Category: International Organizations

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, culture, and communication. Founded in 1945, UNESCO has grown to include 194 member states and 12 associate members, with its […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is a specialized agency dedicated to leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.  It was Established on October 16, 1945, the FAO has its headquarters in Rome, Italy, and operates in over 130 countries worldwide. This note provides a comprehensive

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.  It was Established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles, the ILO was created in response to the widespread social and labor unrest following World War I.  The

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It was established on April 7, 1948 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO’s primary objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health, defined as “a state of complete physical, mental

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II with the aim of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. It replaced the ineffective League of Nations and has become the largest, most familiar, most internationally

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) established the Innovation Facility in 2014 to nurture promising development interventions. This facility offers technical assistance and seed funding to explore new approaches to complex development challenges. The UNDP also focuses on building local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity. Major Initiatives and Programs of UNDP:-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The