Strengthening the legal framework and institutional capacities of ECOWAS countries (Senegal, Togo and Burkina Faso) for the implementation of Articles 3 and 4 of the Minamata Convention

The project builds on the findings of the Minamata Initial Assessments (MIAs) and National Action Plans (NAPs) undertaken by Senegal, Togo and Burkina Faso, which indicate the need for strengthening legal frameworks and institutional capacities for managing the trade of elemental mercury and mercury-added products. Senegal, Togo and Burkina Faso will work together with the Basel and Stockholm Convention Regional Center and relevant West African regional economic integration organizations to advance implementation of Articles 3 and 4 of the Minamata Convention through development of strategic approaches at the national and regional levels and a standard model for mercury and mercury-added products trade regulation for official adoption by each of the three Parties.

Financial mechanism
SIP
Implementation timeline
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Status
Ongoing
Classification
SIP Round 3
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 3. Good health and well-being
Goal 5. Gender equality
Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production
Goal 14. Life below water
Countries
Senegal
Objectives

To strengthen legal and institutional capacity at the regional and national levels to implement the provisions of Article 3, on mercury supply sources and trade, and Article 4, on mercury-added products, of the Minamata Convention

Activities
Expected outcome
  • OUTPUT 1 Regional coordination and exchange framework and monitoring and evaluation mechanism established and operationalized
  • OUTPUT 2 Standard model regulations on trade in elemental mercury and mercury-added products developed
  • OUTPUT 3 The control system of elemental mercury flows and mercury-added products trade strengthened
  • OUTPUT 4 Actors involved in monitoring and control of trade in elemental mercury and mercury-added products trained (including economic operators, customs officers and other authorities, technical services, professional actors, NGOs)
  • OUTPUT 5 Stakeholders sensitized on the risks associated with elemental mercury and mercury-added products
Budget
$248.632