Finally, we want to ensure much better coordination of security arrangements among the many United Nations actors often present in one location, as well as with other humanitarian organizations which might be present. Better coordination has been a key part of our reform efforts in other areas. In this case, it could literally be a question of life and death. To achieve all this, the Secretariat needs the support of the Member States on several levels. First of all, we need all to recognize that good security costs money.
Personnel costs money.
Equipment costs money. Resources have to be sufficient, and they have to be predictable. At present, they are not. I sincerely hope these appeals will be heard. Another source of financing has been the Trust Fund for the Security of Personnel of the United Nations, established in the summer of 1998.