Central African Republic review

D3.3 is a review based on the study of task 3.3: The study will assess the achievements and potential shortfalls of the past and ongoing crisis management missions in the field of SSR. Development of SSR in CAR requires cooperation and coordination with different international, bilateral and local actors and thereby the potential information and coordination gaps must be identified. Due to the major engagement of the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) will the cooperation and coordination between EU, UN and AU and the integration of the different actors and missions be an important viewpoint for the study. The development and coordination of the ongoing EU Military Operation (EUFOR RCA) UN Multidimensional Mission (MINUSCA) and African Union mission (MISCA), as well as a UN civilian and police operation (MINURCAT) and a European Union military operation (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) in 2008- 2009, be approached in the study. The impacts of those SSR efforts are assessed by identifying whether the mission objectives have been met including all the different SSR components into the assessment. To have a better understanding of the desired end-state of SSR in CAR will the analyses of the local and international visions of SSR be included in the study. This is to provide a deeper insight of the appropriate instruments to be used to achieve these long term visions. In addition gap analysis will be used to assess the needs in relation to available resources and capacity in the field to provide a deeper understanding of the concrete obstacles and opportunities affecting on the efficiency of implementation of mandates at the operational level. To gain comprehensive understanding of the critical points related to reformation will the assessment cover the viewpoints of 1) the locals, local authorities and regional actors such as African Union (AU), 2) international actors such as United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) as well as 3) the Political Actors. The comprehensive approach enables to have a deeper understanding of the concrete factors furthering the effectiveness and impact of the crisis management missions in the field of SSR. Identification of the key issues related to successful coordination and cooperation between the actors can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the crisis management efforts in the field of SSR in terms of usage of the resources and achievement of the mission objectives.