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Within the analytical framework of social capital, this article approaches the subject of the appropriate criteria to evaluate the role of trust in civil associations. It proposes two levels: on the one hand, the associations' capacity to produce internal trust with civic characteristics & to develop generalized trust & civic attitudes & behavior; on the other hand, it reflects on the convenience of using the distinction between diverse types of confidence, in order to establish if some of them favor cooperation more than others as well as a satisfactory performance according to the associations' objectives. Adapted from the source document.

UN peacekeeping operations since the 1950s are reviewed, emphasizing the difficulties the UN has had in the last decade, especially in Africa. In light of the need to revise peacekeeping operations, a special panel was convened & issued 57 recommendations for reform in the Brahimi Report. Overall, the report advocates far-reaching reforms & peacekeeping strategies different from those used in the past. The most visible weakness of the report is that it does not focus on particular member states. It addresses only about half of the actual challenges the UN faces, & is short on ways in which to prevent conflict in the first place. The deployment of these recommendations is essential for future successful peacekeeping operations. Implications for Canada & Mexico are discussed. 27 References. M. Pflum

The UN peacekeeping mission is currently under great pressure because it lacks adequate structure & funding to accomplish its many tasks. The Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, whose report is summarized here, evaluated these deficiencies & developed practical recommendations for reform. Their recommendations deal with strategic direction, decision making, rapid deployment, planning, operational support, & information technology. Difficulties in applying the recommendations are discussed, eg, underqualified UN staff & lack of member state commitment in political, financial, & operational areas. M. Pflum