Pursuant to decisions FCTC/MOP1(9) and FCTC/MOP2(7), the Convention Secretariat has developed the following:

1. a database of experts and institutions that can provide Parties, upon request, with technical and legal advice and facilitate exchanges of information on the implementation of the Protocol; 
2. a database to maintain updated lists of competent authorities or contact points for customs (for mutual administrative assistance); and
3. a database to maintain updated lists of central authorities (for mutual legal assistance).  

Click on the following links to access the databases for the implementation of the Protocol:

• Database of experts and institutions for implementation of the Protocol
• Database of competent authorities in relation to Article 28 of the Protocol (Mutual Administrative Assistance)
• Database of central authorities in relation to Article 29 of the Protocol (Mutual Legal Assistance) 

The User guides are available below for:

• Users designated by Parties as contacts to add or update data related to experts and institutions, respectively; and
• Other users requesting access to view the Databases.

The User guides provide instructions on how to register, access, and use the databases, including the nomination of experts or institutions and competent and/or central authorities by Party-designated contact persons.

• User guide for the Database of experts and institutions for implementation of the Protocol
• User guide for the Database of competent authorities in relation to Article 28 of the Protocol (Mutual Administrative Assistance)
• User guide for the Database of central authorities in relation to Article 29 of the Protocol (Mutual Legal Assistance)