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Many regional initiatives exist, in particular in relation to the reduction of arms stockpiles following conflict. An example is RASR, the Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction focused on stockpile reduction, arms diversion and unexplained explosions in South-east Europe, funded by the US Government.

Government efforts to reduce the prevalence of illegally held arms are accompanied by a Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction (RASR) focused on reducing stockpiles, arms diversion and unexplained explosions in South-east Europe. Funded by the US Government, activities include annual workshops attended by include US government officials from the Departments of State and Defense and defense ministry representatives from the Yugoslav successor states. Partners include the European Union, the US Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and NATO's Support and Procurement Agency.

Prior to its collapse Yugoslavia was a regional industrial power and an economic success. From 1960 to 1980, annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth averaged 6.1 percent, medical care was free, literacy was 91 percent, and life expectancy was 72 years. Prior to 1991, the Yugoslavia's armed forces were amongst the best-equipped in Europe.