Supporting post conflict or conflict countries necessitates addressing needs that extend beyond the military-security dimension but that encompass the political, human rights, humanitarian, development and other related areas. As such, there has been a greater demand for multidisciplinary and multidimensional approaches in peace support operations which call for an increased utilisation of civilian experts to support the achievement of increasingly complex mission mandates. The growing utilisation of civilian experts in African peace operations has also necessitated careful consideration about the way in which these experts are recruited and deployed. A key question has therefore been, “When a deployment need arises, how do we ensure we get the most qualified expert, out onto the field, within the shortest timeframe possible?”
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