Overview of Rural Security in the Post-Accord Conflict in Colombia

This project aims to continue to strengthen and support the police in the large metropolitan areas as well as to introduce and support police services in the rural areas of Colombia. This project also works to address instability resulting from delays in peace implementation in rural Colombia by developing context analyses and public policy recommendations on rural security. The products developed supports authorities in making informed decisions that respond directly to realities and challenges on the ground. Project activities include: (1) designing and implementing a security management tool for the development of security public policy; (2) providing training to local authorities on using the security management tool; and (3) collecting and analysing information on rural citizen security.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved knowledge of local authorities on rural security conditions in 20 municipalities of 3 provinces to address security public policies on those areas; and (2) increased awareness and recognition of the importance of public security policies in strengthening rural security governance in 20 municipalities of 3 provinces.