1. United Nations
role in policy formulation
Presented by LEKHRAJ NAGAR
MSW 3RD
SEM. ISSW INDORE
2. A policy is a deliberate system of principles to
guide decisions and achieve rational
outcomes. The term may apply to
government, private sector organizations and
groups, as well as individuals.
DEFINITION OF POLICY
“The policies are the decision in any situation where one has
to decide what to do and not to do”
-Frederick
3. The Policy-Making Process
policy is action or inaction taken to deal with
problems and concerns.
Problem Recognition
Agenda Setting
Policy Formulation
Budgeting
Policy Adoption
Policy Implementation
Policy Evaluation
5. What is the UN?
- The United Nations Charter is
the treaty that forms and establishes the
international organization called the United
Nations.
- an international organization designed to make
the enforcement of inter national law,
security, human rights, economic and social
progress easier for countries around the world
- 193 member countries
- headquarters in New York City
6. History of the UN
- After the first world war (28 JulyAfter the first world war (28 July
1914 to 11 November 1918).1914 to 11 November 1918).
- the League of Nations was thethe League of Nations was the
predecessor to the UN, it was foundedpredecessor to the UN, it was founded
in1919 and was responsible for ensuringin1919 and was responsible for ensuring
peace and cooperation between worldpeace and cooperation between world
nations.nations.
- Second world war (1septemberSecond world war (1september
1939 – 2 September 1945).1939 – 2 September 1945).
7. - the term ‘’United Nations’’ was coined inthe term ‘’United Nations’’ was coined in
1942 by Winston Churchill and Franklin1942 by Winston Churchill and Franklin
D. RooseveltD. Roosevelt
- the UN was founded on October 24,the UN was founded on October 24,
1945, when the Charter of the UN was1945, when the Charter of the UN was
drafted at the UN Conference ondrafted at the UN Conference on
International Organization in SanInternational Organization in San
FranciscoFrancisco
- the conference was attended by 50the conference was attended by 50
nations and several non -nations and several non -
governmental organizationsgovernmental organizations
8. - United Nations day isUnited Nations day is
celebrated oncelebrated on October 24October 24
9. Goals of the UN
- maintaining international peace andmaintaining international peace and
securitysecurity
- developing friendly internationaldeveloping friendly international
relations among world nationsrelations among world nations
- solving international problems of anysolving international problems of any
nature (economic, cultural, social,nature (economic, cultural, social,
humanitarian…)humanitarian…)
- main principles:main principles: save future generationssave future generations
from war, reaffirm human rights, andfrom war, reaffirm human rights, and
establish equal rights for all nationsestablish equal rights for all nations
10. • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
• Achieve universal primary education
• Promote gender equality and empower women
• Reduce child mortality
• Improve maternal health
• Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
• Ensure environmental sustainability
• Develop a Global Partnership for development
The millennium development goals
11.
12. The General Assembly
- Small parliament of the
world.
- The only organ where every
member state is represented
- Consists of committees
- The general assembly is the main deliberative
policy making and representative organ
of the UN.
- 193 Permanent member out of 249 country.
13. Role of The General Assembly
• It plays a significant role in the process of
standard - setting and the codification of inter
national law.
• The General Assembly is the highest inter-
governmental mechanism for the formulation
and appraisal of policy on matters relating to
the economic, social and related fields.
• Assessing member countries and deciding on
the budget
• integrated view of matters relating to the
economic, social and related fields.
14. The Security Council
- UN’s most powerful organUN’s most powerful organ
Comparison of GAComparison of GA
-- Law recommendationLaw recommendation
- has 15 members, 5 of which arehas 15 members, 5 of which are
permanent: the USA, China, Russia,permanent: the USA, China, Russia,
Britain and FranceBritain and France
- permanent members have veto powerpermanent members have veto power
when the Council decides on importantwhen the Council decides on important
issues.issues.
15. Role of The Security Council
• Responsible for the maintenance of international
peace and security.
• to investigate any dispute or situation which
might lead to international friction;
• to formulate plans for the establishment of a
system to regulate armaments;
• to take military action against an aggressor;
• to recommend the admission of new Members;
• to recommend to the General Assembly the
appointment of the Secretary-General and,
together with the Assembly, to elect the Judges
of the International Court of Justice
16. The Economic and Social Council
• ECOSOC is permanent organ of UN.
• 54 country member.
• 1/3 member replace every year
appointment only for 3 year.
• Two time organize meeting in one year.
• coordinates economic, social, and related
work of the 14 UN specialized
agencies, functional commissions
and five regional commissions.
(unicef, unesco, who, fao,etc.)
17. promoting higher standards of living, full
employment, and economic and social
progress;
identifying solutions to international economic,
social and health problems;
facilitating international cultural and
educational cooperation.
encouraging universal respect for human rights
and fundamental freedoms.
The role of the Economic and Social Council
18. Trusteeship Council
• Trusteeship System have been fulfilled to
such an extent that all Trust Territories
have attained self-government or
independence, either as separate States or
by joining neighboring independent
countries.
• Responsible for supervising the
administration of Trust Territories placed
under the Trusteeship System.
• To promote the advancement of the
inhabitants of Trust Territories and their
progressive development towards self-
government or independence.
19. • The promotion of “political, economic,
social, and educational advancement of the
inhabitants of the trust territories”
• Reiterates the universality of human rights
and fundamental freedoms, recognizing
“the interdependence of the peoples of the
world”.
• Stresses the equality of UN members and
their nationals.
20. The Secretariat
- primarily has anprimarily has an
administrative functionadministrative function
- the Secretary General holds office forthe Secretary General holds office for
five years per termfive years per term
- The first ever Secretary General wasThe first ever Secretary General was
Trygve Lie, the office is currently heldTrygve Lie, the office is currently held
by Ban Ki-moonby Ban Ki-moon
22. Role of The Secretariat
• It has the potential to enhance the role of
the United Nations in the economic, social
and related fields, particularly in the area of
research and analysis of global development
trends.
• There is, however, a need further to
examine ways and means to enhance the
modalities of reporting in the economic,
social and related fields.
23. The ICJ
- The principal judicial organ of the UNThe principal judicial organ of the UN
• The seat of the Court is at the Peace PalaceThe seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace
in The Hague (Netherlands).in The Hague (Netherlands).
- Consists of 15 judges elected by the GeneralConsists of 15 judges elected by the General
Assembly and SecurityAssembly and Security
CouncilCouncil
- applies international lawapplies international law
- Not bound by precedentsNot bound by precedents
- No appeals can be madeNo appeals can be made
byby parties to its judgmentparties to its judgment
- Its official languages are English and French.Its official languages are English and French.
28. • The United Nations has a unique and paramount
role in the promotion of international
cooperation for development.
• the increasing globalization of the world economy
and the growing linkages between economic,
social and related issues - the need for an
enhanced role for the United Nations in inter
national cooperation for development has
multiplied manifold.
ROLE OF THE UNITED NATION
29. • In the present historical context - the end of the
cold war, the increasing interdependence of
nations,
• This entails, on one hand, strengthening the role
of the United Nations in promoting international
economic cooperation for development as
envisaged in the provisions of the Charter of the
United Nations and, on the other, restructuring
and revitalization of the United Nations in the
economic, social and related fields.
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