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• Why did you feel the need to propose a tool like PAIMT?
  Because the history of the DRC shows that several peace agreements have failed, not due to their content, but rather because of a lack of rigorous monitoring of their implementation, without a mechanism for objectively measuring commitments, each party can claim to be respecting the agreement or accuse others of violating it. PAIMT is designed to fill this gap by providing a quantitative, transparent, and fair method for assessing progress and ensuring accountability among signatory parties.
   

• Is the PAIMT tool politically neutral?
  Absolutely. The PAIMT is a technical, neutral, and transparent tool. It does not judge political intentions but focuses on measurable facts. It can be used by all parties involved, including mediators, to ensure that no one manipulates the results of the implementation process for propaganda or diversionary purposes.
   

• A peace agreement, above all, is a matter of political will, so why do we need a technical instrument?
  Political will is indeed fundamental, but it must be accompanied by technical tools that enable its implementation. Without an objective monitoring mechanism, even the best intentions can be wrongly accused. The PAIMT fosters trust between the parties and promotes accountability, as everyone can demonstrate their good faith with concrete evidence.
   

• How can it be used?
  The PAIMT can be used by all parties involved in resolving the crisis in the DRC (including mediators, belligerents, civil society, the international community, and other stakeholders) by enabling them to objectively monitor progress in implementing the agreement, identify gaps in task execution, promote accountability, and strengthen the credibility of the peace process itself. It can be adapted to the final content of the peace agreement.
   

• How does it work?
  The PAIMT is based on a coding methodology that translates the qualitative commitments of a peace agreement into specific, measurable tasks. Each task is rated on a scale of 0 to 10, depending on its level of implementation (not started, partially completed, or fully completed). These scores are then converted into percentages, enabling the visualization of overall and individual implementation progress. This helps identify delays, blockages, and progress.
   

• Is the PAIMT a complementary instrument?
  Yes, the PAIMT does intend to replace existing monitoring mechanisms or bodies provided for in peace agreements, but to complement the efforts.