EUBAM Rafah initiated and funded establishment of the Command and Control Centre of the Palestinian Authority’s General Administration for Border and Crossings. The Command and Control Centre will significantly improve overall communication and coordination of activities among the border and customs agencies working under the umbrella of the General Administration for Border and Crossings. The General Administration for Border and Crossings’ Command and Control Centre is the core structure, essential for an efficient Integrated Border Management of the Palestinian Authority.
As the Command and Control Centre is a sophisticated mechanism requiring a high level of skills and competencies, the Mission has further proceeded with capacity building activities for the Command and Control Centre’s personnel. In this regards, EUBAM Rafah deployed a Specialized Team, one of the latest EU Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability’s tools for force generation. The Specialized Team is composed of experts seconded by EU member states, specialized in the areas of Integrated Border Management, border police and customs respectively.