What role does IPOA envision for international and governmental organizations (e.g. UN) in future peace and stability operations?
IPOA does NOT seek to have the current leadership role of international and government organizations supplanted by private sector entities. Instead, the goals of IPOA are better supervision of private companies operating under the umbrella of UN or government-led operations and better coordination between private organizations, government, NGOs and international organizations. IPOA strives for greater awareness of private sector contributions in peace and stability affairs and raising the standards of companies in the peace and stability industry, while recognizing the leadership of government and international organizations in peacekeeping operations.
