3.2. The New Security Vision of Mali In Mali, the security vision is based on human security. The global and integrated approach which stems from this vision commands choosing man as the centre-piece of security and linking development to security, in such a way that security shall become a central axis among the factors that promote development. The choice of this vision is motivated by the observation that, since the end of the cold war, the States do no longer war war among themselves. The centre of gravity of external threats has suddenly shifted from outside the country to inside, thus bringing to the fore the multitude of internal factors threatening peace and security. Violence has gained ground in all sectors of society. Dangers are increasingly becoming complex. Man is the key target of these threats. Hence the need to review the classical security scheme hitherto centered on protecting the State, pictured from the institutional angle, with a view to building a new security edifice that matches the new threats daring human security. The Malian authorities think that this positive vision responds to the hope and determination of the Malian people to build a new nation on the foundation of peace and security. It is a security­based approach which compels all sectors(government authorities, general public administration, political class, private sector, civil society, local authorities, communities, technical and financial partners etc.) to work together towards a qualitative change of mentality and behaviour with regard to security. Moreover, this vision aims at attracting investors to promote the country's sustainable development. In fact, it is the conviction of the Malian authorities that if security is centred on man and governed according to democratic standards, it would help in infusing impetus to the development process. 41