Case Studies
Security Consultancy – Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya
Client: Ikea Foundation
Date: August 2024
In August 2024 FSS was contracted by long standing client FALCK Global Assistance to conduct a series of pre travel Risk Assessments, create Threat Briefs and Travel Advice Documents for their client The Ikea Foundation.
The requirement was to conduct on the ground assessments at a variety of locations relating to local projects the Ikea Foundations was funding and helping to support, some of which were in remote areas where accurate information for security planning was not available through open sources. The purpose was to assist in the planning and preparation for an executive management visit to key project sites including meetings with local ministers, dinners and events.
Through FSS Groups’ extensive network of local partner companies and independent contractors in the areas of interest, personnel were sent out to conduct the various assessments. Findings were compiled and detailed, bespoke reports were then created by FSS Groups security and medical industry experts including FSS Groups Chief Executive, Director of Operations and Chief Medical Officer.
Key Subjects Included:
- Geo Political / Regional overview
- Risk profile in relation to prevalent risks / recent events + analysis.
- Security risks (crime, violence / disorder, kidnap, terrorism)
- Travel risks
- Visit Locations –geographic overview + risk analysis
- Health Risks
- Environmental conditions / Weather Advisory
- Cultural considerations
- Safe Havens / Medical facilities
- Local Contacts
- FSS considerations for security, transportation and journey risk management