The Partnership Action Plan on Defence Institution Building (PAP-DIB) aims to reinforce efforts by Partner countries to reform and restructure their defence institutions to meet domestic needs as well as international commitments.
Effective and efficient state defence institutions under civilian and democratic control are fundamental to stability in the Euro-Atlantic area, and essential for international security cooperation.
Many Partner countries are just beginning this long and difficult process, often with scarce resources and limited experience. As a response, the PAP-BID is now in place to assist Partners in carrying out these reforms.
The Action Plan for Defence Institution Building defines common objectives for Partnership work in this area, encourages exchange of relevant experience, and helps tailor and focus bilateral defence and security assistance programmes for Partner countries, to support them in overcoming the difficulties of reforms.
MoreIn recognition of the importance of civilian and democratic control of armed and security forces, the Partnership Action Plan for Defence Institution Building was launched at NATO’s Istanbul Summit in June 2004, and endorsed by the Heads of State and Government of 49 NATO and Partner countries.
Implementation of the Action Plan will make maximum use of existing EAPC and PfP tools and mechanisms. The Planning and Review Process mechanism will serve as a key instrument for implementing the Action Plan’s objectives and it will be adapted as required.
