The present report contains an account of the activities undertaken by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa in accordance with its mandate during the period from July 2008 to June 2009.During that period, the revitalized Regional Centre expanded its scope of action and achieved continental reach. It undertook and initiated activities covering an increased number of issues related to peace and disarmament, and did so in a majority of African sub regions.
The continental scope of the Regional Centre’s programmes went hand-in-handwith a strengthening of its partnerships with the African Union and sub regional organizations that now collaborate closely with it. The numerous requests that the Regional Centre has received and continues to receive, along with an upsurge of interest on the part of the States of the region and other potential donors, reflect the fact that during the current reporting period, the Regional Centre achieved its goal of becoming recognized as the major expertise centre for peace and disarmament in Africa, and as a partner that can make useful and worthwhile contributions.
The Secretary-General expresses his appreciation to the General Assembly for having taken measures that have contributed to the financial revitalization of the Regional Centre and its capacity for effective and sustainable action. He also wishes to express his gratitude to the Governments of Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Togo and the United Kingdom, as well as to the European Union. Their contributions in cash and in kind, in addition to funds from the regular budget of the Organization, have provided the opportunity to develop and implement key programmes for peace and security in Africa.
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