Inter-American Counter-Terrorism Network

Inter-American Counter-Terrorism Network Program

Data

Status

Active

Start

2020

Implementation

Social Networks

@OEA_CICTE

OEACICTE

The purpose of the Network is to facilitate operational information sharing in real time among competent national authorities to prevent and counter terrorism in the region, becoming an efficient and secure regional mechanism to quickly identify and contact national authorities/institutions against possible terrorist threats.

Contact: [email protected]

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Objectives

Provide secure access to a directory of relevant people and institutions designated by the Member States.
Strengthen cooperation between people and institutions designated by each country.
Encourage the exchange of experiences and better practices with other multilateral organizations that manage similar networks.

Activities

Facilitate the exchange of information between member countries through the directory of contacts.
Promote meetings with other international organizations that have similar networks to exchange experiences.
Facilitate virtual and in person meetings of focal points in key agencies of participating states.
Connect member countries of the Network 24/7.

More Results

Results

A secure online platform with a directory of contacts on terrorism prevention created.

Eight official meetings organized with the Inter-American Counter-Terrorism Network’s focal points.

Creation of a secure online platform with a contact directory to know who to contact in the event of a terrorist emergency.

20 countries are connected to the Inter-American Counter-Terrorism Network.

Beneficiary Countries