The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is the UN’s focal point for trade, investment, and development. Established in 1964, its primary goal is to help developing countries, especially the least developed ones, integrate more fairly and effectively into the global economy. Mandate and History UNCTAD was created in response to concerns from developing nations—often referred to as the Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for directing and coordinating international health within the UN system. Mission and Vision WHO’s objective, as stated in its Constitution, is “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.” Its modern mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the Read More
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is an office of the UN Secretariat based in Vienna, Austria. Its primary mission is to promote and facilitate peaceful international cooperation in the uses and exploration of outer space and to ensure that the benefits of space science and technology are available to all countries, especially developing nations, to accelerate sustainable Read More
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), established in 1944 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as the Chicago Convention). Key Role and Function In essence, ICAO provides the technical and diplomatic framework that allows the world’s commercial air transport network to operate safely and seamlessly across international borders.5 Its Read More
network. It was founded in 1965 and focuses on helping countries eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build sustainable development practices. UNDP’s work is centered around several key areas: The UNDP works closely with governments, civil society, and local communities to develop solutions to the challenges of development, and it is one of the key agencies responsible for promoting and achieving the Read More
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