Stabilisation Unit

The Stabilisation Unit is a cross-government unit of the UK government, governed through the National Security Council.[1] It aims to support fragile states and countries emerging from conflict,[2] where close cooperation between international agencies, the military, and civilian personnel is essential.[3]

The Stabilisation Unit, formed in 2007 from the Post-Conflict Reconstruction Unit,[4] serves a similar function to and works closely with institutions such as the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (Canada)[5] and the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (United States).

Since 2015 the unit has been funded through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and governed through the National Security Council.[1] Prior to 2015 it was it is jointly controlled by the FCO, the DFID, and the MOD.[6]

Activities

The Stabilisation Unit's objectives are:[7][8]

  • To prevent or contain violent conflict;
  • To protect people, key assets and institutions
  • To promote political processes which lead to greater stability.
  • Prepare for longer-term development and address the causes of conflict.

Locations

The Stabilisation has provided advice, or assistance, for various places in crisis, including:

People

The SU recruits civil servants into the Civil Service Stabilisation Cadre (CSSC)[18][19]

The SU also recruits civilians; the UK Civilian Stabilisation Group (CSG) was launched in February 2010.[20] The SU maintains a flexible and diverse pool of civilian experts who can be deployed to assist other countries to help build peace & security.[17]

References
  1. "Stabilisation Unit - About us". gov.uk. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  2. "Civilian Experts needed for the UK Government's Stabilisation Unit". Local Government Alliance for International Development. 20 July 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  3. "About Us". Stabilisation Unit. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  4. "National security concerns continue to dictate Britain's government aid and development agendas". London School of Economics. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  5. Established in 2005 within Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (http://www.international.gc.ca/start-gtsr/index.aspx)
  6. "Stabilisation Unit". Directgov. 18 October 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  7. "Stabilisation and the Stabilisation Unit" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  8. "Stabilisation and Stability Operations: A Literature Review" (PDF). 30 June 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  9. "Afghanistan". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  10. Linklater, Magnus (2 July 2008). "Afghanistan: 'It was a battlefield last time I was here. The progress is remarkable'". The Times. London. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  11. "Other Countries". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  12. "Haiti". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  13. "Iraq". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  14. "Developing Forensic Capability in Iraq". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  15. "Sudan". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  16. "Security Sector Reform in Moldova". Stabilisation Unit. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  17. "Pool of British civilian experts to help countries emerging from violence launched". Defense Professionals. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  18. "Stabilisation Unit: a unique opportunity for local government employees". November 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  19. "Civil Service Stabilisation Cadre". 12 July 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  20. "Launch of UK Civilian Stabilisation Group (CSG)". National Archives. 9 February 2010. Archived from the original on 7 April 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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