AVSEC News1IATA/AVSEC Global’s Aviation Security (AVSEC) Newsletter 1 - August 2013

ImproVInG AVIATIon SECurITy In AfrICA

CONTENTSPROJECT BACKGROUND 1PROJECT OVERALL OBJECTIVE 1PROJECT FOCUS AND ACTIVITIES 1PROJECT EXPECTED RESULTS 2REGIONAL ACTIVITIES 2PRESENTATION OF THE CONTRACTOR 3TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING IN RWANDA 3OBJECTIVES OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING FOR RWANDA 3INTERVIEW WITH DR. MASOZERA, DG/RCAA 4TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK PLAN 6ACTIVITIES CARRIED-OUT IN RWANDA 6NEXT STEPS 8

Brahim LaKhLiFiKey Expert & Team LeaderACP Group Project for the improvement of AVSEC in AfricaTel: +212 52 222 2580mobile:+212 66 114 9857E-mail: blakhlifi@gmail.com

lakhlifib@iata.org

PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe project “Improvement of Aviation Security in Africa” forms a component of a larger intra-ACP project (‘Support to the Air Transport Sector and Satellite Service in Africa’) which resulted from the Naples Declaration in 2009.

In 2012, an international tender process took place which led to the Consortium formed by IATA & AVSEC Global Ltd. being awarded Service Contract N° 2012/304-232 – Project for the Improvement of Aviation Security in Africa (EuropeAid/132538/D/SER/Multi). This Service Contract which is for a period of 3 years started on 15th January 2013.

The project Contracting Authority is the ACP Group of States Secretariat. The project is funded by the European Commission.

PROJECT OVERALL OBJECTIVEThe key project objectives are:

I. Implementation of international aviation security standards at the regional and national levels; andII. Improvement of aviation security through technical assistance and training provided at regional and national levels.

These key project objectives contribute towards the over-riding objectives of contributing to Africa’s economic growth, connectivity and the promotion of regional integration.

PROJECT FOCUS AND ACTIVITIESTechnical assistance and training in aviation security for countries of West and Central Africa is currently being funded by the World Bank and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ASECNA under the ASACA Program. Therefore, the project “Improvement of Aviation Security in Africa” has a particular focus in countries located in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Assistance will be focused in those countries/ airports which require corrective action(s) following the ICAO USAP audits, present a higher than average security risk, have direct air traffic to Europe and have shown genuine interest in improving aviation security. As described in the next section, seven (7) priority countries have been identified to-date in consultation with the EC DG MOVE and DG DEVCO. The Project Team is currently carrying out consultations with ICAO and AFCAC to include additional potential priority countries from the West and Central Africa region in the scope of the project. Once feedback is received from these entities, a final list of additional priority countries will be established in consultation with EC DG MOVE and DG DEVCO.

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The project will also provide support at a regional level through various training activities and assistance with the development of a pool of AVSEC Trainers and Inspectors/ Auditors.

Therefore, the activities of the project will include the fol-lowing:

1. At the National level, for selected priority countries:

a. Provision of policy advice and/or technical assistance aimed at:

I. Conducting inspections/audits to ensure the imple-mentation of ICAO USAP Corrective Actions Plan and compliance/rectification of deficiencies;

II. Establishing and managing an effective Aviation Se-curity Oversight System effective National in accord-ance with ICAO Doc. 9734 Part C, 1st Edition – 2007;

III. Implementing appropriate security measures in accordance with ICAO Doc. 8973 - Aviation Secu-rity Manual - 8th Edition 2011, both at the National level and at the local level at major international airport(s) to improve compliance with Annex 17 SARPs and other requirements such as for flights to the EU – including measures to implement effective airport access and perimeter controls; aircraft protec-tion; baggage, cargo and mail screening; passenger and carry-on baggage screening and controls; staff checks; local supervision; and

IV. Ensuring adequate implementation of security measures through the availability of adequately cali-brated and maintained AVSEC equipment.

b. Provision of specific AVSEC training programs designed to address national needs and to meet ICAO require-ments.

2. At the Regional level:

a) Provision of AVSEC training programs designed to im-prove the knowledge, skills and performance of secu-rity staff in the non-priority countries and to meet ICAO requirements.

b) Provision of computer-based equipment to suitable aviation security training schools in the sub-Saharan region to enhance the effectiveness of security controls at airports.

c) Provision of technical assistance in the maintenance of a pool of ICAO qualified aviation security trainers, in-spectors and auditors.

d) Coordination with other on-going projects such as the projects funded by the World Bank in Western and Central Africa, ICAO’s COSCAPs in Africa including BA-

GASOO, CEMAC, SADC and UEMOA and the ASACA Program to avoid any overlap in the provision of tech-nical assistance or training services.

PROJECT EXPECTED RESULTSThe expected results to be achieved under the project are:

1. The establishment of a suitable legislation and opera-tional framework for aviation security at the national and, where appropriate, the regional level.

2. Reduction in the number of ACP States failing to meet ICAO SARPs in the number of corrective actions required.

3. Development of appropriately trained aviation security inspectors and security personnel.

4. Provision of specialist equipment for suitable aviation training schools in the Sub- Saharan African region.

These expected results will be regularly measured throughout the implementation of the project with spe-cific indicators (such as the reduction in the number of corrective actions required under the USAP audits, the number of trained aviation security personnel, etc.).

List of Priority Countries

Countries of Eastern Africa

Countries of Southern Africa

1. Kenya 1. Mauritius 2. Rwanda 2. Namibia 3. Uganda 3. Seychelles

4. Zimbabwe

As mentioned above, the Project Team is currently carry-ing out consultations with stakeholders to include addi-tional potential priority countries from the Western and Central Africa region in the scope of the project.

REGIONAL ACTIVITIESStarting in 2014, training activities will be offered to all Sub-Saharan African States at Regional AVSEC Centres located in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa regions.

Discussions are currently underway with AVSEC Centres to participate in the project and host regional training ac-tivities.

News on further development concerning such project activities will be provided shortly.

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PRESENTATION OF THE CONTRACTORThe Contractor is IATA (International Air Transport Asso-ciation) in consortium with AVSEC Global Ltd.

PRESENTATION OF IATAIATA, the International Air Transport Association, is the trade association of the world’s international airline indus-try. IATA is a Canadian charter not-for-profit organization. IATA’s mission is “To represent, lead and serve the air trans-port industry”. Its members comprise some 240 airlines - the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines among them - providing 84 per cent of all scheduled air traffic worldwide.

IATA strives to ensure that people, freight and mail move around the vast global airline network as easily as if they were on a single airline in a single country - and that members’ aircraft operate safely, securely, efficiently and economically - under clearly defined and understood rules. IATA is fully committed to supporting all aviation stakeholders, including Governments, CAAs, airports and ANSPs, in their efforts to achieve the safe, secure, profit-able and long-term viability of the aviation industry.

PRESENTATION OF AVSEC GLOBAL LTDAvsec Global Ltd. is a Specialist UK-based aviation secu-rity company that has extensive knowledge and experi-ence in the design and application of security to all areas of the aviation industry. Its work has included the physi-cal and procedural security and, the systems design and training for governments, regulators, airports, airlines and ancillary operators. Avsec Global Ltd. has a thorough un-derstanding of security regulatory compliance issues and offers consultancy and specialist security services as well as a wide range of security training programs.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING IN RWANDAThe State of Rwanda has been identified as the first Ben-eficiary Country to receive, at no cost, in-country techni-cal assistance and training under the project. Rwanda has accepted in exchange and at no charge, to make office space and training facilities available as well as to provide assistance with local transportation for the project key ex-perts.

The assignment in Rwanda started on 3rd June 2013 and continued for a period of eleven (11) weeks until 16th Au-gust 2013.

OBJECTIVES OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING FOR RWANDAThe main objectives of the technical assistance and train-ing for Rwanda are to:

a) Assist the State of Rwanda with implementing its Cor-rective Action Plan (CAP) to improve the level of effec-tive implementation of ICAO Annex 17 SARPs.

b) Establish effective National AVSEC oversight and secu-rity quality assurance.

c) Provide advisory and technical assistance services to ensure the implementation of appropriate AVSEC measures compliant with ICAO Annex 17 SARPs and guidelines concerning Kigali airport access and perim-eter controls; aircraft protection; baggage, cargo and mail controls; passenger checks; staff checks; local su-pervision.

d) Assess AVSEC training needs in Rwanda.

e) Develop a specific training programme to address Rwanda’s AVSEC needs.

f ) Deliver training activities to improve the capabilities of the AVSEC stakeholders in Rwanda in implementing the measures provided described above.

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Dr. rIChArD mASozErA, DIrECTor GEnErAl rwAnDA CIVIl AVIATIon AuThorITy p.o. Box 1122 - KIGAlI, rwAnDAFax: +250 582609email(1): rmasozera@caa.gov.rwemail(2): info@caa.gov.rw

1. AS you Know, ThIS IS An Eu-funDED projECT; how Do you ThInK ThIS InITIATIVE CAn BE uSEful To your STATE?

The project is an in-side looking of our Security system, to find what our deficiencies are and look for remedies in or-

der to put up a seamless security system that will build the confidence of our aircraft operators.

It has also been an opportunity for us to Review our legal and regulatory frameworks and security pro-

grams, and recommendations on how to harmo-nize with ICAO requirements as well as European Union requirements to which we have direct flights and hope to increase.

2. rwAnDA BEInG ThE fIrST BEnEfICIAry CounTry, you ArE GoInG To BE hElD AS ThE BEnChmArK for ThIS projECT. whAT ACTIonS Do you InTEnD To TAKE To EnSurE ThE full ImplEmEnTATIon of ThE TEChnICAl ADVICE?

• We will lobby for high level political support of the technical advice from this project;

• We have already started and shall continue to create aware-ness of all stake holders in Rwanda to have the same under-standing on the advice of the experts;

• We have developed clear timelines and deliverables follow-ing this project while momentum is still there.

3. whAT IS ThE rCAA AVSEC polICy?

The policy of AVSEC is the protection of the safety, regularity and efficiency of domestic and international Civil Aviation in Rwanda by providing, through the development of practices and procedures, necessary to safeguard against acts of unlawful interference with the aim of maintaining the security of national and foreign operators providing services from Rwanda as well as of civil airports in Rwanda supporting domestic and international flights.

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NEW AMENDMENTS OF ANNEX 17Amendment 13 of Annex 17, 15th July 2013This amendment 13 of Annex 17 includes a revision to access control measures with respect to persons other than passengers. The amendment also introduces a definition of and security requirements for transfer cargo and high-risk cargo, and establishes common baseline measures for cargo carried on passenger and all-cargo aircraft.

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4. GIVEn ThE DIffErEnCE BETwEEn ThE AVSEC SySTEmS wIThIn ThE ESAf rEGIon, whAT rolE CAn rwAnDA plAy In ThE hArmonIzATIon, ThE InTEropErABIlITy AnD InTEGrATIon of ThoSE AVSEC SySTEmS?

Rwanda is a member of a regional safety and security agency of the East African Community (EAC- CAS-SOA). This is the best forum that we shall be able to share the best practices for the benefit of all the five partner States. Through the agency, this will easily spread to the entire ESAF region that is normally represented in the working group of the AVSEC experts.

5. Do you ThInK ThAT ThIS projECT CAn hElp you ImproVE ThE AIr TrAffIC BETwEEn ThE STATE of rwAnDA AnD ThE Eu?

Absolutely, as I mentioned before, the project will help to build confidence of the Air operators from both Africa and the EU, it will also allow our National Carrier Rwandair, that is spreading its wings across the globe to be accepted to operate within the EU, thereby increasing the Air traffic and of course more business with the EU.

6. ThE DEClArATIon of ABujA rECoGnIzES ThE EConomIC AnD SoCIAl ImporTAnCE of ApproprIATEly ImplEmEnTED AVIATIon SECurITy rEquIrEmEnTS wIThIn A worlDwIDE SySTEm AnD ADDrESSES ThE proBlEmS ASSoCIATED wITh ThE AfrICAn AVIATIon SECurITy SySTEm SuCh AS: low lEVEl of CoopErATIon AnD CoorDInATIon, mISSInG lEA-DErShIp AnD rESponSIBIlITy AS wEll AS mISSInG CommITmEnT wIThIn ESTABlIShED AnD CrITICAl TImE frAmES. whAT rolE CAn rwAnDA plAy In ThE ImplEmEnTATIon of ABujA roAD mAp To AChIEVE ThE SETTInG up of SEAmlESS AVSEC SySTEm wIThIn ThE ESAf rEGIon?

The RCAA will take the lead role in lobbying Rwanda politicians and high level stakeholders in getting involved in the resolution of AVSEC issues. As already mentioned, Rwanda is a member of EAC-CAS-SOA and will increase cooperation, coordination and information sharing in AVSEC with other member States of this regional organization. Rwanda will also increase its cooperation and coordination with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in an effort to contribute to the implementation of the AVSEC objectives of the Abuja roadmap.

7. how Do you EnVISIon ThE AVSEC SECTor In ThE ESAf rEGIon In ThE nExT 5 yEArS?

Currently, States in the ESAF region maintain close cooperation concerning aviation security. The region has been a target of security threats and in response many States have invested in AVSEC measures; but a lot still has to be done and there is the intent within the region to continue increasing human, mate-rial and financial resources dedicated to AVSEC. Technical assistance and training programs such as this one will also help States in the region. Therefore, I am confident that in the next 5 years, there will be significant improvements in AVSEC in the ESAF region.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK PLANBefore reporting to Rwanda, the Project Team had devel-oped an advisory and technical assistance work plan to Improve AVSEC in Rwanda. This work plan is articulated around four (4) main components:

1. RegulationsProposed actions to assist RCAA to review and improve primary aviation security law and regulations to enable Rwanda to effectively implement the provisions of Annex 17 and take into account the findings and recommenda-tions of the ICAO USAP report and amendment 12 and 13 of Annex 17.

2. ProgrammesProposed actions to assist RCAA in developing and har-monizing the relevant AVSEC Programmes, with ICAO SARPs and take into account the findings and recommen-dations of the ICAO USAP report and amendment 12 and 13 of Annex 17.

3. Guidance MaterialProposed actions to assist the RCAA in developing and harmonizing specific Guidance Material to be disseminat-ed to the relevant AVSEC stakeholders to enable them to meet the requirements of the national civil aviation secu-rity programme taking into account the findings and rec-ommendations of the ICAO USAP report and amendment 12 and 13 of Annex 17.

4. Appendices ro Guidance MaterialProposed actions to assist the RCAA in developing and harmonizing specific Guidance Material to be dissemi-nated to the relevant AVSEC stakeholders to ensure that AVSEC measures are conducted in compliance with the requirements of NCASP such as Standard Operating Pro-cedures describing the procedures for the daily routine of AVSEC tasks to be followed by security personnel or AVS-

EC Document Management procedure defining the rules for AVSEC document management in terms of creation, dissemination, modification and archiving.

ACTIVITIES CARRIED-OUT IN RWANDA

The Initial ContactThe IATA/AVSEC Global LTD team of experts started the provision of services to the State of Rwanda on Monday 3rd June 2013 with an inception phase.

During the inception phase the team begun by updating the preliminary Work Plan to confirm the propose actions and the assignment of the experts to the different techni-cal tasks in order to enable the provision of effective tech-nical assistance over the longest possible period.

As part of the assistance programme, the team also car-ried out at this early stage, an assessment of the needs for specific aviation security training activities to be carried out during the last four (4) weeks at of the assignment.

The inception phase kicked-off with a successful initial contact meeting which was held in the premises of RCAA with Chief Aviation Security Inspector (CASI) Mr. Seth Buhigiro. The IATA/AVSEC Global LTD Team Leader intro-duced the team of key experts and explained with a clear emphasis that the team mission is to provide assistance and not to conduct an audit of the implementation of AVSEC measures in Rwanda.

Director General’s WelcomeThe commitment by Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority was further confirmed by the Director General Dr. Rich-ard Masozera who together with the RCAA Director of Airports Unit, Mr. Silas Udahemuka warmly welcomed the IATA/AVSEC Global LTD team during an introductory meeting in the Director General’s office on 4th June 2013. Dr. Masozera welcomed the team and reiterated the im-

Figure 1: IATA/AVSEC Global Team members in the initial contact meeting with rCAA representa-tive mr. Seth Buhigiro

Figure 2: pre-assessment briefing to the task force members by IATA/AVSEC Global Key Expert and Team leader mr. Brahim lakhlifi

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portance of the project and reiterated the full cooperation of RCAA on behalf of the State of Rwanda.

Stakeholders Kick-off MeetingThe meeting with the Director General was followed by a kick-off meeting on 6th June 2013, with representative of the main AVSEC stakeholders to introduce the team and present the objectives of the Technical Assistance & Train-ing for Rwanda. A Task force comprising representatives from the different stakeholders was formed. This marked the beginning of the road to improvement of aviation se-curity for the state of Rwanda with the task force taking an active role in the process.

The project team in close consultation with the appointed task force started the project by reviewing and comment-ing on the relevant aviation security documentation as well as relevant aviation legislation for the purpose of aligning them to national, regional and ICAO requirements.

Assessment of Kigali International AirportBetween 6th and 8th June 2008, an assessment of Kigali In-ternational Airport’s security system was done by the pro-ject team together with members of the appointed task force with the aim of identifying areas where the project would lay focus based on the deficient implementation of security measures identified. The result of this assess-ment became a very useful tool in driving the project

implementation. The findings of the assessment were a clear eye opener to the entire team and were positively embraced as radar for the successful implementation of effective security measures at airports in the state of Rwanda.

The first Stakeholders’ WorkshopThe assessment was subsequently followed by a suc-cessful general workshop on Wednesday 12th June 2013 organized by the project team with participants from all stakeholders. The workshop focused on the following general areas:

• Overall Project Information;• Stipulation of the objective of technical assistance and

training for Rwanda;• General Security Awareness;• An overview of ICAO AVSEC requirements;• Presentation of Kigali International Airport Assess-

ment findings to the task force;• Assignment of tasks towards corrective action plan.

Figure 3: Discussions during the first consultative stakeholders’ workshop

Figure 4: Consultative workshop for the AoC

Consultative Workshop for the AOCSeven aircraft operators were represented during the highly successful workshop for the AOC members held on Thursday 13th June 2013. The operators assured the pro-ject team on their full support in ensuring the success of the project.

High level Ministerial Workshop Upon the request of RCAA, the IATA/AVSEC Global Ltd team conducted a workshop on AVSEC Awareness, held at the Ministry of Defense, Senior Officer’s mess on 19th August 2013, with the Minister of Defense, Minister of Se-curity, Director General of Immigration, Director General of RCAA, Inspector General of Police and Air Force Com-mander with the objective of providing general informa-tion on the ongoing activities of the project and to raise awareness regarding the key findings identified by the team regarding AVSEC organization and functioning in the State of Rwanda.

Figure 5: participants to the AVSEC Screening workshop from rwanda national police and rwanda Defense forces

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Technical Assistance ActivitiesFrom 17th June to 2nd August 2013 the following advisory and technical assistance activities were carried out:

• Review, amendment and updating of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme;

• Drafting of NCASP Guidance Material as appendices;• Drafting of a new edition of the Kigali International

Airport Security Programme;• Drafting of the National Civil Aviation Security Quality

Control Programme and the Inspector’s Manual;• Drafting of the National Civil Aviation Security Training

Programme;• Drafting of the Screener’s Certification Programme;• Assessment of the Regulatory Framework;• Meeting on cargo security to analyze the options to

include in the regulated agent regime;• Reassessment of Kigali International Airport in order

to follow-up the implementation of the corrective action plan.

Training ActivitiesFrom 29th July to 16th August 2013 the following training activities have been delivered:

1. AVSEC Management Course (20 participants from main AVSEC Stakeholders).

2. Crisis Management Course (20 participants from main AVSEC Stakeholders).

3. Screening Workshop (20 participants from Rwanda Na-tional Police and Rwanda Defense Forces).

4. NCASP workshop (20 participants from main AVSEC Stakeholders).

5. KIA ASP Workshop (20 participants from main AVSEC Stakeholders).

NEXT STEPS

Technical Assistance & Training Activities in the Seychelles The Project Team will report to Victoria, the Capital City of the Republic of Seychelles on Monday 16th September 2013 to assist the Civil Aviation in improving aviation se-curity. The assignment in Seychelles is scheduled for a pe-riod of eleven (11) weeks and will end on 20th November 2013. The Project Team has already exchanged informa-tion with the Seychelles CAA and is developing a Prelimi-nary Advisory and Technical Assistance Work Plan.

Technical Assistance & Training Activities in 2014 During 2014, it is planned that the Project Team will carry out the project activities as follows:

Countries/activities Planned Dates

Kenya Technical Assistance 6 Jan. 2014 to 28 Feb. 2014

Kenya Training 3 Mar. to 21 Mar. 2014

Regional Training Eastern Africa 31 Mar. to 9 May 2014

Uganda Technical Assistance 21 Apr. to 13 Jun. 2014

Uganda Training 16 Jun. to 4 Jul. 2014

WACAF 1 Technical Assistance 14 Jul. 5 Sep. 2014

WACAF 1 Training 8 to 26 Sep. 2014

Mauritius Technical Assistance 6 Oct. to 28 Nov. 2014

Mauritius Training 1 to 19 Dec. 2014

Technical Assistance & Training Activities in 2015 For 2015, it is planned that the Project Team will carry out the project activities as follows:

Countries/activities Planned Dates

Regional Training Southern Africa 12 Jan. to 20 Feb. 2014

Zimbabwe Technical Assistance 23 Feb. to 17 Apr. 2015

Zimbabwe Training 20 Apr. to 8 May 2015

Namibia Technical Assistance 1 Jun. to 24 Jul. 2015

Namibia Training 27 Jul. to 14 Aug. 2015

Regional Training Western Africa 31 Aug. to 6 Nov. 2015

Project Closing 23 Nov. to 24 Dec. 2015