SADSEM in brief
The SADSEM network seeks to contribute to peace and security in southern Africa by strengthening the democratic management of its defence forces and other security organs.
It does so primarily by offering specialised training programmes to police and military officers and others involved in managing security in the region.
It also undertakes research on security issues, and helps governments in the region to develop defence policy.
The SADSEM network comprises nine tertiary partner institutions, which implement the programme in the 14 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
It is managed by the Centre for Defence and Security Management (CDSM) in the Graduate School of Public and Development Management of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The SADSEM network is primarily funded by the Danish government. It is also attracting growing support from other institutions as well as governments in the region.
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