This article reviews the implementation of CEWARN’s partnerships with CSOs for data collection, analysis and response under the current Strategy Framework.
The Bush Administration and Congress need to consider carefully anyU.N. requests for additional funding for a system in which procurement problems have wasted millions of dollars and sexualabuse by peacekeepers is still occurring. Without fundamentalreform, these problems will continue to undermine the U.N.'scredibility and ability to accomplish one of its primary missions:maintaining international peace and security.
The unprecedented pace, scope, and ambition of U.N. peacekeeping operations have led to numerous serious flaws, limitations, and weaknesses that need to be addressed. Peacekeeping assessmentsshould be revised to spread the financial burden more equitablyamong U.N. member states. Without fundamental reform, theseproblems will likely continue and expand, undermining the U.N.'scredibility and ability to maintain international peace andsecurity.