Call for Nominations for a Training Course for Customs Authorities of States Parties in Latin America and the Caribbean on Tech

On behalf of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Government of Brazil, the Director-General wishes to invite National Authorities from States Parties in Latin America and the Caribbean to nominate participants for a training course for customs authorities on the technical aspects of the transfers regime of the Chemical Weapons Convention (hereinafter “the Convention”).

The training course, which will be held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 13 to 15 December 2011, is intended for customs officials who are involved in implementing this regime. The training course will focus on imparting comprehensive knowledge about the Convention, including the provisions of the transfers regime, in order to improve the ability of participating States Parties to track transfers of chemicals listed in the schedules of chemicals.