(CSOs), and women's groups committed to peace and dialogue,
enabling them to fully participate in the SSR process.
Begin an SSR approach with an initial security needs assessment
followed as soon as possible by the development of a strategic
framework; include broad consultations in the needs assessment
and designing the strategic framework; agree on and insist on which
organization(s) will lead the SSR operation; promote coherence and
coordination across national governmental departments involved in
SSR.
Establish a shared vision among partners at the outset, and set
strategic objectives for SSR.
Correct any imbalances at the national level involving excessive
military authority or autonomy.
Strengthen justice and rule of law provisions in peace agreements;
take into account traditional and non-formal justice institutions.
Continue to build common ground between military and civilian
officials throughout the SSR process, and ensure that defense policy
and defense strategy are developed accordingly.
SSR needs to be seen as a long-term commitment. Set a long-term
timeframe, to allow ambitions/reforms to be achieved under the
challenging conditions/environment.
Donors should commit their support for the duration of the SSR
timespan. International commitments and assistance need to continue
well beyond formal conclusion of peace/stability missions.
Implementation mechanisms should be as representative, participatory, and transparent as possible, and subject to monitoring,
evaluation, and oversight by a neutral agency, such as the United
Nations.
Manage SSR activities at the appropriate level on a continuous basis,
with stakeholder involvement at all levels.
Emphasize the gradual development of host nation (HN) ownership,
including civil society ownership. SSR sustainability requires
dedicated, meaningful resources from the HN.
Allow flexible programming to meet emerging needs and to progressively achieve results.
Be clear about the roles and functions of each security service/force.
Instill and promote human rights and the rule of law in the security
forces. It is imperative that they respect the people whom they have
sworn to serve and protect.
Create substantial oversight to support a policy of hiring and promoting the most qualified applicants in a corruption free environment.
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