Ferdinand von Habsburg-Lothringen, a former strategic advisor to the UNDP, shares his experiences implementing security sector reform in South Sudan. He discusses the process and challenges of implementing SSR strategies in a newly formed state and provides advice to those going out to the demanding and delicate role of advising.
Questions asked during the interview:
1. How can sustainability be ensured without creating dependency?
2. Have you ever been asked to do the work instead of providing support?
3. Have you ever come across cases of corruption and how do you deal with them?
4. What top tips would you give to a new advisor in charge of designing a capacity development plan?
Part 1 of this interview discusses identifying capacity and dealing with trauma.
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