The Financing of UN Peace Operations- Providing International Public Goods in the 21st Century

UN peace operations represent intermediate international public goods thatyield a number of positive externalities - such as peace and security enhancedinternational stability and respect for human rights. The potential benefitsthat can be derived from these operations critically depend on how theinternational community decides to finance them. Despite the fact that the financingof UN peace operations is a crucial component of their productionpath there have been surprisingly few attempts to examine whether andhow the UN has adjusted the international public financing system underlyingthe provision of its operations to the complex tasks the organization isrequired to undertake. This book provides an analysis of the several existinginternational financing mechanisms and tools created by the UN to help fosterbetter allocation to its operations. It summarizes important UN internal reformprocesses related to their use and offers policy recommendations for amore integrated and innovative financing approach to UN peace operationsas international public goods.The book makes a major contribution to our understanding of the financialaspect of international cooperation. It is intended for a wide audience drawnfrom political science and economics.