Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Important UN Agencies

List of Important UN Agencies

NameEstd.HeadquartersPurpose
International Labor Organization (ILO)1919GenevaTo improve conditions and living standard of workers.
World Health Organization (WHO)1948GenevaAttainment of highest possible level of health by all people.
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)1946ParisTo promote collaboration among nations through education, science and culture.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)1957ViennaTo promote peaceful uses of atomic energy.
United Nation’s International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)1946New YorkTo promote children’s welfare all over the world.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)1950GenevaTo provide protection of refugees.
United Nations Fund for Population Activity (UNFPA)1967New YorkFor formulating population policies.
International Fund for Agricultural Development1977RomeFor financing agricultural projects in the world to raise the economic growth.
United Nations Conference on Trade and development (UNCTAD)1964GenevaPromotes international trade to accelerate economic growth of developing countries.
International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO)1947MontrealPromotes safety of International aviation.
International Monitery Fund(IMF)1945Washington D.C.Promotes international monetary cooperation.
International Finance Corporation(IFC)1956Washington D.C.Promote economic development by encouraging private enterprise in its member countries.
Universal Postal Union (UPU)1947BemeImprove various postal services in the world.
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)1972NairobiPromotes international co-operation in human environment.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)1967GenevaSets international regulations for radio, telegraph, telephone and space radio communication.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)1945RomeTo improve living condition of rural population.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)1945Washington D.C.Development of economics of members by facilitating investment of capitals by providing loans.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)1950GenevaPromote international exchange of weather reports.
World Trade Organization (WTO)1995GenevaSetting rules for the world trade to reduce tariffs.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)1995New YorkHelp developing countries increase the wealth producing capabilities of their natural and human resources.
Inter Government Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO)1958LondonPromotes co-operation on technical matters of maritime safety, navigation and encourages anti pollution measures.
International Development  Associassion (IDA)1960Washington D.C.An affiliate to the World Bank, aims to help under-developed countries raise living standards.
International Tele Communication Union (ITU)1947GenevaSets international regulations for radio telegraph, telephone and space radio communications.
United nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)1965New YorkProvides training and research to help facilitated UN objectives of world peace and security and of economic and social progress.
United Nations Relief and Work for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)1949New YorkProvides basic amenities and education for the victim of Arab-Israel War.
United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)1967New YorkStudying population dynamics, collecting population data, formulating and evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes.

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