On 7 December 2021, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA) officially launched the implementation period of its 10th phase in Bishkek. The opening conference gathered over 100 participants representing donor institution, national counterparts, implementing consortium and international stakeholders, providing the floor for presentation of the goals, objectives and thematic priorities of the programme.
Countries
Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan
Status
Completed
Duration
October 2011
to
June 2014
Implementing Agency
UNDP in partnership with ICMPD
Funding
EU
Summary
Objectives: The overall objectives of the project were: 1) to help increase security in the Central Asian region, 2) to contribute toward the facilitation of legitimate trade and transit and 3) reduce the illicit movement of goods and people. The project supported Central Asian countries with the implementation of the principles and practices of a European Integrated Border Management (IBM) concept in their border management strategies and action plans. In addition, it enhanced the professional skills of law enforcement officers working at borders through a series of trainings and workshops.