The use of private security providers and services in humanitarian operations
As conditions of insecurity continue to challenge international humanitarian operations in many countries around the world, aid organisations have adopted a number of different measures in response. Among the most controversial of these measures has been the contracting of commercial entities to provide security services for operations and personnel. This study on the use of private security providers in humanitarian operations aims to establish an evidence base on the usage of commercial security entities by humanitarian operations.
Suggested Citation
Stoddard, A., Harmer., A. & DiDomenico, V. (2008). The use of private security providers and services in humanitarian operations. Humanitarian Policy Group, Report 27, October.