From Peacekeeping to Peacebuilding:
the way forward for MONUSCO
A seminar co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations,
the Delegation for Strategic Affairs, French Ministry of Defence,
and the International Peace Institute
Thursday, April 28, 2011
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
To be held at International Peace Institute’s
Trygve Lie Center for Peace, Security & Development
777 United Nations Plaza, 12th Floor
(corner of 44th Street and First Avenue)
New York City
AGENDA
DRAFT AS OF APRIL 13, 2011
On May 28, 2010, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1925, renaming the mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to reflect the trend toward increased peace consolidation efforts, as a way to ensure the protection of civilians which remains the UN mission’s number one priority. The implementation of that task requires both short-term measures to protect civilians under imminent threat, as well as longer-term strategies of protection through stabilization and peace consolidation.
In advance of the Council’s May debate on MONUSCO, this seminar is an opportunity for a more forward-looking dialogue on mid- and longer-term strategies to consolidate peace in the DRC. Sessions will focus on how to further progress in the areas of security, governance, and socio-economic development with the aim of developing recommendations on how MONUSCO can best support the priorities and efforts of the Congolese authorities in these key areas.
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9:00-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-10:00 Welcome Address:
Terje Rød-Larsen, President, IPI
Ambassador Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the UN
10:00-11:00 Session 1: Laying the ground for peacebuilding in the DRC: what has been done so far?
A background paper prepared by the Groupe de recherche et d'information sur la paix et la sécurité (GRIP) will serve as the basis for a discussion on lessons from MONUC and MONUSCO efforts towards longer-term stabilization and peacebuilding.
Chair: Ambassador Baso Sangqu, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN*
Presentation: Alexandra Novosseloff, Senior Policy Adviser for UN Issues, Policy and Strategic Affairs,
French Ministry of Defense
Discussants: Raisedon Zenenga, Director, Africa II Division, DPKO
Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the UN*
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:45 Session 2: Ensuring long-term security and stability in the DRC
More than a military challenge, long-term security in the DRC is foremost a political one, which necessitates dialogue between DRC authorities and those of neighboring countries. This session will examine which additional steps should be taken to consolidate the recent achievements in this process. It will also look at the role of regional organizations in supporting a sustained regional dialogue, and ways to strengthen the regional peace process. Finally, it will examine the importance of reforming security forces (police, army) in strengthening long-term security in the DRC, and discuss the role of the MONUSCO and bilateral donors in supporting this process.
Chair: Ambassador Jan Grauls, Permanent Representative of Belgium to the UN
Speakers: Jason Stearns, former expert for the UN sanctions committee on the DRC
Tete Antonio, AU Representative to the UN*
Maj. Gen. (Ret) Patrick Cammaert, former Division Commander for MONUC
Joao Honwana, Director, Africa I Division, DPA*
12:45-14:00 Buffet Lunch
14:00-15:45 Session 3: Consolidating governance and the democratic rule in the DRC
This session will focus on key aspects of ongoing and future efforts to strengthen governance and build democratic institutions in the DRC, namely: promoting the rule of law; combating corruption and impunity; supporting free, fair, and timely national elections; and the role of the media and civil society in the democratization process.
Chair: Leila Zerrougui, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the DRC
Speakers: Dismas Kitenge, President, Groupe Lotus and Vice President, International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH)
Fabienne Hara, Vice-President for Multilateral Affairs, International Crisis Group*
Grâce Cécile Lula Hamba, Coordinator, Ligue des femmes pour le développement et l'éducation à la démocratie (LIFDED)
Donat Mbaya Tshimanga, President, Journalistes en danger
15:45-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:30 Session 4: Towards sustainable socio-economic development in the DRC
The last session will feature a discussion of the importance of socio-economic development in achieving long-term stability in the DRC. The session will focus in part on the role of international actors (the World Bank, the IMF, UNDP and MONUSCO) in supporting national efforts and strategies to: manage natural resources; expand socio-economic opportunity for all Congolese, especially women; and create sustainable employment. Participants will also reflect on the progress to date of the national post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction program (STAREC) and the international strategy in support of security and stabilization in Eastern DRC (ISSSS).
Chair: Ambassador Li Baodong, Permanent Representative of China to the UN*
Speakers: Ambassador Richard Zink, Head of the European Union delegation in the DRC
Julien Paluku Kahongya, Governor, North Kivu
Marcelin Cishambo, Governor, South Kivu
Jean-Pierre Lindiro Kabirigi, Coordinator, Pole Institute
Babacar Cissé, Deputy Regional Director for Africa, UNDP
Johannes Herderschee, Senior Economist for the DRC, World Bank
17:30-18:00 Closing Remarks
Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Director, Africa Program, IPI
Ambassador Atoki Ileka, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UN
* To be confirmed
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