The Security Sector Reform (SSR) has been positioned as a priority in Member States emerging from conflicts and those undergoing political transitions. Given the peculiarities and specific requirements of the continent’s security sector, the AU has developed policy frameworks to ensure African ownership of SSR processes as entrenched in the AU’s shared values. The (re)establishment and strengthening of the capacity of security institutions through comprehensive disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants and SSR constitute key priority pillars of the AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development policy.
