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  1. “It could also provide advice on peacebuilding mandates, facilitate the coordination of actors involved at different stages of a peacebuilding and reconstruction process, and thus help to address an significant shortfall: the lack of policy coherence in peacebuilding and reconstruction.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  2. “However, we do think that a dialogue between all relevant stakeholders of a peace process can contribute to reducing those inevitable tensions. In that context, we support the Secretary- General's proposal to create a rule of law assistance unit in the Peacebuilding Support Office. The new unit should concentrate its work on coordination. Concrete activities to promote the rule of law are and should remain within the competences of the United Nations agencies working on the ground. In conclusion, there are institutional and strategic challenges to face. The international community has a unique opportunity this September to create a new advisory body on post-conflict peacebuilding. The Commission will help to solve strategic challenges and to clarify the terminology, concepts and tools used in the context of peacebuilding.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  3. “Switzerland welcomes the close collaboration of the United Nations with independent institutions, such as the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, the Harvard Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, and the International Peace Academy. We encourage the Security Council and the Secretariat to further strengthen such partnerships. As a fourth point, I would like to stress the importance of an approach based on law. Respect for the law is important for ensuring a sustainable peace process. Tensions may arise between the rule of law and accountability for past crimes, on the one hand, and power-sharing arrangements and reconciliation, on the other.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  4. “While the international actors may support that idea in principle, they often put it into practice in a limited fashion, merely undertaking consultations or failing to heed that principle completely. It is therefore important to strengthen United Nations capacity to promote national dialogue and to encourage the real involvement of national and local actors. My third point concerns the need for partnerships with specialized institutions. Partnerships with independent academic institutions, civil society and the private sector are important for drawing on the best possible expertise.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  5. “In order to be able to strive for those various objectives effectively and simultaneously, it is essential that all actors involved share a coordinated strategy. Improved cooperation both at United Nations agency headquarters and in the field is required. However, there are limits to centralizing the management of operations. While no one disputes the Security Council's role and responsibilities in maintaining peace, the Council should not monopolize control of peacebuilding and reconstruction activities. My second point concerns the involvement of national and local actors. Their participation is crucial for the success of peacebuilding activities. However, that involvement is often left up to the goodwill of the international actors.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  6. “Thirdly, the new architecture must enhance predictability, transparency and accountability in United Nations peacebuilding activities. Switzerland expressed its views on the Peacebuilding Commission and other institutional matters during the General Assembly's debates on chapters II and IV of the Secretary-General's report entitled "In larger freedom" (A/59/2005). Today I will focus on four strategic and substantive aspects that are especially important to us. The first concerns the need for a coordinated, multidimensional approach. The process that leads a war-torn society to sustainable recovery is long and complex. Several objectives must be tackled simultaneously: security, humanitarian action, justice and reconciliation, social and economic development, good governance and participation.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source

  7. “Mr. Ambiihl (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to present Switzerland's position. At the outset, I commend you for convening today's debate on such an important issue, and I thank you for the stimulating document (S/2005/3l6, annex) that you have circulated as a basis for discussion. The Secretary-General's proposal to establish a new United Nations peacebuilding architecture provides an opportunity that must be seized to help bring about three fundamental changes. First, the new architecture must facilitate the convergence of the security, humanitarian and development perspectives. Secondly, the United Nations system must better collate and take advantage of the experiences gained by all United Nations actors at the local, national and international levels.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source