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This paper by CSS (2011) gives a brief history of relations between Russia and the North Caucasus, including tactics by the Russian government to combat secessionist and more recently terrorist threats. This includes an examination of Medvedev’s modernisation policy, stating…
Each organization is responsible for the health and safety of its employees. In order for employees to be well prepared before travelling or being sent abroad security training must be followed. This document outlines the proposed mandatory Safety & Security…
This is the consultation paper of the Institute of Risk Management’s (IRM) study ‘risk appetite and risk tolerance’ (2011).
This paper by Jeffrey Dressler ans Reza Jan (2011) details the expansion of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan’s tribal areas through peace accords signed between rival Sunni and Shia factions in Kurram Agency, Pakistan. The peace accords brought nearly four…
Guideline provided by the Centre for Safety and Development (2011). This NGO Security Policy is for guidance only, for small NGOs without field offices or expats. It has to be tailored to the characteristics of your organisation, mandate and context.
This two page document by the ODI (Overseas Development Institute, 2011) summarises the Humanitarian Emergency Response Review (HERR) commissioned by the UK government to look into how the UK should respond to rapid-onset humanitarian emergencies. It claims the HERR gives a very…
This protocol provides procedures on preparing and presenting a briefing to visitors, and includes a checklist consisting of two parts, an obligatory part and a part that is obligatory if deemed necessary by the Regional Director of the intended destination.
This Security Guidelines should be seen as an extension of any organisation’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Country Security Plan. Whereas the SOPs are obligatory, the Guidelines may not be. They act as a guide in various situations and…
Commissioned by Church World Service Pakistan/Afghanistan, this background paper (2011) aims to influence further debate and policy developments concerning safety and security for aid workers. Specifically, the paper addresses the core theme of responsability. It will address questions of who…