CSSF and related acronyms
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This is all about the CSSF - the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund - and related acronyms and abbreviations.
Acronym | Meaning | Significance |
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CPAS | Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System | Yes, one 'P'. Allows peacekeeping missions to assess their operating environment and use data and analysis to evaluate progress towards their goals. Enables evidence-based decisions. |
CSIRT | Commonwealth Cyber Security Incident Response Team | Yes, one 'C'. Provides a community platform used in 30 countries. |
CSSF | Conflict, Stability and Security Fund | Unique cross-government fund that tackles conflicts and challenges to UK interests arising from instability overseas. |
DNSA | Deputy National Security Adviser | CSSF's Senior Responsible Owner |
FCDO | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | Pursues the UK's national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. Promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguards the UK’s security, defends our values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with international partners. |
GNI | Gross National Income | The total domestic and foreign output claimed by residents of a country, consisting of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plus factor incomes earned by foreign residents, minus income earned in the domestic economy by non-residents. Previously known as Gross National Product (GNP). Not hugely different from GDP. |
JFU | Joint Funds Unit | Oversight and management of the CSSF. |
MEL | Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning | Data gathering, analysis and learning. The tools to ensure the right decisions are taken. |
NSC | National Security Council | Approves regional and thematic portfolio allocations. Sets the CSSF's strategic direction. |
ODA | Overseas or Official Development Assistance | Currently set at 0.7% of Gross National Income. |
OSJA | Overseas Security and Justice Assessment | A risk management process to assess human rights risks, identify mitigating actions and outline residual risk. |
RRM | Rapid Response Mechanism | Enables swift mobilisation of resources in times of crisis. |
SOC | Serious and Organised Crime | Can be international. Forms a UK national security threat. |
XYZ | Meaning | Significance |