The main aim of SSR in transitional countries is to introduce the principles of democratic governance to the security sector.

Security sector institutions

Security sector reform

Security sector aspects

Security sector reform

UNIDIR and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces have developed a programme of work on the Challenges of Security Sector Governance in West Africa.

The IMF is supporting structural measures to enhance public sector governance and transparency.

Component 2 security sector reform

Support for security sector reform

Support for security sector reforms

It will now form the basis for strengthening the EU Afghan partnership across a wide range of areas, including political and economic governance, security sector reform and justice sector reform, counter narcotics, development, human rights, civil society and refugee return, education and culture.

Further enhancement of the security sector will depend on the Government's effective funding, strategic planning and management of the security sector.

Problems generating the need for reform of this sector are generally the result of poor governance.

Strengthening the capacity of the security sector

Strengthening the capacity of the security sector

I turn next to the security sector.

Promote and support the full participation of women in consultative and decision making forums for the design of post conflict reconstruction and governance frameworks, including constitutional, electoral, judicial, legislative and security sector reforms.

In 2004, UNIDIR participated in a conference in Abuja on the challenges of security sector governance in Africa, which was co hosted by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Centre.

Security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration

Security is a key area of concern today in e governance both physical security, in an age of terrorism, and cyber security.

Comprehensive security sector reform remains off the political agenda.

Security sector reform and national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration

Reform of the security sector also remains extremely slow.

Strengthening the capacity of the Sierra Leone security sector

The elections will constitute a major test not only of the country's ability to sustain democratic governance but also of the capacity of its security sector to sustain law and order, and a stable security environment in the delicate political environment which the elections will inevitably create.

Good governance is not synonymous with limited policy intervention or simply getting out of the way of the private sector.

Good governance, a vibrant civil society, functioning markets, and a competitive entrepreneurial private sector are essential ingredients of this process.

Several processes, internationally and regionally driven, have been addressing forest law enforcement, governance and associated trade in the forest sector.

Private sector provision of water services could be promoted by enhancing private sector confidence and trust in the State's governance structure through implementation of sound and stable legal and fiscal frameworks.

Recognizing the importance of a thriving private sector, employment generation, good governance and the rule of law to sustainable economic growth,

We have overhauled our legal system, and we are adopting high standards of good governance in the corporate and public sector.

An increasing number of women were involved in politics and governance, and in decision making in public and private sector ventures.

High level regional conferences on forest law enforcement and governance in Africa and Asia have explored ways for Governments, non governmental organizations and the private sector to combat illegal activity and promote good governance.

In Algeria, security sector reform particularly greater transparency is long overdue.

The strengthening of the security sector needs special, long term attention.

The plan focuses on a number of priority areas, such as further enhancing the security sector, reforming the corrections system, promoting good governance, strengthening the independence of the judiciary, and promoting anti corruption efforts, as well as restoring public services.

We must also invest in the governance sector and, in particular, the rule of law and respect for contractual rights and obligations.

Yet much more is required, particularly in regard to security sector reform.

Without it, reform of the entire security sector would have been incomplete.

These include security sector reform demobilization, disarmament and reintegration and electoral assistance.

Policymakers can manage these perceptions by improving public sector governance, ensuring sound macroeconomic management, promoting a transparent and supportive legal framework for private sector activity, building debt management capacity, and protecting investors from expropriation.

Genuine and sustained poverty alleviation will only occur in an environment of good governance, private sector growth and respect for private property ownership.

Political stability, good governance, clear property rights and reasonable tax structures are just some of the essential factors for fostering private sector growth.

Today we are recovering political and macroeconomic stability, democratic governance and, above all, trust in the Paraguayan State and in our business sector.

Approximately 60 per cent of public sector salaries are paid to security forces.