Strengthening United Nations Command and Control Capabilities

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Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 87Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects, published in 1994.

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 topics

Command and Control Systems Consultations Coordination Within UN System Humanitarian Assistance Information Exchange Peacekeeping Operations

What does this mandate say?

5 operative paragraphs

Stresses the need to strengthen the capabilities of the Secretariat for the operational management, command and control of peace-keeping operations based on unity of instruction and clearly established lines

of command in such operations, including a fully staffed and equipped situation centre covering all peace-keeping operations;

Calls upon the Secretary-General, in cooperation with the members of the Security Council, troop-contributing States and other interested Member States:

To review thoroughly and take urgent steps to strengthen present arrangements for political direction, military command and control and to improve coordination with humanitarian and civilian aspects of peace-keeping operations, both at United Nations Headquarters and in the field;

To strengthen existing arrangements for consultation and exchange of information at an early stage between the Secretary-General and troop-contributing countries and to hold such consultations in the presence of members of the Security Council, as appropriate, for the planning, management and coordination of peace-keeping operations;

To report to Member States on the steps taken under subparagraphs (a) and (b) above, before the next session of the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations.

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