| Description |
1 online resource (11 pages) : color illustrations, color map, color photographs |
| Series |
Briefing paper / Small Arms Survey |
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Briefing paper (Small Arms Survey)
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| Summary |
This Briefing Paper examines the measurement of illicit arms flows in Niger in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 16. Under Target 16.4, the 2030 Development Agenda considers the flows of illicit arms as an impediment to sustainable development and calls states to reach a significant reduction in such flows. This paper unpacks the concept of 'illicit arms flows' and discusses its measurement challenges. It finds that in Niger, primary sources of arms flows within and through the country include cross-border trafficking and diversion from domestic stockpiles. It notes that Nigerien security agencies all seize arms and describes the current state of data collection about those arms seizures. The paper goes on to note that while data is currently not comprehensive enough to assess progress done in implementing Target 16.4, the government is working to improve the situation. It notes that data derived from other, non-government sources can be useful, especially in countries such as Niger. Finally, it suggests that additional sources--including tracking arms and ammunition prices and data on the use of firearms in acts of violence--can serve as further possible indicators |
| Notes |
"March 2017"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 10-11) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF cover page (SAS, viewed March 27, 2017) |
| Subject |
Illegal arms transfers -- Niger -- Measurement
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Arms control -- Niger
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Arms control.
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Niger.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Small Arms Survey, publisher
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