Launch Program 2014
Secretariat of the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law
On 13 March 204, the Steering Group of the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law established the thematic focus for the Platform in the year 2014, based on a consultative process. The thematic focus for the Platform will inform the different types of activities undertaken by the network in 2014.
Three lines of inquiry include:
a) The IOB Evaluation Report 'Investing in Stability and Beyond' and the related event;
b) Online debate on Foreign Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts;
c) Discussions that emerged from thematic headers of the Annual Conference:
- Violence on the Periphery
- Globalization and Social Justice
- New Approaches to Security
It resulted in the following thematic foci in 2014, that were addressed in various and innovative ways:
- The role of politics in the provision of security and rule of law
- International aims, ways of working and tools for action;
- Deeper drivers of insecurity and justice.