POLS 2080 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: United Nations Trusteeship Council, United Nations Economic And Social Council, Baseball Field
27 Nov 2015
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Our second guest speaker will join us from rome, italy. Paul ares has worked as the west africa regional manager for the un world food programme (wfp) during the blood diamond crisis. We"ll hear his story and his take on multilateral aid and his visit is relevant for the final exam. Originated in 1954 as a us initiative to provide gov-gov transfers (way to dispose agricultural surplus production. Bilateral aid criticized for serving donor self-interest and doing more harm. Arrangements among 3+ states, for peaceful purposes over time. 1963 establishments of un wft and world"s organizations for humanitarian food aid deliveries. Founded in 1945 to promote world peace and prevent world wars. Bureaucratic body charged with the day-to-day business of the organization. Established as the world"s highest authority over issues of peace/security. 10 rotating members, elected every 2 years by general assembly. Established by intergovernmental treaties, funded by required contributions. Ex: world food program, un development program, un childrens fund.
