Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations

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About the Course: This course has been developed in consultation with the Peacekeeping Best Practices Section of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations’ Policy, Evaluation and Training Division. It is based on the internal DPKO/DFS publication entitled United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Principles and Guidelines, which is more widely known under its informal name Capstone Doctrine. This publication is a comprehensive document that defines and promulgates available peacekeeping doctrine, definitions, procedures, and policy. In ten chapters, it introduces the concept and evolution of UN Peacekeeping, explains the decision process that precedes the deployment of a peacekeeping operation, and then the planning process to implement that decision. It also discusses the art of successful mandate implementation and addresses the management of peacekeeping operations, how operations are supported and sustained, and how they are concluded at their termination. The Institute course Principles and Guidelines is designed to teach this DPKO doctrine to all UN personnel serving in the field and at Headquarters, as well as to those who are new to UN peacekeeping. Ten chapters.

Number of pages: 208 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [09-04-2014]

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À propos du cours : Ce cours a été développé en consultation avec la Section des pratiques optimales de maintien de la paix de la Division des politiques, de l’évaluation et de la formation du Département des opérations de maintien de la paix de l'ONU. Il est basé sur la publication interne du DOMP/DAM intitulée Les Opérations de Maintien de la Paix des Nations Unies: Principes et Orientations, qui est plus largement connu sous son nom informel de Doctrine Capstone. Cette publication est un document exhaustif qui définit et promulgue les doctrines, définitions, procédures et politiques disponibles sur le maintien de la paix. En dix chapitres, elle introduit le concept et l'évolution du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies, elle explique le processus de décision qui précède le déploiement d'une opération de maintien de la paix et ensuite le processus de planification pour mettre en œuvre cette décision. Elle traite également de l'art de la mise en œuvre réussie de mandat et traite de la gestion des opérations de maintien de la paix, de comment les opérations sont prises en charge et soutenues, et de comment elles sont bouclées à leurs fins. Le cours Principes et Orientations de l'Institut est conçu pour enseigner cette doctrine du DOMP à tout le personnel des Nations Unies servant sur le terrain et au siège, ainsi qu'à ceux qui sont nouveaux dans le maintien de la paix de l’ONU. Dix chapitres.

Number of pages: 212 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [30-09-2013]

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"The course likely provided a comprehensive understanding of the guiding principles and operational guidelines that shape UN Peacekeeping missions. This framework is crucial for ensuring that peacekeepers operate within recognized standards, and it might have been satisfying to see how the UN's work is based on established rules and principles, ensuring consistency and accountability."

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Date Submitted: 09-03-2025

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"Critically and practical course that I recommend to anyone working in humanitarian as well as in development settings."

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"The course on "Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations" offers a critical foundation for understanding the core values, operational frameworks, and strategic objectives that guide UN peacekeeping missions globally. It effectively highlights key principles such as consent of the parties, impartiality, and the non-use of force except in self-defense and defense of the mandate. What I find particularly valuable is how the course integrates real-world case studies, allowing participants to analyze both the successes and challenges faced in past missions. Additionally, the emphasis on the evolving nature of peacekeeping—addressing complex environments involving civilian protection, political transitions, and peacebuilding—makes the content highly relevant for today’s dynamic operational contexts. It would be interesting to explore further how these principles are adapted in multi-dimensional peacekeeping environments, especially with the growing involvement of regional organizations and non-traditional security threats."

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Date Submitted: 07-02-2025

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