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Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform

The Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR) works to build and facilitate networks of policy-makers, practitioners and civil society organisations involved in SSR. Security is a core aspect of the vulnerability of the poor. SSR aims to develop a secure environment based on development, rule of law, good governance and local ownership of security actors. GFN-SSR promotes these objectives by working with local actors through networks, capacity building and information sharing. For further information on GFN-SSR and the services provided, click here.

What is Security Sector Reform?

Security Sector Reform (SSR) as a concept can be confusing and is often misunderstood. To try and better understand what SSR is, please click here for a brief overview.

Issue 18 - July 2008
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Issue 18 - SSR Case Study:
SSR in Guyana
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What's New?

Security Sector Reform Officer (Economic Adviser)

United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste
Deadline: 25 July 2008

Contract for Provision of monitoring and Evaluation services for a security sector accountability and police programme (SSAPR) in the democratic republic of Congo (DRC)

The time limit for receipt of tenders for this contract with DFID is
31 July 2008.

State Responsiveness to Public
Security Needs:
The Politics of Security
Decision-Making

A Comparative Study of Nigeria,
Sri Lanka and Uganda

This comparative study of the politics of security decision-making focused on three countries where HMG currently supports SSR: Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Uganda. The aim of the study was firstly, to enhance understanding about the factors which influence security decision-making processes, and secondly, to explore ways of incorporating this knowledge more effectively into HMG’s SSR and broader conflict prevention and development programming.

For the detailed analysis which underpins this Policy Briefing, click here.

Report on the Security Sector
in Latin America and the Caribbean

This report published by FLACSO aims to contribute to the understanding of security sector related political and institutional processes in the region since the return to democracy.

SSR Practitioners’ Course

16-18 June 2008

GFN-SSR have just finished running our eighth SSR Practitioners' Course, which was well received by all participants.

Please click here to access further details about the course.

Promoting Conflict Prevention through Security Sector Reform: Review of Spending on Security Sector Reform through the Global Conflict Prevention Pool

Security sector reform is a key area of work for the UK government, and the Global Conflict Prevention Pool has been a major UK vehicle for supporting SSR. The decision to reorganise UK conflict prevention funding starting in April 2008 has offered an opportunity to assess lessons learned from implementing SSR activities through GCPP in order to provide a sound basis going forward.

This review examined the GCPP’s decision-making process on SSR, as well as the coherence, effectiveness and impact of GCPP funded SSR activities. While the review identifies several strengths of HMG’s SSR work such as applying a strategic approach to SSR programming, promoting joined-up approaches, influencing partner governments and other members of the international community and seeking to co-ordinate international SSR efforts, it also identifies opportunities to further strengthen the UK’s investments in SSR.

The review is being launched in London and Paris on the 2nd and 3rd of June.

Click here to read a short report summary.
Click here to access the full report.
Click here to view the HMG response to the report.

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Document Library

Introduction: At War’s End: Building Peace After Civil Conflict.. More

From Revolution to Reform : Georgia's Struggle with Democratic Institution Building and Security Sector Reform.. More

Democratic Oversight of the Security Sector: Turkey and the World.. More

Topic Guides

Civil Society & Security: The term ‘civil society’ is generally understood to encompass areas of activity that take place outside of both the state and the market... More

Helpdesk Reports

Read previous reports from our research helpdesk here.

GFN-SSR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DCAF. This is supported by an annual workplan outlining particular activities for cooperation and areas for information exchange.

GFN-SSR works closely with our sister project, the GSDRC, which specialises in information and resources on specific governance and social development issues.