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s a f e r w o r l d · w o r k i n g p a p e r 17between relevant players, RECSA may also have to change its modus operandi in orderto maintain relevance in the face of such regional interactions.n Functionality of NFPs: Action on SALW by RECSA largely depends on how effectiveand operational NFPs in member states are. The NFPs in the RECSA region operate indifferent political, economic and social settings. Unfortunately due to other competingpriorities, providing support to NFPs has been seen as an ‘add on’ to primary governmentfunctions, often rendering them ineffective. Consequently RECSA sometimesfinds itself going beyond the co-ordination role to catalyse action at the national level.n Coordination: Evidently, whereas RECSA continues to issue general guidelines to NFPs,the latter have apparently not proactively sought the assistance from the regional bodyto ensure that implementation of their work is in line with the best practice. 5353 In the area of harmonising legislation, see for example Saferworld, Harmonising Small Arms Legislation: Selected CaseStudies, (London: Saferworld, 2011).
6Recommendationsin v i e w o f t h e c h a l l e n g e s that structures for SALW control in the region areexperiencing, it is important for the following specific recommendations to beimplemented:Recommendations to the governments of Kenya and Ugandan Ownership: Respective governments should own their national SALW controlinitiatives by committing significant resources to NFPs’ programmes. Only then canother partners feel confident that there is sufficient goodwill from governments.n Institutional strengthening: Governments should employ enough staff with therequired skills and experience to run the NFPs’ secretariats on a permanent basis.The functional analysis of NFPs carried out by RECSA 54 identified key challenges toeffective performance of NFPs. The governments of Kenya and Uganda should addressthose challenges at the national level so as to reinvigorate NFPs.n Managing for results: Whereas many SALW interventions are process-based and maysometimes take a long time to bear fruit, responsible ministries and institutions withingovernments should show interest in these processes and speed up their completion.Recommendations to RECSAn Closer monitoring and reporting on NFPs’ work: Although RECSA’s role is mainly toco-ordinate regional action, close monitoring of NFPs’ work will be useful in ensuringthat implementation is happening in accordance with the established best practiceguidelines.n Implementing the recommendations of the functional analysis of NFPs: The functionalanalysis of NFPs carried out by RECSA identified key challenges to effective performanceof NFPs. RECSA should urge member states to address those challenges at thenational level so as to reinvigorate NFPs as early as possible.Recommendations to civil society and other external actorsn Assessing the progress of NFPs: Organisations working or intending to work withNFPs should carefully assess the record of NFPs as well as the challenges they face witha view to identifying potential areas of support.54 The findings of this research are unpublished but are widely shared with the concerned NFPs in the region.
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