United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

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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.

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