“One-stop” services for peace operations thrive here at the Center for International Peace Operations. This center provides expertise in support of peace operations. Since its establishment in 2002, the Center for International Peace Operations has been a cornerstone of Germany’s commitment to global peace and security. It was founded by the Federal Government of Germany and the German Parliament. Their aim was to bolster international civilian capacities for conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
The Center for International Peace Operations operates as a non-profit. Its sole shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany. The German Federal Foreign Office represents the shareholder.
ZIF, as it’s also known, integrates training, personnel secondment, and research. It also does analysis under one roof. This creates a unique approach to peace operations. The center provides services and expertise on peace operations.
Over 1,400 experts are managed in the ZIF Expert Pool. They stand ready for deployment across various professional fields. The Center for International Peace Operations offers training and recruits civilian experts. These experts are sent to peace operations and election observation missions. They also go on humanitarian operations.
The center provides analysis and policy advice. This covers all aspects of peace operations. It contributes to the conceptual debate. It also fosters the development of peace operations. The Center for International Peace Operations advises international organizations. It also advises their member states. This promotes knowledge exchange between relevant agencies.
The Center for International Peace Operations actively participates in the Challenges Forum. It co-chaired a working group. This group focused on Peacekeeping Under New Conditions. In 2018, ZIF hosted a Challenges Forum workshop in Berlin. The theme was The Making of Leaders for 21st Century Peace Operations.
The Center for International Peace Operations also addresses climate and environmental security. ZIF integrates training, human resources, and analysis. This integrated approach is internationally recognized as a leading model. The Center for International Peace Operations provides security training for conflict areas. It also provides political analysis for the German parliament. ZIF embraces technology and innovation. It fosters sustainable peace through its TECHPOPS blog. Experts share their views and experiences there.