Columbia International Affairs Online
CIAO DATE: 8/5/2007
The ‘Sarajevo Process' Client Procurement Guidelines for Private Security Companies
2006 August
South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract
The Sarajevo PSC Client Procurement Guidelines were developed by a diverse group of client organisations and private security providers from Bosnia and Herzegovina during June – July 2006 as part of the Sarajevo Process to enhance the conduct and regulation of the private security industry across South Eastern Europe. (See AR/076 for further details of the process). The need for these guidelines was identified by clients who wish to avoid many of the risks associated with employing low-cost security providers, which can include poor service delivery and the misuse of force.
