Security Sector Reform Integrated Technical Guidance Notes

Abstract

The Integrated Technical Guidance Notes (ITGNs) on security sector reform (SSR) were developed through a collaborative effort by a wide range of actors from within the United Nations, SSR experts, academics and policy-makers. The ITGNs focus on crosscutting areas beyond specific categories or components of the security sector (such as defence, police, corrections, etc.). The crosscutting thematic issues and processes cover a broad range and impact on the entire security sector. At this first stage, the Notes focus on national security policy- and strategy-making, gender, democratic governance, peace processes, and national ownership. However, the ITGNs are intended to be a growing body of work, which will continue to expand and improve through field-level practice and the inclusion of additional (thematic) issue areas. These ITGNs apply to all United Nations staff engaged in SSR support, whether in the field and regional offices, or at Headquarters.