U.S. DoS Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the United States Department of State advances good governance, peace and security, prerequisites for sustainable economic development and the protection of natural resources. Since 2017, the INL has committed over US$9m to African Parks for critical law enforcement support in protected areas, enabling the professionalisation and effectiveness of our rangers across the African Parks portfolio, especially in Chad, the CAR, Malawi, Zambia, the DRC, the Republic of Congo and Benin. It has supported leadership development and core training infrastructure. Through the INL’s support, intelligence units have been established in every park, to increase the effectiveness of conservation law enforcement operations, and for regional and national collaboration with other security and conservation partners. It also supports technology, communication, air surveillance, mobility equipment and canine units, as well as training on evidence management for wildlife crime prosecution. These interventions are enhancing parks’ capacity to counter poaching and illegal wildlife trade, promoting regional stability and the security of neighbouring communities.