UN use of private military and security companies practices and policies

Although subject to little discussion, the UN has increasingly paid private military and security companies (PMSCs) for a range of services in the areas of humanitarian affairs, peacebuilding and development. However, this practice has rarely translated into coherent policies or guidelines that coul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Østensen, Åsa Gilje, author (author)
Formato: Electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London Ubiquity Press 2011
London : 2011.
Colección:SSR Paper ; 3
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Sumario:Although subject to little discussion, the UN has increasingly paid private military and security companies (PMSCs) for a range of services in the areas of humanitarian affairs, peacebuilding and development. However, this practice has rarely translated into coherent policies or guidelines that could guide the UN in setting standards or ensuring responsible contracting procedures. This paper explores UN demand for PMSCs and identifies the need for a more proactive, sensitive and deliberate political approach in order to avoid potential pitfalls associated with involving PMSCs in the delivery of UN tasks.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (83)
ISBN:9781911529309