Partners
The Centre for International Cooperation and Security (CICS) is an internationally recognised centre for applied research, consultancy services and training on a range of issues related to conflict, security and development, including DDR. It has a wide network of established partnerships and relationships with the primary or secondary stakeholders in the Project, in all continents, as well as with the relevant institutions and research communities.
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is a leading regional human security research institution based in South Africa and operating across sub-Saharan Africa with offices in Nairobi and Addis Ababa. It engages on peace and security issues throughout Africa, and has well-developed applied research, training and capacity-building programmes aimed at influencing policy and practice on human security, DDR, governance, criminal justice, SSR, conflict prevention, peacekeeping and associated programmes. The ISS has developed substantial cooperative work with and through sub-regional organisations such as the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The Niall O'Brien Centre, based in Bacolod City, Philippines, not only has extensive experience of research and engagement with DDR and related processes in Mindanao, but also active engagement with similar policy and implementation communities across South and South East Asia.
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Its mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. It does this by locking together high-quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. ODI works with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries. ODI's work centres on its research and policy groups and programmes.
Saferworld is an independent NGO that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives. Saferworld believes in working with others to achieve common objectives. Saferworld's aim is to empower local partners with the skills to become more effective and sustainable. Saferworld develops and carries out programmes with a range of governments and international, regional, national and local organisations. Saferworld has offices in London and Nairobi, and currently has programmes in Africa, Europe and South Asia.