From research papers to training packs, find the resources you need, all in one place. For GISF members, please log in to access member-only resources.
This report by MAJ David L. DeAtley (United States Army, 2010) offers a detailed case study of both the FARC and the Taliban, with particular focus on their involvement in the drugs trade as their primary (and illicit) source of…
Humanitarian agencies are increasingly aware of the centrality of security-related training to strategies for ensuring the safety of aid workers whilst maintaining access to crisis-affected populations. In a survey conducted by the International Medical Corps (IMC) during the first half…
This template (2010) covers decision making and management for lockdown, relocation and evacuation, providing definitions and criteria.
This template provides the basic topics for a proficient Country security Plan, and includes topics like: The Organization presence in the country; Context analysis; Risk assessment; Security strategy; Standard operating procedures; Contingency Plans; Health; Behaviour; Roles and responsibilities; Maintaining Awareness;…
The aim of this guide (2010) by the CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) is to ensure that appropriate security measures are recommended to manage the risk to a level acceptable to all stakeholders. It introduces the concept…
This joint NGO briefing paper deals with restoring peace in Southern Sudan (2010). “As of January 2010, the next 12 months will be critical for the future of Sudan. As the country marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of…
This report by Zachary Jones, Corey Singletary, Bartosz Szkatula and Farha Tahir (2010) deals with economic developement in the Jammu and Kashmir region as a way to reduce secessionism. “Conflict and instability in Jammu and Kashmir have been a major…
This report by Miranda Gaanderse (2010), through DCAF, emerged from a working-level regional conference “Security for All: West Africa’s Good Practices on Gender in the Security Sector”, which was held in Saly, Senegal from 22 to 24 June. It was organised by…
This document describes the “information management challenge” – that of ensuring the security of sensitive information in the difficult conditions that may exist in many field offices, and where the risk of surveillance is present – and posits potential solutions…
Abduction of aid workers has risen sharply in particular contexts in the past decade. Abduction is a “unique form of critical incident”, characterised by its ongoing, “live” nature, often extended duration, the pressure of decision-making and uncertainty. Though the essential…