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Acronym: 
ECOSOC

Location

New York
United States
New York US
Working languages: 
English

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC; French: Conseil économique et social des Nations unies, CESNU) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organisation, specifically in regards to the 15 specialised agencies, the eight functional commissions and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction.

The Council serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. A number of non-governmental organisations have been granted consultative status to the Council to participate in the work of the United Nations.

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United Nations Economic and Social Council Resources

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Library Resource
Reports & Research
August, 2005
Africa

This paper states that the development strategy of most African countries, since independence, has depended mainly upon the exploitation of their natural resources. These include agriculture, minerals, energy, water and other biological resources. Unfortunately, the strategy did not bring about the expected results but created environmental degradation and increased poverty (World Bank, 2003).

Library Resource
Conference Papers & Reports
November, 2004
Africa

This paper focuses on the report of the ad-hoc expert group meeting on science and technology issues for sustainable development: principles, methodology and strategy for promoting the African revolution.

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