In order to implement the present Agreement scrupulously and in good faith, a [follow-up committee] will be established, consisting of representatives from the [parties signatory] to the present Agreement and the [other actors or more in general international community].  This [follow-up committee] will monitor and ensure that commitments are respected, and shall interpret the provisions of the present Agreement and take all the necessary measures in this regard.

Should there be a difference in interpretation of any part of this agreement, the Parties will consult the Mediator for a ruling.

The Parties agree to the establishment of a Commission mandated to provide support with the interpretation of the peace agreement.

The Parties are convinced of the need to give a final impetus to the process of negotiations currently taking place with the active participation of the [actors other than the parties].  To this end, [mechanism] shall be established and responsible for overseeing the implementation of all the political agreements reached by the Parties.

There shall be established an [oversight forum] to oversee and monitor the implementation of this Agreement and to provide advice and support to the Parties and any relevant institutions established under this Agreement.


The [oversight forum] shall be responsible for addressing any disputes arising between the Parties and in the implementation of this Agreement.

The [forum] may, as appropriate, request reports from the Parties and any other institution or actor implementing this Agreement.

The [oversight forum] shall promote confidence-building measures between the Parties and the Parties undertake to cooperate with these measures.

The [forum] shall operate for [time] which may be extended in consultation with the [government].

A [specialist mechanism] shall be established within [time] of the signing of [this Agreement].  The [name of mechanism] shall oversee the fulfilment of commitments relating to [specific issue], as set out in [relevant provisions of the Agreement].  Decisions by the [mechanism] shall be taken by consensus; in the event that the [mechanism] cannot reach consensus, the issue in question shall be referred to [competent authority]. 


The [mechanism] shall establish two subcommittees:

A technical committee with capacity to monitor operational aspects relevant to [issue] operations in one [state / region] that affect the other [state / region].

A financial committee with capacity to review the financial issues between the Parties, including the monthly and yearly reports on these issues prepared by operating companies and governments.

Other subcommittees may be established as needed.

The Parties call upon the [existing international mechanism] to develop in close consultation with the Parties and [relevant actors] a plan that will allow for [resolution of issue], which may include priorities for certain areas and certain categories of [people].  The Parties agree to implement such a plan and to conform their international agreements and internal laws to it.  They accordingly call upon [relevant actors] to promote [resolution of issue] consistent with international law.

The Parties call upon the [specialized international mechanism i.e. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ("UNHCR")] to develop in close consultation with asylum countries and the Parties a repatriation plan.  This plan will allow for an early, peaceful, orderly, and phased return of refugees and displaced persons, which may include priorities for certain areas and certain categories of returnees.  The Parties agree to implement such a plan and to conform their international agreements and internal laws to it.  They accordingly call upon states that have accepted refugees to promote the early return of refugees consistent with international law.

The Parties agree to the development of a plan for the release of all civilian and military prisoners detained or withheld as a consequence of the conflict, under the supervision of [specialized international mechanisms i.e. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)].

The [international organization i.e. The United Nations Security Council] is invited to adopt a [official legally binding document i.e. resolution] by which it will authorize [member states and / or regional organizations] to establish a multinational military implementation force, [name].  The Parties understand and agree that the implementation force may be composed of ground, air, and maritime units from [international organization i.e. NATO] and [other states], deployed to [state or specific territories] to help ensure compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.

To achieve reconciliation and strengthen democracy, the Parties shall create a [verification commission] for the commitments undertaken in [this Agreement] and those deriving therefrom.  The Commission will be presided over by [international organization] and the persons, both national and international, this deems fit.  The [verification commission] will be responsible for verifying strict compliance with all points of [this Agreement] and will receive full cooperation of [state] public institutions in doing so.

Overall political supervision of the peace process and implementation of the Agreement will be the responsibility of the Parties.  Verification of the Parties’ compliance will be the responsibility of the international monitoring group.  The [international organization i.e. United Nations] will be invited to send monitors to support the Parties, at the request of the government of [state].  The governments that are to send monitors will be chosen by the Parties.

The aspects of this agreement which relate to [specific issues i.e. human rights] shall have immediate force and application.  The Parties request that the verification of the Parties’ compliance with the terms of the Agreement should be carried out by the [international organization established to verify compliance with the agreement i.e. United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights].

Unless otherwise agreed, any legal dispute concerning the interpretation of this Agreement may be submitted by either Party for a binding decision to the [mechanism i.e. arbitral tribunal].  Both Parties shall appoint one member each, with the Chairman appointed jointly; should any of the required appointments not - be made within [time], they may be made by the President of the International Court of Justice at the request of either Party.

Any dispute between the Parties, arising out of the application or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled through a process of mediation to be organised by [main organization] in collaboration with the [other organizations i.e. UN].

The Parties agree to the establishment of a [Commission] to verify the implementation of the peace agreement. 


The [Commission] shall have the following functions:

[Analyse, from a political and technical standpoint, the progress made and the difficulties encountered in applying and executing the Implementation, Compliance and Verification Timetable for the peace agreement];

[Give prior consideration to the legislative proposals agreed to in the peace agreement and to be drafted by the executive branch pursuant to the agreement, to help ensure that they are in keeping with the content of the peace agreement];

[Maintain communication with government entities that have responsibilities in the areas of work identified in the Agreement, in order to stay abreast of progress in those areas];

[Schedule and reschedule targets and actions according to the need to comply with the timetable and to ensure the effective functioning of the peace process];

[Maintain communication with and receive reports from the international verification authority];

[Provide support for efforts to obtain funding for the implementation of the commitments set out in the peace agreement]; and

[Prepare and issue periodic reports on the progress made and the difficulties encountered in complying with the peace agreement and in carrying out the work entrusted to it].

It shall be the duty of the [national mechanism] to make an authentic interpretation of this Agreement.

The government has the responsibility to implement constitutional, legal, political, and administrative issues set out in [sections of the peace agreement].  The government is tasked with drafting and submitting yearly reports to [relevant supervisory mechanism] on its progress with the implementation of constitutional, legal, political, and administrative issues.

The Parties affirm that [state] has institutions and mechanisms, customs and usages as provided for and recognized under national laws, capable of addressing the crimes and human rights violations committed during the conflict.  The Parties also recognise that modifications may be required within the national legal system to ensure a more effective and integrated justice and accountability response. 


The Parties therefore acknowledge the need for an overarching justice framework that will provide for the exercise of international criminal jurisdiction, and for the adoption and recognition of complementary alternative justice mechanisms.

Insofar as practicable, relevant national institutions shall be responsible for the development of this justice framework. Accountability and reconciliation processes shall be promoted through existing national institutions and mechanisms, with necessary modifications. The Parties shall consult on the need to introduce any additional institutions or mechanisms for the implementation of this Agreement.

The Parties are insistently inviting the international community to provide political, financial, and technical assistance for the enforcement of the above-decided measures

The [international organization i.e. United Nations] shall verify compliance with this Agreement, with the cooperation of the Parties and of the authorities whose duty it is to enforce them.

The [international organizations and / or states] are the international monitors for this Agreement and shall monitor its effective implementation by the Parties.  These institutions shall constitute [monitoring entity i.e. international monitoring committee for the Agreement].

The Parties are grateful to the observer states at the [name] talks [participating states] - for their cooperation in moving the talks forward and their all-round assistance during the peace process.  Agreement at the international level to guarantee the implementation of this Agreement strengthens the Parties’ conviction that all the obligations it contains will be implemented in full within the agreed periods.


The Parties greatly value the role of the [organizations] in the negotiating process, and express the hope that they too will provide cooperation in the implementation of the Agreement[s] reached.

The Parties entrust the verification of [specific issues] with a group of friendly states which includes [states].

For promotion of the process, reinserted members on the list submitted by [group] and approved by the Ministry of [relevant ministry] will adopt the role of promoters of this peace process, for which the government will provide them with support equivalent to a monthly payment of [compensation] for each member for [time] from the date of their demobilization. 


For the implementation of the Agreement, the government will include [group] representatives in the institutional structure set out in the Agreement. Certain members of the demobilized group may have special responsibilities for promoting the process and consolidating peace, for which the government will contract their services. The government will also provide a one-off payment of [amount] to [relevant institution tasked with facilitating this task] for promoting the process, supporting the reinsertion program and presenting projects for productive programs.

The government shall provide all necessary assistance and cooperation to international agencies and the political parties in the development and  implementation of the [implementation monitoring committee].  This shall include: establishing structures and facilities, issuing the necessary documentation, including travel documents for all returning exiles, refugees, and members of the armed groups as provided for in this and other protocols, as required by the international agencies or as directed by the [implementation monitoring committee].

The [state] government and the international community are establishing a [joint coordination and monitoring board] for the implementation of the political commitments that comprise this Agreement.  As detailed in this Agreement, this [board] will be co-chaired by the [state] government and the [international organization i.e. United Nations] and will be supported by a small secretariat.  It will ensure greater coherence of efforts by the [state] government and international community to implement the Agreement and provide regular and timely public reports on its execution.

A [joint verification commission] is created with the aim of invigilating the strict implementation of this Agreement.  It comprises civilian and military representatives designated by the Parties, [number of representatives] for each party, whose names will be given to the mediators within [number] days of the signature of this Agreement.  The government of [foreign state] may also join the [joint verification commission] and have three representatives.

A [committee] presided over by [state] and made up of representatives of states] and the Parties to the present Agreement, shall be established to supervise and ensure the implementation of this Agreement.

The [monitoring and support committee] will oversee the detailed application of the present Agreement according to the designated timetable.   The [monitoring and support committee] will consist of high level representatives of the political parties and of the institutions in charge of or involved in the implementation of the terms of this Agreement.  It will be composed of:


[number of] members of the majority parties;

[number of] members of the opposition parties;

Representatives of the [presidency of the [state] and the government];

Representatives of the international community: [international organizations and states], as observers.

The Parties entrust the [non-state organization] with the coordination of [specific task i.e. humanitarian assistance].

It is agreed to request that [non-state organization] verifies compliance with the commitments made by the Parties during the peace negotiation process.

For the purpose of continuing to resolve economic and social problems, governmental, labor, and business sectors shall actively participate in the implementation of the peace process.

Those political parties and organisations involved in the peace negotiations shall be represented on the [implementation mechanism i.e. committee].  The [designate entity] shall appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, who shall be drawn from the religious and business communities.

Each Party shall nominate two representatives of human rights organizations to sit in the [implementation mechanism i.e. committee] as observers.

The government will work with	all of society, especially the churches,	political parties, civic associations, and social and professional associations,	in this	 whole process.  It will continue to hold regular consultations with these entities, with the aim of securing	 their valuable contribution to action to be undertaken to consolidate peace and democracy in the state.  It will work together with these entities to calm people’s minds, ensuring	tolerance and mutual respect and the mobilization of resources and wills	 for the rapid	resolution of the problems affecting war victims.

To monitor compliance with the basic rights guaranteed in this Peace Agreement, as well as to promote human rights education throughout the various sectors of [state] society, including schools, the media, the police, and the military, an independent [National Commission on Human Rights] shall be established.  In pursuance of the above, technical and material assistance may be sought from the [human rights international organizations i.e. United Nations Special Commission on Human Rights, the United Nations Centre for Human Rights, the African Commission on Human and the People's Rights and other relevant international organizations].  The National Commission on Human Rights shall have the power to investigate human rights violations and to institute legal proceedings where appropriate. Further, a consortium of local human rights groups shall be encouraged to help monitor human rights observance.

The [international mechanism i.e. committee] shall be chaired by [individual], with the assistance of [individual].  It shall be made up of the following categories of members: 


[number] representatives (including one woman) from the local community;

[number] representatives from religious groups;

[number] representatives (including one woman);

[number] private sector representatives (including one woman).

All Parties shall be equally subject to enforcement action by [peacekeeping force] as may be necessary to ensure implementation of this Agreement and the protection of the [peacekeeping force] and other international organizations, agencies, and non-governmental organizations involved in the implementation of this Agreement.

Unless otherwise agreed, any legal dispute concerning the interpretation of this Agreement may be submitted by either Party for a binding decision to the arbitral tribunal.

After the signature of this Agreement, either of the reconciled Parties that initiates actions that cause death or injury shall be fined [amount and currency] before the case is examined.

The [Implementation Monitoring Committee] will report to national, regional, and international authorities all cases of obstruction of the Agreement and failure to apply them, to ensure that appropriate remedies are implemented.

Pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution [number], adopted unanimously on [date], the UN Security Council authorised the establishment of a UN civilian police force, known as [name] to carry out tasks in accordance with the Agreement.

In the case of any violation or disagreement, the two Parties shall refer the matter to the [mediator state].

In the event of a violation of this Agreement, the Parties have the right to refer the issue to the [guarantors] which will carry out consultations between the Parties with the goal of taking measures for normalizing the situation.

Any dispute between the Parties, arising out of the application or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled through a process of mediation to be organised by [international organization] in collaboration with [international organizations].

If any dispute arises in the interpretation of this Agreement, a joint mechanism consisting of both Parties shall make the interpretation on the basis of the preamble and the documents included in this Agreement, and this interpretation will be final.

If difficulties arise which require remedial action across the range of institutions, or otherwise require amendment of the Agreement or relevant legislation, the process of review will fall to the governments of the two Parties.  Each [government / executive entity] will be responsible for action in its own jurisdiction.

Any violation of this Agreement may be presented by the aggrieved Party to   the other and shall promptly be the subject of consultations between the two panels of the negotiating Parties in order to remove impediments to the peace negotiations.