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*UNECE was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. | *UNECE was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. | ||
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*Provides all sorts of fun papers such as 20-page PDFs describing what [http://www.unece.org/trade/agr/standard/fresh/fresh_e/50apples.pdf apples] are. | *Provides all sorts of fun papers such as 20-page PDFs describing what [http://www.unece.org/trade/agr/standard/fresh/fresh_e/50apples.pdf apples] are. | ||
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* http://www.unece.org | * http://www.unece.org | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 9 September 2016
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- UNECE was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations.
- Its primary goal is to encourage greater economic cooperation among its member States.
- It focuses on economic analysis, environment and human settlements, statistics, sustainable energy, trade, industry and enterprise development, timber and transport.
- UNECE activities include policy analysis, development of conventions, regulations and standards, and technical assistance.
- UNECE has 55 member States. However, all interested UN member States may participate in its work.
- Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities.
- Provides all sorts of fun papers such as 20-page PDFs describing what apples are.