The document outlines the organizational structure of the ECOWAS Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution and Peace-Keeping. It includes the Chairman who provides consultation and verification. Under the Chairman are the Executive Secretary and institutions like the Heads of State and Government, Mediation and Security Council, and Defence and Security Commission. The Executive Secretary provides co-ordination and works with the Deputy Executive Secretary for Political Affairs, Defence and Security. This department oversees political, humanitarian, defence, and observation functions.

1. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF ECOWAS MECHANISM FOR
CONFLICT PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT, RESOLUTION & PEACE-KEEPING
consultation
Missions Chairman Institutions
• Heads of State &
Government
• Special Rep to ES verification • Mediation & Security Council
• Force Commander • Defence and Security
Commission.
Executive
Other • Council of Elders
co-ordination Secretary • Executive Secretariat
Institutions
• African Union Deputy Executive Secretary
• United Nations Political Affairs, Defence and Security (PADS)
• European Union
• Ministers of
Foreign Affairs
• Defence Ministers Political Humanitarian Defence Observation
Affairs Affairs Security Monitoring
Ctre
p Political-Military Validation & Analysis
PADS SITUATION CENTRE
Collection & Analysis Military Planning
Early Indications & Warning
External Sources Military Sources
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