timely
exchange
and utilization
on
of
Rwanda in regional
processes
of
and
of
information
innovative ways of
dealing with issues
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-RNFP
Continued regional
GoR
cooperation and
MINAFFET
international
RECSA
support
related to SALW
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