THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PKO(CPTM 2-1)

/JUNE2013

LEARNING OUTCOME

On completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe how the Security Council establishes a mandate for a UN peacekeeping operation and monitors its implementation

• Explain why all peacekeepers must be familiar with the mandate of their peacekeeping operation

• Name at least three key documents which operationalize Security Council mandates

CONFLICT

SCCONSULTATIONS

SCR

MANDATE

APPOINTMENT OF SRSGFC, PC, HUM, CAO, OTHERS

OPERATION

FACTFINDING

SG

PKOTYPESIZECOMPCOSTS

HOSTCOUNTRY

USG

Decision Making Process

UN security Council Resolution

• Issued by Security Council• Establishes the mission/Tasks• Authorized under Chapter VI or Chapter VIProblems:• SC does not refer to articles• Compromises• Vague• Need political and legal interpretation

Additional Documents______________________________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS.

• Status of Forces Agreement(SOFA)or Status of Mission Agreement(SOMA) in missions without armed personnel• Memorandum of Understanding..Annual Results-Based Budget(RBB)• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

SUMMARY

• The Security Council establish mandates for UN PKO in resolutions

• All peacekeepers should be familiar with the mandate for their peacekeeping operation.