Abstract
The 1990s saw a growth in the number of private firms offering a wide portfolio of security products. These firms were often run by a couple of individuals who maintain a list of 'contacts' available for security subcontracting or discreet deals. Such firms own few assets and are positioned to mobilise their contacts at short notice. A number of these firms have tried to use Gurkhas from Nepal in their operations in Africa, as their employment is considered more cost-effective
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Peace, profit or Plunder? The Privatisation of Security in War-Torn African Societies |
| Editors | Jakkie Cilliers, Peggy Mason |
| Place of Publication | Halfway House |
| Publisher | Institute of Security Studies |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 123-141 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780620238342 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |