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This report contributes to the debate on the effectiveness of peacekeeping/peace-building on the African continent by analysing the policies and activities of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) regarding two global norms: a) Protection of Civilians (POC) as one task of peacekeeping operations and b) Security Sector Reform (SSR). The peacekeeping missions in Darfur and Chad and the SSR efforts in Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe serve as examples of the organizations’ involvement. Based on the analyses, the report finds that the similar interpretation of UN, EU and AU doctrines on peacekeeping and peacebuilding is promising and can be considered an indicator that a layered system of global security governance could be effective. However, this alignment of doctrines remains fragile and does not always translate into increased effectiveness at the local level.