Call for Nominations for a Basic Training Course for Representatives of National Authorities Involved in the National Implement

The Technical Secretariat (hereinafter “the Secretariat”) is pleased to announce that it is organising a basic course for personnel of National Authorities involved in the national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (hereinafter “the Convention”) at the OPCW Headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 4 to 8 June 2012.

The course, by enhancing the knowledge and skills of National Authority personnel in regard to the implementation of States Parties’ obligations under Article VII, will assist States Parties with complying with the obligations they have assumed under the Convention. The plan of action regarding the implementation of Article VII obligations (C 8/DEC.16, dated 24 October 2003) requests the Secretariat to intensify its work with States Parties that are having difficulties in adopting the measures required under Article VII.

This course is intended primarily for personnel of National Authorities who are involved in the implementation of the Convention and who are actually responsible for the specific tasks involved in implementing it at the national level. The course will include about 40 hours of instruction.