Security Sector Reform in Transitional States

In countries which have a fragile state infrastructure, poor management of the security sector is a main reason for a lack of human security and lack of human and economic development opportunities. In addition, weak states are a source of substantial supra-regional and international challenges such as corruption, terrorism, piracy and the export of civil war. The aim of security sector reform is to oversee development in a supporting role in order to establish a legitimate, efficient, transparent and accountable security sector. The reform process takes place here at the level of the management and decision-makers in the direct and indirect security sector. What we offer in the area of security sector reform: 

What we offer in the area of security sector reform:

Beforehand

• Assessment and analysis of the status quo of the entire security sector on the ground. Identification of problem areas and the need for reform. Identification of entry points for reforms.
• Drafting, development and design of suggested reforms and multisectoral strategies for improving the security sector management.

Implementation

• Development of programmes and materials for capacity building workshops, seminars and training programmes for managers and decision-makers in the security sector and in civil society, in particular on issues such as accountability, human rights, transparency, control within civil society etc. Implementation by an experienced trainer.
• Induction and supervision of institutional reform processes in the security sector (ministries, armed forces, customs, police/border protection, intelligence services, NGOs, media, universities etc.).

Research and evaluation

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative scientific studies on the individual aspects of the area of security sector reform in transitional states.
• Evaluation of external projects in the area of security sector reform.

We are more than happy to work with our clients to come up with specific consulting solutions.

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