The success of the Border Management Branch is reliant on its key Partnerships, which are strategically expanding its reach and agility in supporting Member States to better respond to organized crime BMB cooperates with a wide range of national governments and their authorities, ranging from customs, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to environmental and regulatory authorities, international law enforcement and judicial cooperation entities, as well as international, regional and national organizations.
Key partners include:
BMB also coordinates with UNODC in-house expertise, including:
Complementing these partnerships, BMB also works closely with civil society and non-governmental organizations, whose technical expertise, community-level insights, and advocacy roles help strengthen prevention, improve early detection, and support more inclusive and sustainable responses. In parallel, BMB engages private sector actors to promote cooperation, enhance supply chain security, and minimize unnecessary infringements on legitimate trade and passenger movement.
The strong impact of the Border Management Branch would not be possible without the generous and continued support of its donors. Key contributors include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Their commitment reflects a shared dedication to strengthening border management, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting Member States in addressing complex and evolving criminal networks.
BMB training activities are further strengthened by invaluable in-kind contributions, including the hosting of study tours and the provision of experts from national law enforcement and customs administrations. These contributions not only enhance the technical quality and relevance of training, but also foster operational collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the sharing of best practices among practitioners worldwide.
