Krizne situacija - i one uzrokovane od strane čovjeka i one prirodne - imaju destabilizirajući učinak na društva u kojima se pojavljuju. Ukoliko se kriznim situacijama ne upravlja učinkovito, mogu imati izravne trenutne kao i dugoročne posljedice koje mogu loše utjecati na razvoj, pojačati nejednakosti, uzrokovati političke nestabilnosti i utjecati na sigurnost u društvu. Zbog toga je Ured za sprečavanje kriznih situacija i obnovu (BCPR) jedan od devet glavnih ureda unutar Programa Ujedinjenih naroda za razvoj (UNDP). Mnoge zemlje sve su ranjivije na nasilne sukobe ili prirodne katastrofe koje mogu izbrisati desetljeća razvoja i dalje ukopati siromaštvo i nejednakosti. Kroz svoju globalnu mrežu, UNDP traži i dijeli inovativne pristupe sprečavanju kriznih situacija, ranog upozoravanja i rješavanja konflikata.

The proliferation of arms fuels conflict and crime, thus undermining development and good governance and fuelling domestic insecurity. Corruption and an inefficient judiciary contribute to an atmosphere of insecurity and helplessness amongst the public.

UNDP programme in Croatia targets specific needs such as: enhancement of the Croatian justice and security systems. UNDP assists the Croatian government in effectively addressing the problems of arms control and insecurity, in increasing the ability of the judiciary to effectively prosecute criminal justice offenders as well to promote inclusion and integrity of the democratic process. UNDP Croatia, the EU and the Croatian Government have together identified that the reduction of illicit arms possession and use, within the overarching framework of human security, is critical in promoting security, stability and development in Croatia and the wider region.
Ovo se provodi kroz slijedeće programe:

Program Pravosuđe i društvena sigurnost (Justice & Security)
The Justice and Security programme aims at enhancing the Croatian Justice and Aecurity Systems by improving access to justice for all citizens, ensuring efficient judicial and electoral management and reducing illicit arms possession and use.

Arms Control and Security The project assists in the measurable improvement of safety and security in Croatian towns, cities and institutions through targeted awareness-raising, evidence-based improvements in community policing, criminal analysis of armed violence and crime, and ultimately by removing dangers...