Strengthen future leading officers to engage in reform processes to modernise the army’s standards on International Humanitarian Law, rules of restraint in war and protection of civilians.

Deepened knowledge of the security sector good governance and leadership in transition will increase the army’s propensity to contribute constructively in peace negotiations and to drive reforms towards democratic governance of armed forces

Risultati principali attesi:  

Participants are exposed to norms and standards of International Humanitarian Law, the roots of restraint in war and the protection of civilians, and learn tools and methodologies to implement necessary reforms within their organisation.

Knowledge of norms and standards of International Humanitarian Law as well as the strengthened personal relations will increase the willingness of operational commanders to allow their troops to be trained on these subjects.

The participants will gain better knowledge about conduct and rules of modern armies and about good governance of security actors.

Through strengthened dialogue and stronger personal relations, Switzerland obtains a better access to provide humanitarian aid and development cooperation in conflict affected areas.

Risultati fasi precedenti:   During the last two years, a selected range of participants from the defence forces, from the civilian government, as well as from ethnic organisations have been trained on security sector concepts, federalism and diversity management. These activities have opened the dialogue to propose a more targeted approach to deal with these subjects.

Fase 1 15.03.2019 - 31.12.2019   (Completed)