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DCAF 52nd Foundation Council meeting DCAF held its 52nd Foundation Council meeting alongside 20 of its members. They voiced strong appreciation for DCAF's work, especially our continued focus on human security, transparency, accountability, as well as the protection of conflict-affected populations. These sentiments are also echoed in the positive findings of DCAF’s evaluation commissioned by the Swiss government. It recognized DCAF's strong convening power, the successful delivery of its organizational reform, and its significant role in norm-setting.   03 Jul 2026

  • DCAF 52nd Foundation Council meeting

    DCAF held its 52nd Foundation Council meeting alongside 20 of its members. They voiced strong appreciation for DCAF's work, especially our continued focus on human security, transparency, accountability, as well as the protection of conflict-affected populations. These sentiments are also echoed in the positive findings of DCAF’s evaluation commissioned by the Swiss government. It recognized DCAF's strong convening power, the successful delivery of its organizational reform, and its significant role in norm-setting.
     

    03 Jul 2026

European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels DCAF Deputy Director Béatrice Godefroy joined the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels to discuss the growing challenge of hybrid threats on the panel "Countering hybrid threats: strengthening democratic resilience and information integrity." The panelists examined how governments, international organizations and technology actors work together to strengthen democratic resilience while safeguarding information integrity. Building accountable institutions and fostering cooperation remain essential to protecting democratic societies. 01 Jul 2026

  • European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels

    DCAF Deputy Director Béatrice Godefroy joined the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels to discuss the growing challenge of hybrid threats on the panel "Countering hybrid threats: strengthening democratic resilience and information integrity." The panelists examined how governments, international organizations and technology actors work together to strengthen democratic resilience while safeguarding information integrity. Building accountable institutions and fostering cooperation remain essential to protecting democratic societies.

    01 Jul 2026

Joint DCAF-ICoCA scoping mission in Mozambique DCAF was in Mozambique for a scoping mission as part of the CRM Secure project. Funded by the European Union and implemented jointly with the International Code of Conduct Association, with support from the OECD-OCDE, CRM Secure aims to strengthen responsible, community-focused security practices in the critical raw materials sector. The joint DCAF–ICoCA team met with representatives from government, the private sector, and local communities to identify opportunities for collaboration for the implementation of the project in Mozambique. 29 Jun 2026

  • Joint DCAF-ICoCA scoping mission in Mozambique

    DCAF was in Mozambique for a scoping mission as part of the CRM Secure project. Funded by the European Union and implemented jointly with the International Code of Conduct Association, with support from the OECD-OCDE, CRM Secure aims to strengthen responsible, community-focused security practices in the critical raw materials sector. The joint DCAF–ICoCA team met with representatives from government, the private sector, and local communities to identify opportunities for collaboration for the implementation of the project in Mozambique.

    29 Jun 2026

Cybersecurity capacity-building support in Montenegro In Montenegro, with the Ministry of Public Administration, DCAF presented the results framework of its cybersecurity capacity-building support, showcasing key achievements delivered over the past two years and their contribution to national strategic priorities. The results demonstrated measurable progress in strengthening cybersecurity legislation and policies, developing professional skills, and enhancing the integration of National Critical Information Infrastructure stakeholders. It supports Montenegro’s implementation of the EU Reform Agenda. 22 Jun 2026

  • Cybersecurity capacity-building support in Montenegro

    In Montenegro, with the Ministry of Public Administration, DCAF presented the results framework of its cybersecurity capacity-building support, showcasing key achievements delivered over the past two years and their contribution to national strategic priorities. The results demonstrated measurable progress in strengthening cybersecurity legislation and policies, developing professional skills, and enhancing the integration of National Critical Information Infrastructure stakeholders. It supports Montenegro’s implementation of the EU Reform Agenda.

    22 Jun 2026

Regional parliamentary dialogue in South East Europe Earlier this month, The Annual Meeting of Representatives of Defence and Security Committees from South East Europe Parliaments was held in Zagreb. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and good practices in parliamentary oversight of the defence and security sector, while addressing current security challenges. DCAF has long supported regional parliamentary dialogue in South East Europe, which now stands as a region with highly developed normative and institutional frameworks for democratic governance. 15 Jun 2026

  • Regional parliamentary dialogue in South East Europe

    Earlier this month, The Annual Meeting of Representatives of Defence and Security Committees from South East Europe Parliaments was held in Zagreb. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and good practices in parliamentary oversight of the defence and security sector, while addressing current security challenges. DCAF has long supported regional parliamentary dialogue in South East Europe, which now stands as a region with highly developed normative and institutional frameworks for democratic governance.

    15 Jun 2026

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