DCAF is supporting the Gambian Office of National Security with a five-day workshop to develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the country’s recently developed National Security Sector Coordination Model. When completed, the SOP will provide clear guidelines on intelligence sharing, crisis management, interagency collaboration, and resource deployment. Participants at the workshop, including representatives from security institutions, civil society organizations, and the Office of National Security, will ensure that the document reflects the realities of current challenges to national security, and enhances the overall security architecture of the country.
12 Sep 2024DCAF recently conducted a training programme for senior representatives of Ukrainian defence education institutions. The training delved into the principles of ethical behaviour and explored frameworks that guide decision-making in complex environments. This is part of our cooperation with the Building Integrity Training and Educational Center of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. It aims to ensure that ethical considerations are at the centre of strategic planning and operations conducted by Ukraine's defence institutions, which is critical to maintaining national security and fostering international partnerships.
09 Sep 2024DCAF met with the Minister of Interior of North Macedonia to discuss ongoing processes within the Ministry of Interior supported by DCAF's Intelligence and Security Sector Reform Programme in North Macedonia. Discussions included improving the automated exchange of biometric data, strengthening police integrity through the implementation of the Ministry's Integrity Plan 2023-2025, and improving cooperation within the criminal justice chain.
04 Sep 2024DCAF wrapped up a series of meetings in Kyiv with national and international stakeholders dedicated to Ukraine's security and defence transformation. We held discussions with key partners, including the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and other security actors, focusing on aligning our collective efforts to advance critical reforms and ensure the resilience of Ukraine's institutions. We compared notes with NATO, the European Union and other international stakeholders, reinforcing our cooperation and exploring new ways to strengthen security frameworks in Ukraine. We are grateful for the meaningful collaboration and trust our partners have placed in us.
03 Sep 2024This week DCAF’s Director Nathalie Chuard (left) and Thomas Greminger, Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (right) welcomed Tobias Privitelli, the new Director of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. The three ‘Geneva Centres’ as they are widely known, are all funded in large part by the Swiss government. We work from different angles to support the same goals: peace and security, especially in fragile and conflict-affected places. The three Directors meet regularly to talk about how the Centres can collaborate to maximize their impact and best support the work being done across International Geneva.
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