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European Union-Sponsored Day for National Authorities
11 December 2008At the invitation of the European Union (EU), with France holding its Presidency, an EU-sponsored day for National Authorities of OPCW Member States was held at the OPCW headquarters on 1 December 2008.
Tenth Annual Meeting of OPCW National Authorities
04 December 2008The Tenth Annual Meeting of National Authorities was held at OPCW headquarters in The Hague from 28 to 30 November 2008. A total of 190 participants from 92 States Parties attended the meeting, including from all regional groups...
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre Initiates Cooperation with the OPCW
28 November 2008The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is a regional centre of excellence where education, training and research concerning peace support operations (PSO) are delivered with the highest academic and...
The Verification Regime of the Chemical Weapons Convention: An Overview
28 November 2008Verification activities are concentrated within two operational units––the Verification Division and the Inspectorate Division. Both Divisions work hand in hand in planning, conducting, and reviewing all OPCW inspections. They...
Sixth Regional Meeting of National Authorities of States Parties in Africa Held in Kampala, Uganda
26 November 2008The Government of the Republic of Uganda and the OPCW co-hosted the Sixth Regional Meeting of African National Authorities in Kampala, Uganda, from 11 to 13 November 2008. The meeting was attended by 61 participants from 26...