Research in Security Sector Reform Policy [electronic resource] : The Case of Sierra Leone /
Varisco, Andrea Edoardo.author.
This book investigates the extent to which research has influenced and interacted with SSR policies, programmes and activities implemented by the UK in conflict-affected Sierra Leone. Varisco uses concepts and notions from the literature on the policy process and research utilisation to explore the ways in which research has influenced UK-led SSR policy. Here, the author analyses the evolution of the network of policy-makers, street-level bureaucrats, and researchers working on SSR in Sierra Leone, and argues that two main variables – an increased stability in the country and a progressive evolution of SSR in policy and research – contributed to the expansion of the policy network over time and to a better use of research by street-level bureaucrats on the ground. This title derives from the Sierra Leone case study a series of recommendations to improve the use of research by international organisations and bilateral donors working in fragile states.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Policy networks and research utilisation into policy.- Chapter 3: (Re)building fragile, conflict-affected states: a three-phase evolution in policy and research --  Chapter 4: Security sector reform and research: an international policy network.- Chapter 5: The influence of research on British-led SSR policy in Sierra Leone: the conflict period, 1996-2002.- Chapter 6:    The influence of research on British-led SSR policy in conflict-affected Sierra Leone: post-conflict period (2002-2013).- Chapter 7:     Research influence on policy: when, why, and how?.- Chapter 8: Conclusions and recommendations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     .
This book investigates the extent to which research has influenced and interacted with SSR policies, programmes and activities implemented by the UK in conflict-affected Sierra Leone. Varisco uses concepts and notions from the literature on the policy process and research utilisation to explore the ways in which research has influenced UK-led SSR policy. Here, the author analyses the evolution of the network of policy-makers, street-level bureaucrats, and researchers working on SSR in Sierra Leone, and argues that two main variables – an increased stability in the country and a progressive evolution of SSR in policy and research – contributed to the expansion of the policy network over time and to a better use of research by street-level bureaucrats on the ground. This title derives from the Sierra Leone case study a series of recommendations to improve the use of research by international organisations and bilateral donors working in fragile states.
Africa—Politics and government.
Politics and war.
African Politics.
Military and Defence Studies.