Feasibility Study on possible Norwegian support for Defence Sector Reform in the Republic of South Sudan
South Sudan, The Republic of
16/10/2011 - 28/10/2011This mission was a feasibility study to see if/how Norway can support defence sector reform in RSS; specifically, to explore possible capacity building of RSS Ministry of Defence (MoD) through direct institutional engagement for Norway MoD.
Reform of the security sector, including the defence sector, is recognised by the Government of South Sudan and the international community as crucial for the consolidation of peace and development in the new state. Institutional development of the Ministry of Defence has been identified as a priority programme area in the conflict prevention and security sector pillar of the draft South Sudan Development Plan (2011–2013). This feasibility study will identify whether and how could Norway contribute to enabling the RSS MOD to be more effective and accountable and jointly strengthen Norway’s relationship with South Sudan.
A feasibility study that identifies the priorities and needs of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, and considers whether they can be met by Norway, possibly in cooperation with other partners, including from the region. It also examines potential associated risks. The study will inform a political decision by Norway on future engagement.
The objective of the feasibility study is to examine whether and how Norway can support reform of the defence sector in the Republic of South Sudan, by building capacity in the Ministry of Defence. The study will identify the priorities and needs of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, and consider whether they can be met by Norway, possibly in cooperation with other partners, including from the region. It will also examine potential associated risks. The study will inform a political decision by Norway on future engagement.