Ashkenazi, M., & Müller, M. (2015). Der veränderte Charakter von Konflikten und die Folgen für Kinder. In UNICEF (Ed.), UNICEF-Report 2015. Kinder zwischen den Fronten (pp. 27-42). Frankfurt am Main: Fischer.
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BICC brief 49 “Smart Technology in SALW Control–Civilian Protection, the UN-PoA, and Transfer Control (SmartCon)”, edited by Michael Ashkenazi, Elvan Isikozlu and Marc Kösling, contains the majority of papers presented at the SmartCon 2013 in Berlin, sponsored by the German Federal Foreign Office... more
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BICC brief 47 is dedicated to the issue of Man-portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS). The authors Dr. Michael Ashkenazi, Princess Amuzu, Jan Grebe, Christof Kögler and Marc Kösling provide a comprehensive survey of all aspects of MANPADS as a challenge to managing civilian security. The... more
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Commercial security affects a number of development-related factors, such as the capacity of states to govern, overall feelings of public safety, economic growth and social welfare.Findings from field research in Timor-Leste, Liberia and Peru indicate that the relation between commercial security... more
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In recent months, NATO has approached member states with a request to redeploy several AWACs (Airborne Warning and Control) planes, currently based in Geilenkirchen, Germany, in support of air operations in Afghanistan. BICC, building on previous experience in Afghanistan, addresses two issues in... more
The purpose of this manual is to help strengthen the capacity of the West African community to deal with the devastating consequences of the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW). It is intended as a primer for those with little or no experience in SALW... more
The goals of this manual are: To provide an overview of the SALW issue and issues specific to West Africa.To promote action on SALW control in West Africa through the sharing of resources, good practice, case studies and tips from across the sub-region. To provide future trainers... more
The goals of this manual are: To provide an overview of the SALW issue and issues specific to West Africa.To promote action on SALW control in West Africa through the sharing of resources, good practice, case studies and tips from across the sub-region. To provide future trainers... more
The purpose of this Manual is to help strengthen the capacity of the West African community to deal with the devastating consequences of the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW). It is intended as a primer for those with little or no experience... more
This training module is intended for national, regional and international government officials, legislators, administrators and other stakeholders involved in SALW control,and therefore already have a general understanding of SALW issues. However, it isanticipated that these participants will have... more
This module is intended for those working to institute best practices of marking and tracing in their home countries within the framework of the UN Marking and Tracing Instrument (M&TI). The module includes all the necessary material you will need to: Understand the M&TI and related... more
This training module is intended for national, regional and international government officials, legislators, administrators and other stakeholders involved in SALW control, and therefore already have a general understanding of SALW issues. However, it is anticipated that these participants will have... more
BICC was commissioned to undertake a study on issues relating to Return and Reintegration (RR) of actors displaced by the fighting in Sudan and to provide action-oriented data on issues relating to RR as a basis for suggestions to improve the RR program in Southern Sudan. Data from the study was... more
This training module is intended for organizers, supervisors, trainers, and others working within youth organizations and/or any other groups that experience SALW and youth related problems, but not for the youth themselves. However, other groups in a country/region that experience problems in the... more
During your work you might have come across armed youth before, or have some youth in your group that may have been associated with guns in some way or another, or your organization is working with youth living in SALW saturated areas. Youth and small arms is a complex and serious issue, which... more
This Train the Trainer manual is intended to serve as a guideline to train future trainers by allowing them to do as much of the work as possible. The trainer should use him/herself as an example whenever possible to help illustrate certain points, and should ensure that all future trainers have a... more
This training module is intended for NGO staff, journalists, government officials and parliamentarians who have a general understanding of SALW issues, but who are unfamiliar with the subject of transfer controls and what these regulations entail. In particular, we feel that this module is very... more
This training module is intended for NGO staff, journalists, government officials and parliamentarians who have a general understanding of SALW issues, but who are unfamiliar with the subject of transfer controls and what these regulations entail. In particular, we feel that this module is very... more
This training module is designed for an audience from a post-conflict country or region, or those who intend to work in such contexts. Trainees may consist of future key players in national reintegration programs and/or an audience of international development workers that are going to assist the... more
This training module is designed for an audience from a post-conflict country or region, or those who intend to work in such contexts. Trainees may consist of future key players in national reintegration programs and/or an audience of international development workers that are going to assist the... more
This training module is intended for program managers or future program managers (PMs) working on SALW (Small Arms and Light Weapons) and/or ammunition destruction issues. The main focus of this module is on the destruction phase of the weapons and ammunition programs, which can be the final stage... more
This training module is intended for program managers or future program managers (PMs) working on SALW (Small Arms and Light Weapons) and/or ammunition destruction issues. The main focus of this module is on the destruction phase of the weapons and ammunition programs, which can be the final stage... more
This training module is intended for government officials, legislators, NGO project managers and coordinators, administrators and civil society activists who have a general understanding of SALW issues. However, it is anticipated that these participants will either have little to no knowledge of... more
This module is intended for anyone working in the field of small arms who would like to have a better understanding of the measures that exist to tackle the SALW issue at the national, regional and global levels. The objectives of this module are: To introduce the SALW problem.To overview the... more
This training module is intended for development project planners, managers, administrators, government officials, NGOs and local organizers. In fact, there are two types of audiences: those familiar with development issues for whom the training... more
This training module is intended for development project planners, managers, administrators, government officials, NGOs and local organizers. In fact, there are two types of audiences: those familiar with development issues for whom the training... more
Along with the other modules that comprise the series SALW Basics, this module is intended to provide a basic fundamental understanding of the issue of SALW for trainees who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. We recommend that you insert this module at the beginning of all... more
Along with the other modules that comprise the series SALW Basics, this module is intended to provide a basic fundamental understanding of the issue of SALW for trainees who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. Trainees who need a more detailed knowledge of SALW types and... more
Along with the other modules that comprise the series SALW Basics, this module is intended to provide a basic fundamental understanding of the issue of SALW for trainees who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. We recommend that you insert ... more
This module is intended to serve as a guideline for members of civil society and civil society organizations (CSOs) that want to become involved in small arms and light weapons (SALW) control. The objective of this training module is: To acquire an understanding of the role CSOs can play in a... more
Along with the other modules that comprise the series SALW Basics, this module is intended to provide a basic fundamental understanding of the issue of SALW for trainees who have had little or no previous exposure to the subject. We recommend those trainees, who are already familiar with... more
This module is intended to serve as a guideline for members of national and local civil society and civil society organizations (CSOs) and their representatives that want to become involved in small arms and light weapons (SALW) control. CSOs include, for example, registered charities or non-profit... more