Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations

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The General Assembly has adopted resolutions on the comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their [sic] aspects on an annual basis since 1965. These reports generally relate to the work of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, or C34.

List of resolutions

The following table lists resolutions titled "Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects". Note that the shorthand "C34" is used in this table to refer to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, even though the Committee was not known as such until after it reached 34 members in the late 1980s.

Session Resolution Date Notable elements
19 2006(XIX) 18 February 1965 Authorized the establishment of the C34
20 2053(XX) 15 December 1965 Noted C34 reports A/5915 and Add.1 and A/5916
21 2220(XXI) 19 December 1966 Referred C34 report A/6603 to the fifth special session of the GA
S-V 2249(S-V) 23 May 1967 Requested C34 to consider (a) methods of financing future peacekeeping operations and (b) voluntary in-kind contributions to peacekeeping operations
22 2308(XXII) 13 December 1967
23 2451(XXIII) 19 December 1968 Received and examined C34 reports A/7131 and A/7396
24 2576(XXIV) 15 December 1969 Received and examined C34 report A/7742
25 2670(XXV) 8 December 1970 Took note of C34 A/8081
26 2835(XXVI) 18 December 1971 Took note of C34 report A/8550
27 2965(XXVII) 13 December 1972 Took note of C34 report A/8888
28 3091(XXVIII) 7 December 1973 Took note of C34 report A/9236
29 3239(XXIX) 29 November 1974 Took note of C34 report A/9827
30 3457(XXX) 10 December 1975 Took note of C34 report A/10366
31 31/105 15 December 1976 Took note of C34 report A/31/337
32 32/106 15 December 1977 Took note of C34 report A/32/394
33 33/114 18 December 1978 No substantive C34 report;
Invited Member States to submit information about national peacekeeping training programmes and standby capacities to the C34
34 34/53 23 November 1979 Took note of C34 report A/34/592
35 35/121 11 December 1980 Took note of C34 report A/35/532
36 36/37 18 November 1981 Took note of C34 report A/36/469
37 37/93 10 December 1982 No C34 report
38 38/81 15 December 1983 Took note of C34 report A/38/381;
Expressed conviction that peacekeeping operations are an essential function of the UN, though not a substitute for the peaceful settlement of disputes and therefore of a temporary nature
39 39/97 14 December 1984 No C34 report
40 40/163 16 December 1985 No C34 report
41 41/67 3 December 1986 No C34 report
42 42/161 8 December 1987 No C34 report
43 43/59 6 December 1988 Took note of C34 report A/43/566;
Approved request of the PRC to join the C34, bringing membership to 34
44 44/49 8 December 1989 Took note of C34 report A/44/301;
Encouraged Member States to establish national peacekeeping training programmes and the Secretariat to prepare training materials;
Urged host countries to conclude status of forces agreements and requested Secretariat to prepare a model SOFA;
Decided to allow participation of observers in the C34
45 45/75 11 December 1990 Took note of C34 report A/45/330;
Considered that the composition of UN peacekeeping operations should be on a wide geographical basis, while the composition of each operation would be consistent with particular requirements thereof
46 46/48 9 December 1991 Took note of C34 report A/46/254;
Welcomed report A/45/502 on use of civilian personnel in peacekeeping operations;
Welcomed report A/46/169 and Add.1 on Secretariat units dealing with peacekeeping operations;
Considered it important to study financial questions seriously, particularly at the planning stage, to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient conduct of operations and strict control of expenditures;
Took note of possibility of holding inter-sessional open-ended informal consultations to have an exchange of views and to receive briefings from the Secretariat;
Recognized that peacekeeping operations are an evolving concept calling for increased attention and ongoing evaluation by Member States
47 47/71 14 December 1992 Took note of C34 reports A/47/253 and A/47/386 (Special report on An Agenda for Peace);
Stressed the need for the UN to be given resources commensurate with its growing responsibilities in peacekeeping, particularly with reference to resources needed for start-up phases;
Stressed the need to delegated increased financial and administrative authority to FCs and SRSGs to increase missions' capacity to adjust to new situations and specific requirements;
Encourages consideration of the establishment of a reserve fund to improve start-up financing of peacekeeping operations;
Acknowledged the competence of the General Assembly for appropriation and apportionment, and the importance of the Security Council being informed of cost implications;
Emphasized importance of making a clear distinction between peacekeeping operations and assistance from the specialized agencies and departments of the UN not an integral part of the operation;
Welcomed the creation of DPKO;
Welcomed the decision to appoint a Senior Police Adviser;
Took note of report A/47/604 on the feasibility of establishing an annual peacekeeping fellowship programme for national peacekeeping trainers;
Invited the SG to review, with a view to streamlining procedures and enhancing effectiveness, the applicable financial and administrative regulations concerning peacekeeping operations;
Welcomed report A/47/277 of the Secretary-General on strengthening the capacity of the UN for preventative diplomacy, peacemaking and peacekeeping (An Agenda for Peace)
48 48/42 10 December 1993 Welcomed C34 report A/48/173;
Noted with appreciation establishment of a stand-by forces planning team;
Requested Secretariat to develop guidelines concerning the disposition of UN equipment upon termination of a peacekeeping operation;
Noted report A/48/503 and Add.1 on improving the financial situation of the United Nations;
Welcomed establishment of the Peacekeeping Reserve Fund;
Took note of the transfer of the Field Operations Division from the Department of Administration and Management to DPKO;
Welcomed establishment in DPKO of a 24/7 situation centre;
Noted the importance of concluding agreements between the UN and troop contributors before deployment;
Welcomed establishment of a focal point for peacekeeping training in DPKO;
Recognized importance of public information and called for significant enhancement of the rpess and public information function for peacekeeping missions;
Considered that any State in whose territory a UN peacekeeping operation is conducted should act promptly to deter and prosecute those responsible for attacks and other acts of violence against UN personnel;
Welcomed report A/48/349 on measures and proposals to ensure and enhance security of UN operations
49 49/37 9 December 1994 Welcomed C34 report A/49/136;
Confirmed that a peacekeeping operation should be under the operational control of the UN and that the appropriate channel for raising national concerns is through Headquarters;
Took note of proposals of the Secretary-General on rationalization of the budgetary process A/48/403 and on planning, budgeting and administration of peacekeeping operations A/48/945 and Corr.1;
Welcomed creation of Policy and Analysis Unit and Planning Division within DPKO;
Welcomed adoption of the Convention on the Safety of UN and Associated Personnel (General Assembly resolution 49/59)
50 50/30 6 December 1995 Endorsed proposals, recommendations and conclusions of C34 report A/50/230
51 51/136 13 December 1996 Endorsed proposals, recommendations and conclusions of C34 report A/51/130 and Corr.1
52 52/69 10 December 1997 Endorsed proposals, recommendations and conclusions of C34 report A/52/209

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