Research in Security Sector Reform Policy The Case of Sierra Leone
This book investigates the extent to which research has influenced and interacted with SSR policies, programmes and activities implemented by the UK in conflict-affected Sierra Leone. Varisco uses concepts and notions from the literature on the policy pro
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ANDREA EDOARDO VARISCO
Research in Security Sector Reform Policy
Andrea Edoardo Varisco
Research in Securit y Sector Reform Policy The Case of Sierra Leone
Andrea Edoardo Varisco Conflict Armament Research London, UK
ISBN 978-1-137-58674-2 ISBN 978-1-137-58675-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-58675-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931576 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 The author(s) has/have asserted their right(s) to be identified as the author(s) of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Macmillan Publishers Ltd. The registered company address is: The Campus, 4 Crinan Street, London, N1 9XW, United Kingdom
To my son Vinicio and his future
‘Dr Andrea Varisco’s critical assessment of the role of research in influencing SSR policy is much needed given the huge sums being spent on policy research and the patchy track record of externally-supported SSR processes. His analysis of British SSR policy in Sierra Leone unpacks the complex factors hindering the uptake of research findings by policymakers and suggests ways to better align external research and SSR assistance with difficult working contexts and needs on the ground.’ –Dylan Hendrickson, Senior Fellow and Editor, Conflict, Security and Development, King’s College London ‘This monograph is a smart and engaging examination of how research has influenced and partly shaped security sector reform in Sierra Leone after war ended in the country in 2002. In policy circles as well as academia, it is intuitively assumed that research is an important element of development programming. This book is a crucial contribution to understanding how this occurs in
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