United nations and economic and social development

Recall major initiatives of the United Nations for socio-economic development of developing countries



Identify the network of UN agencies and bodies for development.



Recall the activities of various socio-economic development agencies.



Questions.



   Discuss the purposes and principles of UN charter.



   Compare and contrast the composition and fuctions of the General Assembly and the security council.



   Discuss the importance of the UN role in the decolonisation effort.



   Explain the need for restructuring the security Council.

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