The Nepali Security Sector: An Almanac has just been published in Switzerland and can be
downloaded in a PDF file on the Internet. The book should become primary
reference material for the Constituent Assembly and Nepal’s government agencies
for years to come. According to the editor, Bishnu Sapkota,the objective in publishing The
Almanac is to “contribute to the discourse
on security sector reform that will have a far-reaching impact on Nepal’s state
restructuring and democratic process.
This is a must-have-document for anyone who has a vested
interest in the political stability of Nepal.
The Almanac is
divided into sections that include:
1. The Legislature
2. The Executive Branch
3. Security Groups: the Nepal Army, the PLA, the Nepal
Police, the Armed Police Force, Border Security, the National Intelligence
Department (NID), Non-Statuary Forces, and Private Security Forces.
4. Third Parties: Involvement of Civil Society in the
Security Sector
The book brings together perspectives not only from major
political parties but also from the media, human rights and
constitutional/legal areas. Every chapter touches on the historical context and
analysis of the current status. The Almanac
also includes extremely useful and highly detailed charts to augment the
content, as seen below (click on images to enlarge):
I am unable to provide a direct link. But here is how you can access the book. Go to Google Search and type in “The Nepali Security Sector: An Almanac”. The second listing on the page indicates a PDF file. Click on it and you will be able to read and download the entire 373-page document.
