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The latest #CERIS newsletter recalls two events that took place last year and to which I had the opportunity to contribute. The CERIS Innovation #Procurement event and the annual event of the EU Innovation Hub for internal #security shed light on the challenging road to #market for innovative security #technology, but also on the opportunities that buyers, suppliers and technology developers can leverage on. Bringing the outcomes of security research to an operational stage entails substantial effort of many actors over time and requires the smart orchestration of different resources, physical, human and financial. The experiences and #knowledge of those who are succeeding in the uptake of innovation deserve visibility, so the support mechanisms provided from the #policy sphere can be designed and channelled in an effective manner. #EUsecurityResearch European Network Against Crime and Terrorism (ENACT) #InnovationProcurement #Uptake https://lnkd.in/dj3sE9cb

Strengthening Global Partnerships   Mr. Rajesh Maheshwari, CEO, NABCB, recently engaged in a fruitful meeting with Mr. Jin Suh Park, CEO of the Korea Accreditation Board, alongside senior officials from both organizations.   The purpose of this significant meeting was to explore avenues for future collaboration and to fortify the existing relationship between NABCB and the Korea Accreditation Board. Such engagements are pivotal in fostering international cooperation and enhancing quality infrastructure. Discussions during the meeting revolved around sharing best practices, exchanging expertise, and identifying opportunities for joint initiatives in capacity building (AI), cyber security scheme for industrial automation and product certification scheme for medical devices.   We look forward to the fruitful outcomes of this meeting and to further strengthening our partnership with the Korea Accreditation Board in the future. Quality Council of India(QCI) KAB(Korea Accreditation Board) International Accreditation Forum Inc Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Rajesh Maheshwari Varsha Misra #accreditation #accreditations #collaboration #collaborations #globalpartnerships #indiakorea #quality #infrastructure #internationalcollaboration

🌍The best way to spend the next minute?🌍 Download the latest #GCMC #TransnationalWeekly & get up-to-date on #Securitychallenges around the Globe. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dURqXzT6 #GCMC #StrongerTogether

Has anyone been wondering why there have been so many strategic partnerships signed in the Asia-Pacific/Indo-Pacific region over the last few years? My recently published journal article in the Australian Journal of International Affairs #AJIA provides some answers. I argue that strategic partnerships are a new security practice that allows states and multilateral actors to flexibly manage threats, strategic challenges and interests through cooperation and common norm building. To fully explain this argument, I adopt an eclectic approach that aims to draw our attention to a wide range of causes. #strategic partnerships #Asia-Pacific #Indo-Pacific #Japan #China #ASEAN #US #Australia.

🌍🛡️ 11th BASC Global Conference: Where Knowledge, Security, Cooperation, and Innovation converge. We strive to promote these key concepts in our mission to ensure security and integrity in international trade.  More info: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/epRAdNY3 🔐 #BASC #SecureGlobalTrade #BASCGlobalConference #SupplyChain #Miami

SYNERJE Global Solutions team is attending upcoming International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Ukraine Conference in Warsaw, Poland. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and discussing key topics around stability and operations. #ISOA #UkraineConference #SYNERJE #GovCon #GlobalOperations #StabilityOperations

What do you see? This 👇🏾 is what progress, consistency, and collaboration look like in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). While I have yet to check this against the data from the INTER-REGIONAL COORDINATION CENTRE, the stats from the IMB indicate a decline in incidents of piracy in the #GoG. In contrast, incidents have increased significantly in the Gulf of Aden (GoA). I've read articles on how private maritime security firms are gearing up to work with vessels in the region. While it is up to states to decide the extent to which they allow PMS firms to operate in their waters, the success we've seen in the GoG stems from investing in their law enforcement, collaboration with partners and, importantly, taking advantage of technological solutions. The success was not attained by abrogating responsibility to PMS. Kudos to the GoG and their partners for progress. Here's hoping we can sustain it by extending efforts to address the root causes of insecurity at sea. PS: I will update the figures once I check them against the report from the ICC in Yaoundé. The IMB has in the past included false alerts in its records without confirming with regional actors; hence, it is possible that the figures from the GoG could be lower than they have currently stated.

Statements: 1. Investors cannot afford to ignore private security risks in supply chains. 2. Multi stakeholder organisations will be invaluable to companies subject to the new EU due diligence directive #CSDDD. Looking forward to explaining why at #RIEurope2024 this week. International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) #responsiblesecurity #RiskManagement #responsiblesourcing