Accession Number:

ADA399088

Title:

U.N. PEACEKEEPING: Estimated U.S. Contributions, Fiscal Years 1996-2001

Descriptive Note:

Gao rept.

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2002-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

The United Nations Security Council authorizes peacekeeping as a means to further international peace and security.From fiscal 1996 through 2001,the Security Council authorized or maintained peacekeeping operations in 28 countries.Fifteen operations were as of January 2002.Although U.N.member countries are directly for the cost of conducting these operations,some countries,including United States,implement programs or activities that provide support to peacekeeping operations.

Descriptors:

• *PEACEKEEPING
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• PEACETIME
• COSTS
• OPERATION
• INTERNATIONAL
• UNITED NATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE