Security Sector Reform
Sensitisation Workshop
1-2 June 2017
Brussels
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Opening address
Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to
the EU
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Ground rules
• Be on time
• Respect others’ opinions
• Switch off mobile phones
• No web surfing
• Share your experience, ask questions
• Intervene often but concisely
• Chatham House Rules
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Introductions
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Geneva Centre for the Democratic
Control of Armed Forces
• An international foundation
established in 2000
• 61 member countries
• A Centre for security, development
and rule of law
• Support security sector governance
and reform
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Find out from the person next
to you..
• Their name and
current position
• 1 of their
expectations for
the workshop
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Participants
Nationality
Female
Male
Location
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Participants
Does your work involve SSR?
Have you attended/completed
any online trainings related to
SSR?
Background
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Workshop…
Objectives
• Build understanding key characteristics (1-2-3) of SSR
concept
• …including inter-linkages between components such as
justice, police and defence reform
• Explore opportunities between key international actors
• Engage in dialogue and experience sharing with fellow
practitioners
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