The need for security sector reform has come to occupy a prominent place in national debates. Reviewing and reforming our national security agencies is seen by most of the Basotho as key to the achievement of lasting peace, democracy and a stable political, security and social environment.
Some of the immediate challenges affecting the security services have been identified in some reports including the SOMILES Report of 2015 and include:
- Overlapping of mandates and functions of the different security sectoragencies
- Relations among the different security sector agencies;
- Relations between the civilian leadership and the leadership of the security sector agencies;
- Appointment of the leadership of the security sector agencies;
- Issues of synergy and complementarity among the different security sector agencies.
Key Objectives and actions
The proposed process of reforms is centred on three key objectives:
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 1
Development of a common and inclusive national vision and policy for the security sector and the roles that the sector should play in achieving the overall national vision for our country.
Objective 2
Implementation of immediate measures for enhanced professionalism, coordination, information sharing and transparency in the security sector
Objective 3
Development and implementation of a longer-term reform strategy for the security sector linked to legislative changes and the constitutional review process as necessary.
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