United Nations for a Better World

Contents: Preface. 1. United Nations organization. 2. United Nations reforms. 3. 2005 World Summit (General Assembly). 4. United Nations Development Programme. 5. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD/World Bank). 6. International Monetary Fund. 7. World Trade Organization.

"United Nations: for a Better World seeks to highlight the scope of work and achievements of the UN in areas such as development, human rights, environmental protection and humanitarian aid that have traditionally received less visibility than peacekeeping and conflict resolution. It is an endeavour to encourage international debate about the role of the UN, as well as to celebrate its accomplishments. Coinciding with a turning point in international relations, it was a time to rekindle the ideals of the UN Charter and to spread the spirit of cooperation among the peoples of the world.

This publication seeks to provide useful source material for those who are looking for a deeper study of the working of the United Nations for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic world. It also throws light on the working of some of its agencies-UNDP, IBRD, World Bank/IMF." (jacket)