Public-Private Partnerships
wHO WE ARE
Around the world, security functions traditionally provided by the state are increasingly undertaken by the private sector. However, security sector governance and reform processes commonly reflect a state-centric approach to security provision, management and oversight. DCAF’s Public-Private Partnerships Division promotes a holistic approach to SSG/R through:
- Supporting effective oversight and accountability of the private security industry at global, regional and national levels
- Promoting human rights-sensitive security practices with companies that operate in complex environments
- Reinforcing multi-stakeholder initiatives and public-private partnerships that promote security, development and the protection of human rights
- Providing knowledge services, including through the development of web-based platforms and multi-language tools.
Our Programmes
DCAF’s Public-Private Partnerships Division supports multi-stakeholder partnerships between states, parliaments, international organisations, civil society and the private sector that promote security, development and the respect for human rights.
Partners
The Montreux Document Forum
The Montreux Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)
UNLIREC
DiploFoundation
University of Denver
IPIECA (The global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues)
Queen’s University (Ontario, Canada)
Lumière Synergie pour le Développement (LSD)
Socios Perú
Geneva Internet Platform
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
German Federal Foreign Office