UN Use of Private Military and Security Companies
Download or Read eBook UN Use of Private Military and Security Companies PDF written by Åse Gilje Østensen and published by Ubiquity Press. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Åse Gilje Østensen |
Publisher | : Ubiquity Press |
Total Pages | : 83 |
Release | : 2011-11-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781911529309 |
ISBN-13 | : 1911529307 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis UN Use of Private Military and Security Companies by : Åse Gilje Østensen
Book excerpt: 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.