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ISSUES
& CONCERNS
Significant
issues and concerns were highlighted during the seminar especially
with respect to the evolving nature of peacekeeping operations,
the appropriate indicators and measures of effectiveness and
the timeliness of strategies. In particular, this wide array
of issues can be encapsulated in the following items:
- Peacekeeping
operations have evolved and become more complex with significant
differences from the traditional peacekeeping operations,
especially in terms of the nature of operation and conflicts
and their requirements.
- The
roles and responsibilities of peacekeepers are also evolving
and the extent of the linkage of the military component
with the civilian components is being given emphasis,
particularly in the formulation of exit strategies.
- Socio-political,
legal and moral issues in achieving end-state continuously
challenge peacekeeping operations.
- A
well-defined mission statement is important in the formulation
of exit strategies, which will encompass how the various
components of peacekeeping operations can best support
each other before they depart from the country or region
in conflict.
- Lack
of common peacekeeping operations guidelines because
of differences in cultural, political and ideological
background pose great challenge to the leadership of the
peacekeeping operations.
- Transition
process and exit strategies will significantly be affected
by the presence or absence of sustainable humanitarian
operations linking relief with development.
- The
nature of relationship and extent of linkage of the peacekeeping
forces with the citizens of the host country can determine
the success of exit strategies.
- The
time frame for exit strategies as well as for rehabilitation
and relief operations need to be workable and realistic
to encompass all components and targets of the operations.
- An
important and crucial factor in sustaining humanitarian
and development efforts is the availability of needed
capital and sustained support from stakeholders.
- The
political will of all parties can greatly determine the
success of the rehabilitation, restoration, and re-establishment
of political, economic and social structures and institutions
in the conflict area
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