Resources

EPON—Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network

The EPON is a Pilot Project Sponsored by the Norwegian Institute of Internal Affairs (NUPI). Peace operations are one of the most important international mechanisms for contemporary conflict management. However, their effectiveness remains the subject of confusion and debate in both the policy and academic communities, and there is a distinct lack of independent, research-based information about the effectiveness of such operations. The Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network aims to enhance the effectiveness of international peace operations by enabling and supporting collaborative research.

UN POLICE

An integral element of United Nations Peace Operations, United Nations Police contribute to the full peace continuum. The breakdown of law and order often triggers United Nations deployments and, conversely, the (re)establishment of the rule of law contributes to long-term stability and allows United Nations peace operations to eventually withdraw.