| ID | 125378 |
| Title Proper | Special representative of the secretary- general as norm arbitrators |
| Other Title Information | understanding bottom up authority in UN peacekeeping |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Karlsrud, John |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The literature has generally not grappled with complex decision making structure within organizations like the UN. Special representative of the secretary- General can act as norm arbitrators in the UN System generating new practice by weighing against each other the conflicting norms that guide peacekeeping. Practices from the field, crystallized through the actions of SRSGs, Constitute a bottom-up source of influence on UN norm change processes. SRSGs enjoy relative independence and physical distance from UN headquarters. With background often from diplomatic careers, plus relative autonomy and interpretations of the UN, They can wield influence thank to a certain level of decentralized authority and their personal prestige. |
| `In' analytical Note | Global Governance Vol.19, No.4; Oct.-Dec.2013: p.525-544 |
| Journal Source | Global Governance Vol.19, No.4; Oct.-Dec.2013: p.525-544 |
| Key Words | Authority ; Norm arbitrators ; Peacekeeping ; Peacebuilding ; Prestige ; Decisionmaking ; United Nation ; SRSG |