The “Action for Peacekeeping” initiative and its performance & accountability pillar in United Nations peace operations a Brazilian perspective

Abstract

The article’s main objective is to identify and compile information regarding the actions taken by the Brazilian State in compliance with the commitments assumed regarding the pillar of performance & accountability of the Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative. To do so, it is initially sought to present the A4P initiative, contextualizing it with the moment of its launch. Subsequently, a more in-depth analysis of the performance & accountability pillar was carried out to identify the commitments made by the various parties. Next, it is sought to identify in detail the actions taken by Brazil aimed at fulfilling the obligations assumed, based on two integrating aspects: the participation in the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System and the training of human resources. From a methodological point of view, this is a qualitative exploratory investigation, carried out through bibliographical and documentary research, complemented by interviews. As a result, the survey indicated that Brazil has been adopting concrete measures, which fulfill the commitments assumed and shall allow the country to send high-performance military and police officers for future peace operations.