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SSGAF: Security Sector Governance Assessment Framework
The Security Sector Governance Assessment Framework is an institutional assessment framework for the security sector, designed to assist governments and their partners in determining how best to strengthen democratic governance of the security sector, as part of a broader national vision. This implies an involvement of all relevant actors from the political, developmental and security fields. The framework is designed to promote dialogue between these stakeholders. In addition, the framework focuses on those areas that represent important entry points for policy: justice and the rule of law; policy development, planning and implementation; professionalism; oversight; and management of security sector expenditures. It also provides governments with a mechanism for engaging constructively with their external partners in order to strengthen democratic governance of the security sector. The framework's purpose is to contribute to strategy development. As such, it provides the basis on which projects can be developed and implemented.
The SSGAF was developed at the request of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.