This short background paper provides a brief description and explanation of the so-called United Nations „Peacebuilding Architecture‟ (PBA). It focuses on the creation of the architecture, the main mandates and core functions of its organs, as well as their interrelationships and connection with other UN bodies. This backgrounder sets the scene for the forthcoming GGI publications within the framework of the research project “The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission: Successes, Failures, Lessons Learned”.
