Table of Contents

PART I: POLICING IN TRANSITION SOCIETIES IN AFRICA Introduction: Understanding Policing in Transition Societies in Africa - D.J.Francis Elusive Gains: Policing and Security Sector Reform in Liberia - D.Bekoe A Force for Good? Police Reform in Post-War Sierra Leone - J.M.Kabia Policing Refugees in Fragile States: the Case of Kenya - J.Maingi & K.Omeje From Repressive Policing to Community Policing in Uganda - A.Musiime Policing the post-colony: Legal Pluralism, Security and Social Control - M.Davidheiser & N.Hultin PART II: INTERNATIONAL POLICE REFORM CAPACITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: LESSONS FROM OTHER REGIONS Guns, Violence and Fragile Stability: Policing in the Balkans - S.Grillot & B.Hammer Cycles of Police Reform in Latin America - F.Macaulay