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Security Sector Reforms in Nepal

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  • Nishchal N. Pandey

    (Nishchal N. Pandey is Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, Kathmandu, Nepal.)

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Nepal’s security sector is in a state of transition: from an old structural hierarchy in the security, judicial and administrative sectors to a security apparatus that is more democratic, transparent and accountable to the people. While security sector reforms (SSR) are crucial for the political stability of the country, SSR can be successfully implemented only when integrated into the larger government planning framework. To this end, any SSR programme will have to address important issues such as the reform of the Nepal Army (NA), which is perhaps the most important actor in Nepal’s security landscape; integration of former Maoist rebels into the NA; and strengthening the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF). Additionally, successful SSR implementation will require the drawing up of a national security policy for Nepal and the adoption of a holistic approach to safeguarding its security interests.

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  • Nishchal N. Pandey, 2009. "Security Sector Reforms in Nepal," South Asian Survey, , vol. 16(2), pages 253-271, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:soasur:v:16:y:2009:i:2:p:253-271
    DOI: 10.1177/097152310901600206
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