Evaluation

MSU Standby Team of Mediation Experts

Published 15. Jan 2011
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UN
To strengthen the UN capacity within Mediation, the Standby Team of Mediation Experts was established in March 2008, ready to assist UN or non-UN mediators globally on a wide range of issues that arise in peace talks.

Operated by the Norwegian Refugee Council, and available for the mediation support activities in the Policy and Mediation Division of UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA), the team has proven to be a versatile and dynamic resource. It is a unique and valued tool, ensuring flexible deployment to the field worldwide on 72 hours notice.

The evaluation does not only scrutinize the mechanism and the set-up of this capacity, but also provides recommendations on how the successful model of the MSU SBT can be developed further.