DCAF hosted its annual Heads of Country Office meeting in Geneva. Leaders from DCAF’s 15 country offices gathered to reflect on trends in security sector governance, exchange lessons from the field, and align around DCAF’s new institutional strategy. The event fostered collaboration and strategic foresight to strengthen impact in complex contexts.
11 Jul 2025DCAF took part in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye. With 180 participants from NATO and partner regions, discussions focused on governance, human security, and parliamentary oversight. DCAF emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, transparency, and legitimacy—drawing on field experience from contexts such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
07 Jul 2025A handover ceremony marked the completion of the project on standardization and systematization of technical equipment for the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Implemented with support from DCAF, the Swiss Government, and the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the project developed internal documents to enhance interoperability, procurement, and planning in areas such as human resources, mobility, and telecommunications.
04 Jul 2025DCAF joined the Partnership for peace workshop in Istanbul, focusing on emerging technologies in conflict prevention in the South Caucasus, to present research on digitalization and security sector governance. Participants discussed new tech’s role in peacebuilding and developed recommendations for effective use, inclusive training, rights-based regulations, and transparent decision-making. The workshop highlighted the importance of collaboration among regional stakeholders to ensure sustainable peace.
30 Jun 2025DCAF held the closing meeting of its Human Capacity Building activity in collaboration with the Montenegrin Ministry of Public Administration. During the session, DCAF presented key conclusions and officially handed over the Assessments and Recommendations document to the Ministry’s leadership. These findings led to a tailored three-year roadmap to support the Ministry’s transition from a traditional setup to a more functional and effective structure.
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