Security sector governance in South Asia

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2009

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Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, IN

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The project helped build research capacity in the region and is the first step in engaging civil society debate around complex issues in security sector reforms in South Asia. Security Sector Governance (SSG) is characterised by excessive state control, lack of transparency, excessive powers given to state agencies, and the absence of civil society participation. Few resources have been devoted to ending conflict and reducing the need for security forces. Project activities involved establishing a regional network, and produced a synthesis report of security sector governance in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan.

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SECURITY SECTOR REFORM, DEFENCE EXPENDITURE, INDIA, PAKISTAN, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, ECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION, CIVIL SOCIETY, HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, SOUTH ASIA, GOVERNMENT POLICY

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/45138

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (PCD) / Résultats de recherches (PCD)