Changing approaches to security
Building a state that works for women: Integrating gender into post-conflict state building
By Clare Castillejo (28/03/2011) Working Paper
Post-conflict state building provides an opportunity to construct a state that works for women. However, in many cases this opportunity is being missed. In this sense, donors need effectively to integrate gender into their assistance.
Projects: Strengthening women's citizenship in the context of state building
Changing approaches to security
Spain and the future of international cooperation. Towards real development effectiveness?
By Manuel Manrique (08/03/2011) Policy Brief
The IV High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan (Korea) at the end of the year will be key for development cooperation. In the run up to the event, Spain should contribute to a greater association between donor and partner countries, especially those active in South-South cooperation.
Projects: The division of labour and the aid efficiency agenda
Changing approaches to security
Walk the talk: The EU needs an effective early warning system to prevent conflict and promote peace
By Lucia Montanaro, Julia Schünemann (28/02/2011) Other publications
The EU needs a more effective early warning and response system in order to match its global ambitions in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. This paper identifies key constraints and suggests ways to overcome them.
Changing approaches to security
Reform without ownership? Dilemmas in supporting security and justice sector reform in Honduras
By Julia Schünemann (23/12/2010) Other publications
Honduras’ socio-economic situation is dire and the global economic crisis has fuelled increasing levels of poverty and unemployment. The country’s security and justice sector remains largely inefficient and is unable to safeguard security and the rule of law for its citizens. There is a crucial need for increased local ownership if EU policy is to trigger sustainable institutional change and thus further human security in Honduras.
Changing approaches to security
The EU and the Western Balkans: preparing for the long-haul
By Judy Batt (02/12/2010) Policy Brief
Several Western Balkans states have taken steps towards EU integration, but the region will have to work hard for many years before it is ready to join. The upcoming accession of Croatia should serve as an example to speed up the pace of reform. Meanwhile, EU concerns with its huge internal problems could delay enlargement even further.
Changing approaches to security
Security through democracy: Between aspiration and pretence
By Richard Youngs (02/11/2010) Working Paper
The EU describes democracy as the bedrock judged necessary to the success of ‘mainstream’ security strategies. In practice, its conviction in ‘security through democracy’ is today no more than passively aspirational.
