The UN and PSO
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United Nations
TRUSTEESHIP
COUNCIL
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(191)
INTERNATIONAL
COURT OF
JUSTICE
ECONOMIC
AND SOCIAL
COUNCIL
SECURITY
COUNCIL
(5+10)
SECRETARIAT
United Nations
GA
STANDING
COMMITTEES
AD HOC
COMMITTEES
MILITARY
STAFF COMMITTEE
SC
PEACE KEEPING MISSIONS
United Nations
Main Committees
Standing Committees
Other Subsidiary Organs
Trusteeship
Council
Security
Council
General
Assembly
Military Staff
Committee
International
Court of
Justice
UNWRA
UNOMIG
UNAVEM III
UNDOF
UNFICYP
UNIFIL
UNMOGIP
UNTSO
UNIKOM
MINURSO
ONUSAL
UNPROFOR
UNSCOM
UNMIH
ETC.
Secretariat
Economic
and Social
Council
UNCTAD, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, UNITAR, UNDP,
UNEP, UNU, UN Special Fund, World Food Council,
HABITAT, UNFPA
Regional Commissions
Functional Commissions
Other Committees
ILO, FAO, UNESCO, WHO,
IMF, IDA, IBRD, IFC, ICAO
UPU, WMO, IMO, WIPO,
IMU, IFAD, UNIDA, GATT
United Nations
Main Committees
Standing Committees
Other Subsidiary Organs
Trusteeship
Council
Security
Council
General
Assembly
International
Court of
Justice
UNWRA
UNCTAD, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, UNITAR,
UNDP, UNEP, UNU, UN Special Fund, World
Food Programme, HABITAT, UNFPA
Military Staff
Committee
UNOMIG
UNAVEM III
UNDOF
UNFICYP
UNIFIL
UNMOGIP
UNTSO
UNIKOM
MINURSO
ONUSAL
UNPROFOR
UNSCOM
UNMIH
ETC.
Secretariat
Economic
and Social
Council
Regional Commissions
Functional Commissions
Other Committees
ILO, FAO, UNESCO, WHO,
IMF, IDA, IBRD, IFC, ICAO
UPU, WMO, IMO, WIPO,
IMU, IFAD, UNIDA, GATT
United Nations
UNCTAD
UNICEF
UNHCR
WFP
UNITAR
UNDP
UNEP
UNU
UN Special Fund
World Food Council
HABITAT
UNFPA
GA
ECOSOC
Regional and
Functional
Commissions
ILO
FA0
UNESCO
WHO
IMF
World Bank
IDA
IBRD
IFC
ICAO
UPU
ITU
WMO
IMO
WIPO
IFAD
UNIDA
GATT
General Assembly
MAIN COMMITTEES
FIRST COMMITTEE
DISARMAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
SECOND COMMITTEE
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL
THIRD COMMITTEE
SOCIAL, HUMANITARIAN AND CULTURAL
FOURTH COMMITTEE
SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONISATION
FIFTH COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY
SIXTH COMMITTEE
LEGAL
STANDING COMMITTEES
“ACABQ”
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE
AND BUDGETARY QUESTIONS
The Secretariat
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FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIAT
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DPKO WITHIN THE SECRETARIAT
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PEACEKEEPING IS UNIQUE
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THE OPERATIONAL ASPECT
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DPKO IS A RECENT INVENTION
OCHA WITHIN THE SECRETARIAT
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ROLES
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OCHA IS A RECENT INVENTION
The Secretary General is the Chief
Administrative Officer of the UN
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Produce reports for legislative organs
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Provide secretariat services
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Provide meeting services

Provide editorial, translation, & reproduction
services
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Conduct studies

Promote economic & social development

Produce & publish statistical publications
The Secretary General is the Chief
Administrative Officer of the UN
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Organize conferences, expert group meetings
and seminars

Provide technical assistance

Undertake fact finding

Disseminate information on UN activities

Provide planning, financial, personnel, legal
and general services
The Secretary General is the Chief
Administrative Officer of the UN
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Produce reports for legislative organs
Provide secretariat services
Provide meeting services
Provide editorial, translation, & reproduction services
Conduct studies
Promote economic & social development
Produce & publish statistical publications
Organize conferences, expert group meetings & seminars
Provide technical assistance
Undertake fact finding
Disseminate information on UN activities
Provide planning, financial, personnel, legal & general
services
NEW PLANNING MECHANISMS
“Emergency Response Committee”
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Coordinated Planning Mechanism
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Chaired by the Secretary-General
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Composed of:
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Department of Political Affairs
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Department of Peacekeeping Operations
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Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs
Resolutions and Mandates
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Military Perception of What is Needed
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Military Style Guidance & Orders
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Clearly defined tasks
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Force structures
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Limitations

Clear direction on Use of Force
In other words the military want
Operational Guidance
Resolutions and Mandates
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The UN is a Political Structure

The UN operates at the International
Strategic Political Level
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The Mandate will be a Political Statement
This does not mean that the Mandate
cannot address the Military, Humanitarian,
Human Rights and other Concerns
Members Bring To The Table
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National Interest

International

Neighbors

Parties to the Conflict - Interests

Humanitarian Considerations
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Relief / Protection / Reconstruction / Development
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Human Rights Considerations
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Media Perceptions
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The Costs of Intervention
Requirements
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Balance all the Concerns
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Build a Consensus
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Meet the Bulk of National & International Interests
Reconcile the Impossible
SECURITY COUNCIL
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How does the Council deal with a Security
Issue

May be brought by a number of players
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Member States party to the problem
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States even if not Members
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General Assembly
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Secretary General
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Regional Arrangements
SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
CONFLICT
Sec-Gen
Good Offices
SC
Consultations
Fact Finding
Reports
Mandate
Discussion
DPKO
DPA
ERC
SC
Mission
Resolution
Military
Advisor
Mission
Planning
OCHA
TCNs
Budget
Force
Comd
SECURITY COUNCIL
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On what basis are decisions made?
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Too much information

Political, Diplomatic, Humanitarian Feedback
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Fact Finding Reports
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Secretary General’s Reports
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Information and Intelligence
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First Hand Visits - Representatives
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Media
THE MANDATE PROCESS TODAY

In comparison to the past the process has become
effective
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Understands and recognizes multi-dimensional,
multi-lateral operations
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Recognizes the impact of Regional Organizations
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Provides comprehensive mandates to missions
Questions & Answers
The UN and PSO