DCAF is an international foundation established in 2000 on the initiative of the Swiss Confederation, as the 'Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces'. In May 2019, DCAF was officially renamed DCAF- Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance. DCAF contributes to enhancing security sector governance (SSG) through security sector reform (SSR).
The International Security Sector Advisory Team (ISSAT)
DCAF’s International Security Sector Advisory Team (ISSAT) provides practical support to the international community in its efforts to improve security and justice, primarily in conflict-affected and fragile states. It does this by working with a group of member states and institutions to develop and promote good security and justice reform practices and principles, and by helping its members to build their capacity to support national and regional security and justice reform processes.
The International Security Sector Advisory Team (ISSAT) was officially created within DCAF – the Centre for Security Sector Governance on 8 February 2008. It is one of DCAF’s four departments and forms part of the multi-dimensional approach that DCAF has supporting Security Sector Governance.
ISSAT brings together 16 bilateral donors and a range of multilateral and regional actors active in supporting SSR processes, providing assistance with assessments, evaluations, knowledge and learning, as well as facilitating greater coordination and shared approaches
The ISSAT team brings together a diverse array of experience in security and justice reform, international development and programme management. The delivery of ISSAT's core products and services is led by its staff of SSR Advisors and a roster of SSR Associates who bring years of practical experience working on SSR issues around the globe.