The Privatisation of Security: Implications of Private Military Companies for Effective Security Governance

• Unité de recherche: DSI
• Numéro de projet: 2004VBS01

Mots-clé (Anglais)

Privatisation Military Companies

Description succincte (Anglais)

The Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF) is starting extensive research on the the issues of private military companies (PMCs). In this initial study, the DCAF assesses the role and impact of PMCs, analyses the adequacy of efforts to regulate these companies within the framework of democratic governance of the security sector, genenerates practical, policy relevant recommendations for future work in this area, draws conclusions for the government of Switzerland.

Objectifs du projet (Anglais)

The Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF) is starting extensive research on the the issues of private military companies (PMCs). In this initial study, the DCAF assesses the role and impact of PMCs, analyses the adequacy of efforts to regulate these companies within the framework of democratic governance of the security sector, genenerates practical, policy relevant recommendations for future work in this area, draws conclusions for the government of Switzerland.

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)

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Mise en oeuvre et application (Anglais)

Swiss security policy; 6th International Security Forum to be held 4-6 October 2004 at Montreux.