ABSTRACT
During stabilization and reconstruction missions, overlapping tasks and scarce resources in mission areas (Williams 2005; Mockaitis 2004; Pugh 2001) cause interdependency between international organizations (IOs), non governmental organizations (NGOs), donor organizations and the military. Cooperation between these actors can prevent the duplication of efforts, the wasting of scarce resources and strengthen the combined/synergetic value of organizational contributions. For a military force, cooperation can also build consent for its presence and therefore provide a means of protection, while from a civilian perspective the military can guarantee a climate of security. Additionally, the skills, knowledge, and assets of the military can play an important role in supporting the work of local parties and the humanitarian organizations. Civil-Military cooperation therefore plays an important role in stabilization and reconstruction missions.
