What reform priorities has the New Horizon process identified?
In-depth discussions among Member States, the Secretariat, and partners within and beyond the United Nations system have revealed a series of high-priority requirements to bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping in the medium term. These elements were reflected in the Secretary-General’s Report to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations [A/64/573] and include the following broad dimensions: • Policy Development: Clarifying the critical roles and responsibilities of peacekeepers and developing practical guidance in specific areas, including the protection of civilians, peacebuilding roles of peacekeepers, and effective and robust response to threats. • Capability Development: Filling critical capability gaps in peacekeeping missions in a forward-looking and sustainable manner and ensuring peacekeepers are prepared, equipped, and enabled to deliver against reasonable performance expectations. • Global Field Support Strategy: Transforming, within the framework of
