POLS 2080 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: United Nations Development Programme, Peacekeeping, World Food Programme
9 Dec 2015
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Multilateralism arrangements among three or more states commonly for peaceful purposes over extended periods. 1963 establishment of the un wold food program worlds leading organization for humanitarian food aid deliveries focus on emerging aid school feedings food for work purchase for peace (p4p) case voucher programs. The united nations founded in 1945 to promote world peace and prevent the outbreak of another world war most comprehensive intergovernmental organization in the world currently 193 weber nations. Secretariat: bureaucratic body charged with the day to day business of the organization lead by the secretary general. General assembly main deliberative organ of the un contains representatives of every member nation. Security council established as the worlds highest authority over issues of peace and security. 10 rotating member elected every 2 years by the general assembly. Specialized agencies established by intergovernmental treaties, funded by obligatory contributions.
