“Best Practice Reference Paper for Peace-building”

～ Outcomes of the 7th Sub-committee of the Tokyo Defense Forum～

Shuichi NISHINODeputy Director, International Policy Division

Ministry of Defense, Japan

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Outline of the meeting

Date: 27th and 28th February 2008

Venue: Ministry of Defense (Tokyo)

Participation: 25 countries and EU from ARF members, ASEAN Secretariat, ICRC, UNOCHA

Agenda: 1. Best Practice Reference Paper for Peace- building 2. Regional Cooperation and its Impact on Surrounding States

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Expressed views on Peace-building

✓ helpful for future cooperation to share lessons and efforts while avoiding duplication

✓ the establishment of good governance and the rule of law

✓ concerted long-term international efforts to realize reconstruction and stabilization

✓ whole-of-government approach

✓ communication plans

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Expressed views on Best Practice Reference Paper (1)

- Preparation ❏ formation of units ❏ Education/Training language, establishment of national/regional facilities,

exchange of personnel, exchange of information, joint training, collaboration and networking etc.

❏ sharing of information/experiences : database of POC, regional efforts, list of regional

events ❏ guidelines/SOPs ❏ Preparation for deployment : comprehensive strategy, good understanding of local

background, metal training

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Expressed views on Best Practice Reference Paper (2)

- Operations(a) general ❏ neutrality and impartiality ❏ assistance to reconstruction, governance and the rule of law with

the emphasis on local ownership ❏ good relation with local leaders and citizens ❏ respect of sovereignty ❏ communication plans ❏ political and legal advisers(b) military-military cooperation ❏ sharing information on the local situation / coordination of

activities ❏ logistic support (c) civil-military cooperation ❏ close cooperation with various civil actors ❏ a good understanding of civil-military cooperation, the role of

humanitarian organizations etc

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Next Steps

✓ Best Practice Reference Paper should be further considered in ARF meetings and other for a. ➩ our proposal to elaborate the Best Practice Reference Paper in the ARF (See Concept Paper)

✓ Next Tokyo Defense Forum: October 2008 ?

✓ The details will be sent at a later date.

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Any Questions ?