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ICOS Citizenship
The ICOS Citizenship programme combines innovative research and policy analysis to promote pragmatic responses to today's most pressing social challenges. ICOS aims to promote the values of citizenship and empowerment in communities at the grassroots level: processes of social transformation are achieved through multi-sector policy initiatives and joint responsibility. ICOS supports communities to become safer, paving the way for social and economic development. The ICOS Centre of Excellence on Citizenship is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Africa Brasil Transcontinental Dialogue: Public Security in the 21st Century, Challenges and Responses
The rapid rate of twentieth century urbanisation means that many countries have struggled to keep pace with employment, education and social provision. Countries find themselves confronting associated challenges such as growing inequality and disaffected youth populations. Key security challenges include organised crime, narcotics and small arms trade, prison management, urban crime and violence. This is having a negative knock-on effect on urban social and economic development. Security is usually seen as a matter for law enforcement agencies, and the solutions are frequently associated with evermore extensive police operations. The police play an important role in investigating and resolving crime, managing risk and facilitating community justice. However, social policies that address inequality and underemployment also contribute significantly to the safety of all citizens because they address the root causes of the issues. This dialogue aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences from different perspectives of policymakers and practitioners in Brazil and African countries, creating a space for open discussion and innovation. Click here to download the complete programme Click here to download the list of participants and speakers' biographies
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