http://www.publicsecurity.senliscouncil.net/?langue=en http://www.publicsecurity.senliscouncil.net/rss/CEPS_trans_en http://www.publicsecurity.senliscouncil.net/?langue=en Based in Rio de Janeiro, ICOS's Centre of Excellence on Public Security identifies new global challenges for public security in the 21st century. It provides innovative research, advocacy and policy analysis to promote pragmatic responses, supporting states to solve public security crises and pave the way for social and economic development. The Public Security Centre draws on wide-ranging experience gained in work that explores the links between security and development, particularly our counter-narcotics and global insurgency programmes. en-us http://www.publicsecurity.senliscouncil.net/modules/events/africa_brasil_dialogue/?langue=en ICOS will be hosting The Africa - Brazil Transcontinental Dialogue with experts from Africa and Brazil, in Entebbe, Uganda on the 7th of July, 2008. Public security is a growing concern for policymakers around the world, and in all modern states an essential responsibility of the state is to provide its citizens with security. However, 21st century societies face an array of serious public security challenges, such as the hyper-development of urban centres, increasing social inequality, globalised criminal networks, and ever increasing crime and victimisation rates. This dialogue will bring together African and Brazilian expertise and experience. Themes of discussion at the meeting will include Public Security Management Strategies, the Urban Public Security Challenge, and Counter-Narcotics Policies and Policing.