United Nations reform : U.S. policy and international perspectives / Luisa Blanchfield.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blanchfield, Luisa, author.

Series:

CRS report for Congress ; RL33848.

CRS report for Congress ; RL33848

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Legislative bodies--Reform.

Legislative bodies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (34 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, 2007.

Summary:

Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has been in a constant state of transition as various international stakeholders seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.N. system. Recently, controversies such as the Iraq Oil- For-Food Program, allegations of sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers, and instances of waste, fraud and abuse by U.N. staff, have focused renewed attention on the need for change and improvement of the United Nations. Many in the international community, including the United States, have increased pressure on U.N. member states to implement substantive reforms. The 110th Congress may continue to focus on U.N. reform as it considers appropriate levels of U.S. funding to the United Nations and monitors the progress and implementation of ongoing and previouslyapproved reform measures.

Contents:

Introduction

Selected Reform Efforts: 2005-Present

Congress and U.N. Reform

U.S. Funding as a Mechanism for U.N. Reform

Possible Instruments for Furthering U.S. Reform Policy

Administration Policies

Obama Administration

George W. Bush Administration

Reform Perspectives and Priorities

The Secretary-General

Developed and Developing Countries

U.N. Reform-Related Commissions, Task Forces, and Groups

Mechanics of Implementing Reform

Amending the U.N. Charter

Non-Charter Reform Process

Looking Ahead: Possible Challenges to Reform

National Self-Interest and Differing Reform Perspectives

Competing Priorities

Organizational Structure and Bureaucracy

Limited Resources

External Influences

Appendixes

Appendix A. Selected Reform Legislation

Appendix B. Key U.N. Reform Recommendations and Proposals by Independent and U.N. Affiliated Groups

Appendix C. Organizational Chart of the U.N. System

Contacts

Author Contact Information.

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