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Time to react : the efficiency of international organizations in crisis response /

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"In conflict-affected regions, delays in international response can have life or death consequences. The speed with which international organizations react to crises affects the prospects for communities to re-establish peace. Why then do some international organizations take longer than others...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hardt, Heidi, 1983-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, USA, 2014.
Subjects:
Crisis management.
Conflict management.
International agencies.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > International Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Peace.
LAW / International.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
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  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Why Speed of Response Matters
  • 3. Differences in Organization Response Rates
  • 4. Institutional Design in Crisis Decision-making
  • 5. The Impact of Unspoken Rules and Interpersonal Relations
  • 6. Informal Norms: Barriers and Facilitators
  • 7. Informal Relations: Friends and Foes
  • 8. Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.