Disaster Risk Reduction, preparedness and relief and the security sector
The security sector plays a key role in planning for, managing and implementing resilience and disaster response measures. Due to their preparedness, capabilities and access to resources, internal and external defence forces, as well as, governance and judiciary institutions become primary service-providers during national disasters.
This note scopes the conceptual linkages between Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Security Sector Reform (SSR), highlighting the importance of governance reform and accountability measures for deploying effective, efficient and accountable DRR measures.