"The primary responsibility of ushering peace, democracy and good governance in Africa lies with the member states of the AU. Nevertheless, the AU with its different instruments of governance can play a critical role in consolidating the gains that has been made so far. Imperative in doing so, what capacity does the AU have to ensure member states implement what they bargained for? It is within this context that the AU has established a Sanctions Committee within the AU Peace and Security Council." (Quoted from paper)