Representatives from the U.S., British and Swiss governments, as well as representatives from international NGOs, the contingency contracting industry and IPOA…gathered…to discuss drafting a global Code of Conduct for the private security industry. As a follow-up project to the Montreux Document, this ongoing mission to create an international Code of Conduct aims to fill in the perceived gap of accountability…As contingency contractors play an essential role in conflict zones, postconflict zones and disaster relief operations, there is increasing attention on the need for enhanced oversight and management...Currently, a draft of the Code is under review…