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Contribution and Deployment Process

Deployment follows a Security Council mandate and formal UN arrangements.

Why operations deploy

Peacekeeping operations support peace and security where the Security Council has authorized a mission. Deployment is not a decision made independently by CMOS.

From pledge to deployment

Member States offer capabilities through established UN processes. Assessment, preparation and agreements precede deployment; a pledge does not guarantee deployment.

Agreements

Personnel, equipment and reimbursement are covered by formal arrangements between the UN and contributing countries.

UN sources