The African Peace and Security Architecture as a Tool for the Maintenance of Peace and Security. Part 2
- Autores: Gardachew B.D.1
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Afiliações:
- Bahir Dar University
- Edição: Volume 7, Nº 4 (2020)
- Páginas: 322-333
- Seção: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2312-8313/article/view/317682
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2312-8313-2020-7-4-322-333
- ID: 317682
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This study critically explores the extent to which the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) (such as the African Standby Force (ASF), the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS), Panel of the Wise (PoW) and the Peace Fund (PF)) have been successful in achieving their institutional objectives, as well as the degree to which they are able to contribute to the work of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). The AU PSC as a key pillar of the APSA is the main decision-making body regarding issues of peace and security. In order to achieve its responsibility, the AU PSC shall be supported by the African Standby Force, the Continental Early Warning System, Panel of the Wise and the Peace Fund. APSA is the umbrella term for the key African Union (AU) mechanisms for promoting peace, security and stability in the African continent. More specifically, it is an operational structure for the effective implementation of the decisions taken in the areas of conflict prevention, peace-making, peace support operations and intervention, as well as peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction. APSA is envisioned as a means by which Africa can take a greater role in managing peace and security on the continent, with the objective of offering “African solutions to African problems”.
Sobre autores
Bewuketu Gardachew
Bahir Dar University
Autor responsável pela correspondência
Email: bewuket23@gmail.com
ORCID ID: 0000-0000-0000-0001
PhD Candidate at the Department of Political Science and International Studies
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