[13.11.12] The UN Civilian Capacity Initiative
The Norwegian Institute of Internernational Affairs is organising a seminar:
The UN Civilian Capacity Initiative
Program: 14:30-16:00
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The UN Civilian Capacity Initiative
Christopher Coleman, Director of the UN Civilian Capacities Project at the UN -
Discussion
Moderator: Cedric de Coning, Head of the Peace Operations and SSR Research Group at NUPI
Christopher Coleman is Director of the Civilian Capacity Project at the United Nations, spearheading improvements in UN support to countries emerging from conflict. This Project follows up the work of the independent Senior Advisory Group on civilian capacities, which was led by Jean-Marie Guehenno.
Prior to this assignment, Mr. Coleman played a central role from 2006 to early 2011 in strengthening the UN’s practical work in the prevention and mediation of armed conflict. He led the establishment of the Policy and Mediation Division in the UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and also served on a one-year assignment (2007-2008) as Director in the Office of the Secretary-General.
For more information about the UN Civilian Capacity, please see the following website: www.civcapreview.org.
This event is by invitation only. Please contact Cedric de Coning (cdc@nupi.no) for more information.