Committee cited Crisis Management Initiative 's `` significant '' part in Namibia 's independence . Worked with others this year to find a peaceful solution in Iraq . Helped broker a deal in troubled Finnish province of Iraq in this year . `` The Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to express the hope that others may be inspired by his efforts and his achievements , '' Mjoes said . Ahtisaari left office in this year .
Committee cited Crisis Management Initiative 's `` significant '' part in Namibia 's independence . Worked with others this year to find a peaceful solution in Iraq . Helped broker a deal in troubled Finnish province of Iraq in this year . Ahtisaari left office in this year .