Since 2017, the Strategic Partnerships and Policy Unit (SPPU) in the Division of Partnerships and Specialised Support (DPSS), has initiated cooperation with the private sector and thought leaders in the security industry to keep abreast of current security trends and policy approaches, as well as security policy applications according to internationally accepted human rights standards and code of conduct.

SPPU has maintained regular contact and is fully engaged with the Geneva-based International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers Association (ICoCa). The purpose of ICoCa is to promote, govern and oversee the implementation of the International Code of Conduct and to promote the responsible provision of security services and respect for human rights and national and international law in accordance with the Code.