While the extension of state authority (ESA) concept has not been clearly defined, examples from the ground have shown that it is based on three components: presence, capacity and legitimacy. In order for sustainable peace ...

This policy establishes the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support’s (DFS) approach to the evaluation of peacekeeping missions. It builds upon the policies and procedures for ...

The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide United Nations personnel with guidance on the establishment and conduct of special investigations in peacekeeping operations. This is the first version of these guidelines.

The Integrated Technical Guidance Notes (ITGNs) on security sector reform (SSR) were developed through a collaborative effort by a wide range of actors from within the United Nations, SSR experts, academics and policy-makers. ...

The United Nations Manual on Ammunition Management is an essential reference for Member States, troop and police contributing countries, military commanders, police commissioners and staff officers in United Nations peace ...

The Prison Incident Management Handbook was developed in response to numerous prison security incidents in countries with DPKO-led peace operations or missions. The handbook is intended to provide United Nations corrections ...

The purpose of the United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual (UNIBAM) is twofold. It provides Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) with guidance on how to train, equip units deploying to UN Peacekeeping Missions, and it ...

This policy defines the purpose of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), and describes their nature, scope, size and duration. It outlines principles for programme and financial management of QIPs and provides direction on budgetary ...

These guidelines apply to all field-based civilian and uniformed peacekeeping personnel who interact with members of the population of the host country as part of the execution of their duties, as well as those who are ...

This policy establishes DPKO's and DFS's approach to the self-evaluation (hereinafter, evaluation) of Headquarters' programmes and sub-programmes. It ensures that evaluation activities support and enhance the structural ...