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This research paper takes a closer look at the domestic and external implications of Zimbabwe’s economic reform and re-engagement agenda.
This paper by Jane Kinninmont (2016) focuses on the challenges of defining and understanding ‘extremism’ in the context of the Gulf Arab states, and the related issues this creates for UK policy.
This paper by Ghadi Sary (2016) assesses the development of the local administration of Rojava, its context within Syria and the wider Kurdish political scene. It aims to present a different perspective on the challenges, opportunities and threats faced by…
The purpose of this paper by Harriet Moynihan (2016) is to set out a clear statement of the law on aiding and assisting as it stands, with particular regard to its application in situations of armed conflict and counterterrorism. The…
This paper by Kate Jones (2017) outlines elements of the UK regulatory framework that do or could adversely affect humanitarian action in areas controlled by NSAGs.
Overview The Dutch Security Network is an informal network of NGOs who are interested to discuss organisational security matters. The network exists since 2006 and has more than 40 participating NGOs. The network has a steering committee consisting of 5…
People management has a direct impact on security risk management. This module takes a closer look at the employee cycle and identifies the practices in people management which carry an obligation or risk. This module demonstrates that the best solution…
During the first nine months of 2016, open sources reported 487 aid staff killed, kidnapped, injured or assaulted. That is 60% more than the same period in 2015 according to information gathered by Insecurity Insight. NGOs with sufficient resources and senior…
This guidance document (2017) was developed by Harry Linnell who is a Crisis Management Insurance Broker at RKH Specialty. It provides guidance to NGOs on the questions to consider before taking out crisis management insurance.
Overview The UK Security Focal Point Group is a group of UK-based staff, who in their role act wholly or partially as the Security Focal Point for their organisation. The Group first met in February 2015 as an initiative encouraged…