The Office of Internal Oversight Service (OIOS) evaluated the relevance, coherence, and effectiveness of the support provided by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for the establishment of a stable and secure environment and the extension of the State authority in southern Lebanon. The evaluation covered the period from July 2017 to December 2023. During the period reviewed, UNIFIL support was found to be partially relevant, with varying stakeholder perceptions. UNIFIL demonstrated the value of monitoring and reporting violations along the Blue Line in ensuring the cessation of hostilities between the parties to the conflict, and the overall support provided was generally aligned with the relevant Security Council mandates. However, some inconsistencies were noted in interpreting and understanding the mandate by both internal and external stakeholders. While UNIFIL support was somewhat responsive to the needs of the people, external stakeholders were of the opinion that it was of limited responsiveness to the core security needs of both governments due to unmet expectations.
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Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Focal Point Email | ied@un.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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