Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Protection

1. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Protection Seminar on Strengthening Cooperation with Candidate Countries and Western Balkan Countries in the Field of Civil Protection 24-26 February 2008 Bled, Slovenia

2. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Topics: • Background • Aim • Status for each country • Outlook

3. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Background • Government policy to promote stability and prevent conflict through the use of resources under the Ministry of Defence • DEMA requested to assist with projects in the field of Civil Emergency Planning • “cheaper than sending peacekeeping troops” www.brs.dk

4. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Aim • To assist in the establishment of credible democratic structures, • To stimulate international cooperation in non-controversial areas • To facilitate adherence to EU standards www.brs.dk

5. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Albania • Project on monitoring levels of radioactivity in drinking water, technical advice provided by RISØ research facility (Denmark’s Technical University) • MOU signed in 2007. Training conducted in Denmark. Vehicle purchased. Purchase of materials under way. Project to be finished in 2009. www.brs.dk

6. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Bosnia and Herzegovina • MOU concluded in 2006 with Ministry of Security. IT support and vehicle procured for MoS. Assistance provided in response to request in connection with forest fires. • Further assistance dependent upon provision of legislative basis. www.brs.dk

7. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Funded participation of Red Cross team from BiH in exercise IDASSA in Croatia in 2007. • Funding English language course for staff • In 2008, will contribute to installation of command centre and 112-alarm centre

8. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Croatia • Participation in seminars and training www.brs.dk

9. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Montenegro • MOU concluded in early 2007 • DEMA procured 51 computers and IT equipment • DEMA procured 17 vehicles • DEMA will deliver 3000 uniforms from stocks www.brs.dk

10. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Montenegro • Programme for 2008 will include: • English language training for staff • Contribution to project on harmonization of seismic data • Preparedness for accidents with hazardous materials www.brs.dk

11. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Serbia • Several mutual visits • Negotiations with MOD and MOI • MOU signed in December 2007 with MOI www.brs.dk

12. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Status • Serbia • Programme for 2008 will include: • Purchase of 36 vehicles • Transfer of equipment from DEMA • Purchase of IT equipment • Seminars www.brs.dk

13. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Outlook • Programmes in West Balkans to continue for 4-5 years • DEMA seeking cooperation with other donor countries and EU • DEMA believes great potential for inclusion of West Balkan countries in the Mechanism • MIC • Modules www.brs.dk

14. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning Thank you www.brs.dk