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CONTEMPORARY UNITED NATIONS
0 commentsINTERNATIONAL DECADE
1990 to 1999 :- Third Disarmament Decade
1990 to 1999 :- International Decade for Prevention of Natural Climate
1991 to 2000 :- United Nations Fourth Development Decade for International Law
1991 to 2000 :- United Nations Fourth Development Decade
1991 to 2000 :- Secon Decade In Africa for Communication And Traffic
1993 to 2002 :- Second Decade of Indrustrial Development In Africa
1993 to 2002 :- Asian and Prashant Decade for Handicapped People
1993 to 2002 :- Third Decade Against Racialism and Racial Discrimination
1994 to 2004 :- International Decade for indigenous people in the world
1995 to 2004:- United Nations Decade For Human Right Education
1997 to 2006 :- United Nations Decade for Abolition of Poverty
2001 to 2010 :- Second International Decade for Abolition of Coloniasm
2001 to 2010 :- International Decade for Peace and Non violence Culture in Children
1990 to 1999 :- Third Disarmament Decade
1990 to 1999 :- International Decade for Prevention of Natural Climate
1991 to 2000 :- United Nations Fourth Development Decade for International Law
1991 to 2000 :- United Nations Fourth Development Decade
1991 to 2000 :- Secon Decade In Africa for Communication And Traffic
1993 to 2002 :- Second Decade of Indrustrial Development In Africa
1993 to 2002 :- Asian and Prashant Decade for Handicapped People
1993 to 2002 :- Third Decade Against Racialism and Racial Discrimination
1994 to 2004 :- International Decade for indigenous people in the world
1995 to 2004:- United Nations Decade For Human Right Education
1997 to 2006 :- United Nations Decade for Abolition of Poverty
2001 to 2010 :- Second International Decade for Abolition of Coloniasm
2001 to 2010 :- International Decade for Peace and Non violence Culture in Children
IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION
0 commentsThe Commonwealth : The Commonwealth , originally called the British Commonwealth of Nations , is an association of 53 nations and dependencies joined by a common link based on having been parts of the old british empire . The British monarch is the symbolic head of the Commonwealth.
The main principle of Commonwealth is to influence international society for the benefits of mankind . The Commonwealth heads of Governments meet (CHOGM) has now acquired international significance
Headquarter :- London
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ( NATO) :- NATO was created on April 4, 1949 , in a traty signed in Washington by Belgium , France , Canada , Denmark , Iceland , Italy , Luxembourg , Netherland , Norway , Portugal , U.K. and the United states of America. Greece , Spain , Turkey , and West Germany have also joined later 1999 in ; the Czech Republic , Hungary , and polland. In 2004 the NATO welcomed seven new members into its fold . The expension increase the alliance’s membership from 19 to 26 the new members are : Bulgaria , Estonia , Latevia , Lithuania . Romania . Slovakia and slovenia. The members agreed to settle disputes by peaceful means ; to develop there individul and collective capacity to resist armed attack , to regard an attack on one as an attack .
Headquarters : Brussels(Belgium)
European Economic Community ( EEC) : Established on january 1, 1958 , there ultimate goal is a complete customs union with free flow of goods ,services and labour among all members . Its member are 27 : Belgium , France , Germany , Italy , Luxembourg , Netherlands , Britain , Denmark , Ireland , Greece , Sweden , Finland , Portgual , Spain , Austria . Estonia , Latvia , Lithunia , Slovakia , Solvenia , Polland , Hungry , Check - Republic cyprus , Malta , Bulgeria ,and Romenia .
Headquarter : Brussels ( Belgium)
Organisation of American States(OAS) :- Established On april 14,1890,posseses 34 member countries. It aims at strengthening peace and security and The continent by promoting cooperation among the member states in human right education, economic and social development and scientific exchanges.
Headquarters: Washington
The League of Arab states(The Arab States):-The arab league was created on march 22,1945 to strengthen member ties and further promote Arab aspirations there are 21 member countries.
Headquqrters :- Egypt
African Union(AU) :The african Union came in to existence on may 26,2001
following its ratification by the required two-third of Organisation of african unity (OAU) member states. The OAU dissolved itself on may 25,2001 to allow for the creation of the african union.The union will be aming to the 52, african members states politically, socially and economically.
Headquarters:Ethopia.
Association of South East Asian Nation ( ASEAN) : The ASEAN was formed on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia Thailand , Philipines , Malayasia and Singapore to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in matters of common interest in the economic , social, cultural , technical , scientific and administrative fields . Later Brunei , Laos , Cambodia , Vietman and Mayanmar joined the organisation .
Headquarter : Jakarta (Indonesia)
Organiisation Petroleum Exporting countries(OPEC) : The organisation was formed on December 14, 1960 , to control production and pricing of crude oil . Its members are 11 : Algeria , Indonesia , Iran , Iraq , Kuwat , libya , Nigeria , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates , and Venuezala .
Headquarters : Vienna ( Austria )
International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) : Formed in 1923 and reconstituted in 1956 , composed of 181 members countries . it aims at ensuring maximum cooperation between police authorities with the strict exclusion of political , military , religious and racial matter
Non Aligned Movement ( NAM) : NAM was formed in 1961 . it has 118 members. The movement is based on the presumption that existance of power bloc is not conducive to world peace . Therefore its members have joned any power bloc .
South Aian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) : It was formed in 1985 by the leaders of the seven countries . at present there are eight members of SAARC namely India , Bangaldesh , Pakistan , Srilanka , Bhutan , Nepal , Maldieves and Afghanistan . Its main objective is to promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia , to accelerate economic growth , social progress and cultural develoment of the region and to promote collective self-reliance .
Headquarter : Kathmandu(Nepal)
Asian Development Bank : It is an international financing institution set up in 1966 primarily with the sole object of helping underdeveloped countries in their development plans . It has 44 regional memebers and 17 non regional members .
Headquarter : Manila (Phillipines)
European Free Trade Association ( EFTA ) : EFTA was formed in May 3 ,1960 , with its main goal of gradual reduvtion of customs duties and quantitative restriction on industrial goods among members . Its members nation are Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland . Two members of the UK and Denmark left EEFTA in 1973.
Head quarter : Geneva ( Switzerland)
European Space Agency ( ESA ) : The ESA is an organisation of European countries that engages in space research and technology it was founded in 1975 and the members are Austria , Belgium , Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Netherlands , Norway , Potugal , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland and the UK .
Headquarter : Paris
International Committee Of the Red Cross (ICRC ) : Established in 1863 , the ICRC organises care for the victims of war and enforces the various conventions on wartime practices . the ICRC constitutes , with the League of Red Cross Society , the International Red Cross.
It has 179 members countries .
Headquarter ; Geneva ( Switzerland )
Group of Eight : G-8 consist of the eight weathlist nations of the world : the United States of America , Japan , Germanyy , France , the UK , Italy , Cnanada and Russia . The heads of the governments of these eight countries meet annually at different cenues to discuss economic matters and world plitical problems .
Group of 77 : The ‘ Group of 77’ is an economic gtoup of Third World countries which was founeder under the auspices of the UNO in 1964 to protect and defend the economic and trade interest of the developing countries . it comprises 135 developing countries from Asia , Africa , and Latin America .
Group of Fifteen : G-15 , an economic groupibg of developing countries of Asia African and Latin America countries , was formed in Malaysia in 1990 . The number of G-15 member countries has now swelled to 19 : these are : Algeria , Argrntina , Brazil , Colombia , Egypt , India, Iran Jamacia , Indonesia , Srilanka , Kenya , Malaysia ,Mexico , Nigeria , Peru , Senegal , Venezulea , Serbia and Montenegro and Zimbambwe .
Group of Twenty : It is a newly-constituted group of 20 countries including 8 members of G-8 which will deliberate worlds major economic problems . India has been admitted into the Group in view of its economic strength urugue is 21st member of the group.
South Commision : Initially known as south-south commission, the south commission, set up by the Non-aligned movement,seeks to safeguard the intrests of the member countries against the discriminatory practies and policies imposed by the international financial institutions and the creditor governments. It has 28 members.
Headquarters: Geneva (switzerland). :
The main principle of Commonwealth is to influence international society for the benefits of mankind . The Commonwealth heads of Governments meet (CHOGM) has now acquired international significance
Headquarter :- London
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ( NATO) :- NATO was created on April 4, 1949 , in a traty signed in Washington by Belgium , France , Canada , Denmark , Iceland , Italy , Luxembourg , Netherland , Norway , Portugal , U.K. and the United states of America. Greece , Spain , Turkey , and West Germany have also joined later 1999 in ; the Czech Republic , Hungary , and polland. In 2004 the NATO welcomed seven new members into its fold . The expension increase the alliance’s membership from 19 to 26 the new members are : Bulgaria , Estonia , Latevia , Lithuania . Romania . Slovakia and slovenia. The members agreed to settle disputes by peaceful means ; to develop there individul and collective capacity to resist armed attack , to regard an attack on one as an attack .
Headquarters : Brussels(Belgium)
European Economic Community ( EEC) : Established on january 1, 1958 , there ultimate goal is a complete customs union with free flow of goods ,services and labour among all members . Its member are 27 : Belgium , France , Germany , Italy , Luxembourg , Netherlands , Britain , Denmark , Ireland , Greece , Sweden , Finland , Portgual , Spain , Austria . Estonia , Latvia , Lithunia , Slovakia , Solvenia , Polland , Hungry , Check - Republic cyprus , Malta , Bulgeria ,and Romenia .
Headquarter : Brussels ( Belgium)
Organisation of American States(OAS) :- Established On april 14,1890,posseses 34 member countries. It aims at strengthening peace and security and The continent by promoting cooperation among the member states in human right education, economic and social development and scientific exchanges.
Headquarters: Washington
The League of Arab states(The Arab States):-The arab league was created on march 22,1945 to strengthen member ties and further promote Arab aspirations there are 21 member countries.
Headquqrters :- Egypt
African Union(AU) :The african Union came in to existence on may 26,2001
following its ratification by the required two-third of Organisation of african unity (OAU) member states. The OAU dissolved itself on may 25,2001 to allow for the creation of the african union.The union will be aming to the 52, african members states politically, socially and economically.
Headquarters:Ethopia.
Association of South East Asian Nation ( ASEAN) : The ASEAN was formed on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia Thailand , Philipines , Malayasia and Singapore to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in matters of common interest in the economic , social, cultural , technical , scientific and administrative fields . Later Brunei , Laos , Cambodia , Vietman and Mayanmar joined the organisation .
Headquarter : Jakarta (Indonesia)
Organiisation Petroleum Exporting countries(OPEC) : The organisation was formed on December 14, 1960 , to control production and pricing of crude oil . Its members are 11 : Algeria , Indonesia , Iran , Iraq , Kuwat , libya , Nigeria , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates , and Venuezala .
Headquarters : Vienna ( Austria )
International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) : Formed in 1923 and reconstituted in 1956 , composed of 181 members countries . it aims at ensuring maximum cooperation between police authorities with the strict exclusion of political , military , religious and racial matter
Non Aligned Movement ( NAM) : NAM was formed in 1961 . it has 118 members. The movement is based on the presumption that existance of power bloc is not conducive to world peace . Therefore its members have joned any power bloc .
South Aian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) : It was formed in 1985 by the leaders of the seven countries . at present there are eight members of SAARC namely India , Bangaldesh , Pakistan , Srilanka , Bhutan , Nepal , Maldieves and Afghanistan . Its main objective is to promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia , to accelerate economic growth , social progress and cultural develoment of the region and to promote collective self-reliance .
Headquarter : Kathmandu(Nepal)
Asian Development Bank : It is an international financing institution set up in 1966 primarily with the sole object of helping underdeveloped countries in their development plans . It has 44 regional memebers and 17 non regional members .
Headquarter : Manila (Phillipines)
European Free Trade Association ( EFTA ) : EFTA was formed in May 3 ,1960 , with its main goal of gradual reduvtion of customs duties and quantitative restriction on industrial goods among members . Its members nation are Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland . Two members of the UK and Denmark left EEFTA in 1973.
Head quarter : Geneva ( Switzerland)
European Space Agency ( ESA ) : The ESA is an organisation of European countries that engages in space research and technology it was founded in 1975 and the members are Austria , Belgium , Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Netherlands , Norway , Potugal , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland and the UK .
Headquarter : Paris
International Committee Of the Red Cross (ICRC ) : Established in 1863 , the ICRC organises care for the victims of war and enforces the various conventions on wartime practices . the ICRC constitutes , with the League of Red Cross Society , the International Red Cross.
It has 179 members countries .
Headquarter ; Geneva ( Switzerland )
Group of Eight : G-8 consist of the eight weathlist nations of the world : the United States of America , Japan , Germanyy , France , the UK , Italy , Cnanada and Russia . The heads of the governments of these eight countries meet annually at different cenues to discuss economic matters and world plitical problems .
Group of 77 : The ‘ Group of 77’ is an economic gtoup of Third World countries which was founeder under the auspices of the UNO in 1964 to protect and defend the economic and trade interest of the developing countries . it comprises 135 developing countries from Asia , Africa , and Latin America .
Group of Fifteen : G-15 , an economic groupibg of developing countries of Asia African and Latin America countries , was formed in Malaysia in 1990 . The number of G-15 member countries has now swelled to 19 : these are : Algeria , Argrntina , Brazil , Colombia , Egypt , India, Iran Jamacia , Indonesia , Srilanka , Kenya , Malaysia ,Mexico , Nigeria , Peru , Senegal , Venezulea , Serbia and Montenegro and Zimbambwe .
Group of Twenty : It is a newly-constituted group of 20 countries including 8 members of G-8 which will deliberate worlds major economic problems . India has been admitted into the Group in view of its economic strength urugue is 21st member of the group.
South Commision : Initially known as south-south commission, the south commission, set up by the Non-aligned movement,seeks to safeguard the intrests of the member countries against the discriminatory practies and policies imposed by the international financial institutions and the creditor governments. It has 28 members.
Headquarters: Geneva (switzerland). :
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD):- Established on sep. 30, 1961, its aim at encouraging world trade and economic progress and aid under developed nation . it has 30 members countries and headquarters are at france .
Asia-Pecific Economic Co-operation ( APEC ) : Founeded on nov. 7, 1989 , in response to the growing inter dependence among Asia-Pecific economies. It promote multilateral trade and economic co-operation between member states . It has 21 member countries and headquarter at Singhapore .
Asia-Pecific Economic Co-operation ( APEC ) : Founeded on nov. 7, 1989 , in response to the growing inter dependence among Asia-Pecific economies. It promote multilateral trade and economic co-operation between member states . It has 21 member countries and headquarter at Singhapore .
SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE UN
0 comments1.INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ( ILO )
Eastablished in 1919 and became the first specialised agency of the un in 1946.It is composed of :(1) International labourconference; (2) The Governing body;and(3) the international labour office. It has177members.Headquarters--GENEVA. Functions:(1) to Adopt international conventions for Welfare of the labour; (2) to watch the progress of there implementation:(3) to undertake etensive research work and advisory activities in the field of labour welfare; and (4) to extend technical assistance to Goverments.
2.FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION (FAO): FAO was founded at a conference in Quebec city on October 16,1945, adate observed annually as World Food Day.Its members are 187 countries.Headquarters--ROMEFunctions: (1) To continuously review food and agriculture position of the world; (2) to undertake research with a viewto device new techniques and methods to improve the production of food;(3)to eradicateanimal diseases and to control pests.
3.INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANISATION (ICAO) :Established in 1947 and headquarters are at montreal. Its assembly composed of delegates from 185 member countries.It assistes international civil aviation by encouraging:(1) use of safety measures;(2) uniform regulations for operation; and(3) simpler procedures at borders of two countries.
4.UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION (UPU):Established in 1875, posssses 190 member countries Headquarter--BERNE.Functions : To ensure smooth organisation and perfection of the various postal services and to promote the development of international coperation in the field of postal communications.
5.INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF):Established in 1945, possesses 184 member countries and the headquarters are at washington.Functions : (1) To stabilize international exchange;(2) to remove artificial barriers hindering international trade;(3) provide short-term foreign exchange assistance to member-States.
6.INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (IBRD)-THE WORLD BANK: It began operation in june 1946. It has 184members and headquarters at washington. Function : Its purpose is to provide funds,policy guidance and technical assistance to facilitate economic development in its poorer member countries.
7.INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION(IDA):Established in 1960 and administrated by hte IBRD to provide assistance on concessional terms to the poorest developing countries,officers and staff of the IBRD serve concurrently as officers and staff of the IDA at the world bank headquarters.It has 143 members.
8.INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC):Established in july 1956. It has 177 members and headquarters ar washington. Functions :It helps to finance new ventures and assist established enterprises to expand,improve or diversify and provides a vereity of advisory services to public and private sector.
9.WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO):It is the third pillar of the world's economic system along with IMF and world bank,with powers to settle disputes between nations and widen the principle of free trade to sectors such as Services and Agriculture.It has 150 members.It came into existence on January 1,1995.
10.UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL,SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION (UNESCO):It came into existance in nov.1946,possesses 190 member countries and the head quarters at paris. Functions: It encourges universal respect for justice, rule of law, fundamental freedom and human rights.
11.WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO):It came into existance in 7 April 1948, possesses 192 members.Headquarters--GENEVA. Functions:Its purpose is to raise health standerd,eradicate epidemical diseases.
12.THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF):Established in 1946,it originally sent postwar relief to children.Now it works for the improvement the quality of life for children and mothers in developing countries. Headquarter-- New york. 13.INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU):It became a specialised agency of UNOin 1947. It has 189 member countries Headquarter--Geneva. Function : To improve the efficiency of telecommunication service and their availibility to the public.
14.INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONSULTING ORGANISATION (IMCO): IMCO established in 1958. It provides the machinery to governments to coperate in formulating regulations and practices relating to technical matters affecting international shipping. IMCO has 157 members countries.Headquarter --London
15.WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATION (WMO): It established in 1947. It developes weather forcasting services,including seasonal forecasting,and through international collaboration contributes to tracking of global weather conditions.Headquarter--GENEVA.
16.INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA): Established in 1957, IAEA accelerates the peaceful uses of nuclear energy,and as the international inspectorate for the application of nuclear safeguardsand verification measures covering civilian nuclear programmes.It has 138 member states.Headquarter--VIENNA.
17.UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (UNIDO): Established in 1966, it helps to improve the living conditions of people and promote globel prosperity and industrial development.It has 171 member state.Headquarter--VIENNA.
18.INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD): Established in nov.1977,it mobilizes resources for improved food production and better nutrition among the poor in developing countries, focusing on the needs of the poorest developing countries. This body has 163 member countries. Headquarter--ROME.
19.WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANISATION (WIPO): It became a UN specialized agency in 1970. It has 182 members states.Headquarter--GENEVA. Functions : to promote the protection of intellectual property throughtout the world, and to ensure administrative co-operation among the intellectual property.
Eastablished in 1919 and became the first specialised agency of the un in 1946.It is composed of :(1) International labourconference; (2) The Governing body;and(3) the international labour office. It has177members.Headquarters--GENEVA. Functions:(1) to Adopt international conventions for Welfare of the labour; (2) to watch the progress of there implementation:(3) to undertake etensive research work and advisory activities in the field of labour welfare; and (4) to extend technical assistance to Goverments.
2.FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION (FAO): FAO was founded at a conference in Quebec city on October 16,1945, adate observed annually as World Food Day.Its members are 187 countries.Headquarters--ROMEFunctions: (1) To continuously review food and agriculture position of the world; (2) to undertake research with a viewto device new techniques and methods to improve the production of food;(3)to eradicateanimal diseases and to control pests.
3.INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANISATION (ICAO) :Established in 1947 and headquarters are at montreal. Its assembly composed of delegates from 185 member countries.It assistes international civil aviation by encouraging:(1) use of safety measures;(2) uniform regulations for operation; and(3) simpler procedures at borders of two countries.
4.UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION (UPU):Established in 1875, posssses 190 member countries Headquarter--BERNE.Functions : To ensure smooth organisation and perfection of the various postal services and to promote the development of international coperation in the field of postal communications.
5.INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF):Established in 1945, possesses 184 member countries and the headquarters are at washington.Functions : (1) To stabilize international exchange;(2) to remove artificial barriers hindering international trade;(3) provide short-term foreign exchange assistance to member-States.
6.INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (IBRD)-THE WORLD BANK: It began operation in june 1946. It has 184members and headquarters at washington. Function : Its purpose is to provide funds,policy guidance and technical assistance to facilitate economic development in its poorer member countries.
7.INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION(IDA):Established in 1960 and administrated by hte IBRD to provide assistance on concessional terms to the poorest developing countries,officers and staff of the IBRD serve concurrently as officers and staff of the IDA at the world bank headquarters.It has 143 members.
8.INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC):Established in july 1956. It has 177 members and headquarters ar washington. Functions :It helps to finance new ventures and assist established enterprises to expand,improve or diversify and provides a vereity of advisory services to public and private sector.
9.WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION (WTO):It is the third pillar of the world's economic system along with IMF and world bank,with powers to settle disputes between nations and widen the principle of free trade to sectors such as Services and Agriculture.It has 150 members.It came into existence on January 1,1995.
10.UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL,SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION (UNESCO):It came into existance in nov.1946,possesses 190 member countries and the head quarters at paris. Functions: It encourges universal respect for justice, rule of law, fundamental freedom and human rights.
11.WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO):It came into existance in 7 April 1948, possesses 192 members.Headquarters--GENEVA. Functions:Its purpose is to raise health standerd,eradicate epidemical diseases.
12.THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF):Established in 1946,it originally sent postwar relief to children.Now it works for the improvement the quality of life for children and mothers in developing countries. Headquarter-- New york. 13.INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU):It became a specialised agency of UNOin 1947. It has 189 member countries Headquarter--Geneva. Function : To improve the efficiency of telecommunication service and their availibility to the public.
14.INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONSULTING ORGANISATION (IMCO): IMCO established in 1958. It provides the machinery to governments to coperate in formulating regulations and practices relating to technical matters affecting international shipping. IMCO has 157 members countries.Headquarter --London
15.WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATION (WMO): It established in 1947. It developes weather forcasting services,including seasonal forecasting,and through international collaboration contributes to tracking of global weather conditions.Headquarter--GENEVA.
16.INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA): Established in 1957, IAEA accelerates the peaceful uses of nuclear energy,and as the international inspectorate for the application of nuclear safeguardsand verification measures covering civilian nuclear programmes.It has 138 member states.Headquarter--VIENNA.
17.UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (UNIDO): Established in 1966, it helps to improve the living conditions of people and promote globel prosperity and industrial development.It has 171 member state.Headquarter--VIENNA.
18.INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD): Established in nov.1977,it mobilizes resources for improved food production and better nutrition among the poor in developing countries, focusing on the needs of the poorest developing countries. This body has 163 member countries. Headquarter--ROME.
19.WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANISATION (WIPO): It became a UN specialized agency in 1970. It has 182 members states.Headquarter--GENEVA. Functions : to promote the protection of intellectual property throughtout the world, and to ensure administrative co-operation among the intellectual property.
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