U.N. System Development Assistance : Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

International agencies.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (42 pages, digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.

System Details:

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text file

Summary:

Discusses origins, evolving role, and strengths and weaknesses of the UN development system (UNDS), which encompasses thirty-two independent intergovernmental organizations that work to help developing countries achieve social and economic progress through a range of activities. Examines current UNDS structure, including country, regional, and global activities, as well as funding levels and trends. Reviews Congressional perspectives, Obama Administration policy, and current UNDS reform efforts; and analyzes possible challenges and policy issues related to UN development assistance efforts and future outlook.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Jan. 2013). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. U.N. System Development Assistance

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