This publication was commissioned by the African Security Sector Network (ASSN) and generously supported by the Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR) in its facilitation role which is to encourage and strengthen SSR network cooperation.
An electronic copy of this publication can be obtained from the GFN-SSR at www.ssrnetwork.net/publications/gfn_ssr_publications.php and from the ASSN at www.africansecuritynetwork.org
The ASSN is a network of African scholars and practitioners with an interest in security sector reform. It seeks and supports the advancement of the principles of democratic governance of the security sector in Africa. By sharing its accumulated knowledge and lessons learned, the ASSN creates a framework that enables capacity building and promotes dialogue and informs policymaking. For more information, see: www.africansecuritynetwork.org GFN-SSR promotes human security and development through information sharing, capacity building and network facilitation. For more information, see: www.ssrnetwork.net
