INTERNATIONALSTABILITY

OPERATIONSASSOCIATION

Role of the Private Sector in Stability and DevelopmentPakistan and Afghanistan SummitRegional Security and Stability session

Doug Brooks, President, ISOA25 May 2011

SECURITY…

“Security is 90% of the problem, but only 10% of the solution.”

THE INDUSTRY…

LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT

• Logistics• Aviation• Construction• Maintenance• UXO/Demining• Transport• Medical Services• Supply• Shelter• IT Infrastructure

PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES

• Site protection• Convoy• Private Security

Detail• Threat

Assessment• Intelligence• Risk

Management

SECURITY SECTOR REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT

• SSR• Training• Economic

Development• Crisis

Mitigation & Recovery

• Governance• Rule of Law• Law

Enforcement• Development

INDUSTRY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

• Law Firms• Insurance• Consultants

Accounting or Financial

• PR/Marketing• Reputational• Staff

Augmentation Recruitment

Allow gov’ts/clients to focus on larger mission

Reduce logistical burden and personnel drain

Durability, capacity, expertise

Reduced Int’l footprint of operation

Economic benefits of stimulating economy

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INDUSTRY ESSENTIAL TO STABILITY OPERATIONS

THE INDUSTRY…

“Private organizations in our industry utilize local talent when

allowed so long as the necessary skill sets are available. If not local, then TCNs, and if TCNs

aren’t allowed, only then Westerners.”

KEY INDUSTRY ISSUES IN AFGHANISTAN…

INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITY…

“Our unique industry must be responsible if we are to earn the trust and business of clients; self

policing is just the beginning.”

Part I Clarifies International LawContracting StatesTerritorial StatesHome States

Part II Good Practices for the private sector

More than 30 states have affirmed support

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INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE: 2008 MONTREUX DOCUMENT

Signed in Geneva in November 2010

Led by IndustryFacilitated by Swiss GovernmentFull support of UK and U.S. governments

PSC - specificWill be expanded to larger industry

Carrots and SticksMajor clients to only use compliant companiesAccountability mechanism can rule out firms

Welcome NGO client support

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THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PRIVATE

SECURITY PROVIDERS (PSCS)

ABOUT ISOA…

ISOA Code of Conduct

Engage with governments, NGOs, other clients in support of best practices

Outreach and educational events, activities related to standards

Advocacy with governments and policy-makers

CREATE & UPHOLD INDUSTRY STANDARDS, BEST PRACTICES

ABOUT ISOA…

THE WORLD’S ONLY STANDARDS-BASED ASSOCIATION FOR ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE STABILITY OPERATIONS

INDUSTRY

Armored Vehicles

Aviation Logisticsand Maintenance

Aviation: Rotary

Base Supportand Logistics

Construction

ConsultingServices

Demining andUXO Removal

Equipment

Ground TransportLogistics

Human Developmentand Capacity Building

InformationTechnology

Intelligence Services and Analysis

Legal, Accounting and Compliance Services

Logistics, Freightand Supply

Medical SupportServices

Product Suppliersand Manufacturers

Risk Management

Security

Security Sector Reform

Shelter

Communications and Tracking

Fleet Management,Leasing, Maintenance

Language Servicesand Interpretation

Recruitment andHuman Resources

Training

Types of Services

ABOUT ISOA…

OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE ROLE AND VALUE OF THE INDUSTRY

Advocacy InitiativesAdvocacy Initiatives Annual Summit, Conferences

Annual Summit, Conferences

Seminars, Networking Receptions

Seminars, Networking Receptions

ABOUT ISOA…

JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE OPERATIONS

www.PEACEOPS.com

QUESTIONS?

www.STABILITY-OPERATIONS.org