DEVS 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: United Nations Human Settlements Programme, World Food Programme, United Nations System
24 Jun 2017
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Chapter 10: the united nations and multilateral actors in development: multilateralism: arrangements among three or more states, commonly for peaceful purposes over extended periods. These arrangements can help governments improve their standing, influence, security, or economic advantage. They have their own charter and governing bodies. Usually funded through obligatory payments by governments: second is un organs, programs, or funds. Answer to general assembly: third category is un agencies, like for peacekeeping and. Food, agriculture, and rural development: food and agricultural organization is a un specialized agency. In 1948, the world health organization was created. It was supposed to promote general physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Its tasks range from health services training, prevention of epidemics, better nutrition, etc. It: by advocating inclusive approaches to healthcare, and calling attention to causes of ill health and premature death it has becoming quite influential. )t"s been criticized for public accountability and adherence to public health.
