Private Security, Corruption and the Case for Transparency and Regulation

In many countries the regulatory oversight of the private security sector is failing to keep pace with the rapidly growing and diversifying industry, leading to heightened global risks of fraud, corruption and violence. Many PSCs operate in countries with weak governance, often coupled with feeble defence sector institutions and a culture of secrecy around national security issues, all of which provide a fertile environment for corruption to thrive. Negative impacts can be multifaceted, ranging from exerting undue influence on military and security policy to trafficking arms or minerals. This panel will examine where the corruption risks lie in the operations of PSCs and how these could be addressed through increased transparency and better regulation of the sector.

Time: 11:30-13:00

Panelists:

• Ian Beers, Performance Director, MSS Global Certification Body
• Simon Maxwell, Associate, HFW law firm
• Jules Delahaije, CEO, SGA Security Group
• Ara Marcen Naval, Head of Advocacy Defence and Security, Transparency International

Moderator: Michelle Quinn, Vice President, Business Development, Constellis

Venue: Fédération des Enterprises Romandes Genève, Rue de Saint-Jean 98, 1201 Geneva