The present thematic evaluation report shows that cooperation with regional organizations is relevant and important at a time when the demand for peacekeeping interventions continues to be high, United Nations capacity is stretched and available resources are diminished owing to the global economic crisis. Feedback from the Department of Peacekeeping operations/Department of Field Support and regional partners showed an unequivocal level of commitment to working together to maintain peace and security. For regional organizations, the legitimacythat comes from a Security Council mandate represents a central reason for such cooperation.
