There are 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations, namely:
1. The World Bank
The World Bank (English name: World Bank) is the world The abbreviation of the banking group and the general name of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. It is also a specialized agency of the United Nations that operates international financial services and is also a subordinate agency of the United Nations.
It is composed of five member institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes; it was established in 1945 and began operations in June 1946.
2. International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (English: International Monetary Fund, referred to as: IMF) is based on the "International Monetary Fund" signed at the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944. Agreement of the IMF, established in Washington on December 27, 1945.
It was established at the same time as the World Bank and is listed as the world's two largest financial institutions. Its responsibility is to monitor currency exchange rates and trade conditions of various countries, provide technical and financial assistance, and ensure the normal operation of the global financial system. Its headquarters are in Washington, DC. The "Special Drawing Rights" we often hear was created by this organization in 1969.
3. World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (English name: World Health Organization, abbreviation WHO, Chinese abbreviation WHO) is a specialized agency under the United Nations, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, where only sovereign states can participate, is the largest intergovernmental health organization in the world.
4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (abbreviation: UNESCO, abbreviation UNESCO) was officially established on November 16, 1945 , headquartered in Paris, the capital of France, with 195 members, is the United Nations' specialized agency with the largest number of members in the fields of international education, science and culture.
The organization aims to promote cooperation among countries and contribute to world peace and security through education, science and culture. Its main organs include the General Assembly, Executive Board and Secretariat.
5. International Labor Organization
The International Labor Organization was established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliate of the League of Nations. On December 14, 1946, it became a specialized agency of the United Nations, referred to as the "ILO".
The purpose is to: promote full employment and improve living standards; promote cooperation between labor and capital; expand social security measures; and protect workers' lives and health. The main activities are: engaging in international labor legislation, formulating conventions and recommendations; providing assistance and technical cooperation. The highest authority of the organization is the International Labor Conference, which meets once a year.
6. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), referred to as "FAO", was established on October 16, 1945 Formally established on 2011, it is the earliest permanent specialized agency within the United Nations system and an international organization for discussing food and agricultural issues among member states.
The purpose is to improve people's nutritional levels and living standards, improve the production and distribution of agricultural products, improve the economic conditions of rural areas and farmers, promote the development of the world economy and ensure that humans are free from hunger. The organization is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and currently has 194 member countries, 1 member organization (European Union) and 2 associate members (Faroe Islands, Tokelau Islands).
7. International Fund for Agricultural Development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), referred to as IFAD, is a United Nations system specializing in providing food to developing member countries. and financial institutions for agricultural development loans. It was established in 1976 based on the World Food Conference held in Rome in November 1974 and officially started business activities in January 1978.
IFAD has 173 member countries. Headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Its purpose is to raise funds and provide them to developing member countries on preferential terms to develop food production, improve people's nutritional levels, and gradually eliminate rural poverty.
8. International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization (English: International Maritime Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for maritime navigation safety and preventing marine pollution caused by ships, headquartered in the United Kingdom London. The organization was first established on January 6, 1959, formerly known as the "Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization".
It was renamed the International Maritime Organization in May 1982. As of September 2012, it has 171 official members. The role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to create a fair and effective regulatory framework for the shipping industry, which is universally adopted and implemented. Covering aspects such as ship design, construction, equipment, staffing, operation and processing, ensuring safety, environmental protection, energy conservation and safety in these aspects.
9. World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. It is a member of the United Nations system related to the current status and characteristics of the earth's atmosphere. It is related to the ocean The interaction that it produces is authoritative in terms of climate and the resulting distribution of water resources.
WMO has 185 national members and 6 regional members (as of January 1, 2013). Its predecessor is the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was born in 1873. WMO was established in 1950 and the following year became the United Nations' specialized agency for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences.
10. World Intellectual Property Organization
World Intellectual Property Organization (World Intellectual Property Organization) is referred to as "WIPO". A specialized agency of the United Nations that protects intellectual property rights. Established in accordance with the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization. The Convention was signed in Stockholm on July 14, 1967 and entered into force on April 26, 1970.
China joined the organization on June 3, 1980. The organization is headquartered in Geneva.
On December 5, 2018, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the "World Intellectual Property Indicators" (WIPI) annual report in Geneva, stating that China's knowledge in patents, trademarks and industrial designs in 2017 The number of property rights applications ranks first in the world. China's strong performance in the field of intellectual property has driven the number of global intellectual property applications to a new high.
11. International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of civil aviation around the world. established. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, ICAO formulates international air transport standards and regulations and is the medium for cooperation in the field of civil aviation among 191 contracting states (as of 2011).
On September 28, 2013, China was re-elected as a category I member at the 38th ICAO Assembly held in Montreal, Canada.
12. International Telecommunications Union
The International Telecommunications Union is an important specialized agency of the United Nations and the oldest international organization among the United Nations agencies. Referred to as "International Telecommunication Union", "ITU" or "ITU".
ITU is the United Nations agency in charge of information and communication technology affairs. It is responsible for allocating and managing global radio spectrum and satellite orbit resources, formulating global telecommunications standards, providing telecommunications assistance to developing countries, and promoting global telecommunications development.
As a worldwide link between governments and the private sector, ITU organizes radiocommunications, standardization and development telecommunications exhibitions and is the host organization of the World Summit on the Information Society.
ITU is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and its members include 193 member states and more than 700 sector members, associate sector members and academic members. May 17th every year is World Telecommunication Day.
13. United Nations Industrial Development Organization
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a multilateral technical assistance agency of the United Nations General Assembly. It was established in 1966 and 1985. In June, it was officially changed to a specialized agency of the United Nations.
Headquarters are in Vienna, Austria. Its mission is to "help promote and accelerate the industrialization of developing countries and coordinate the activities of the United Nations system in industrial development." Its purpose is to promote the economic development and industrialization process of developing countries and countries with economies in transition through technical assistance and industrial cooperation.
In addition to being a global intergovernmental forum on industrial issues, its main activity is to help developing countries and developing countries at the policy, institutional and enterprise levels through a series of comprehensive services. Countries with economies in transition improve their economic competitiveness, improve their environment, and increase productive employment.
14. Universal Postal Union
Universal Postal Union (UPU), referred to as "Universal Postal Union" or "Universal Postal Union", is a government that negotiates international postal affairs. It is an international organization whose predecessor was the "General Postal Union" established on October 9, 1874. It was changed to its current name in 1878.
The Universal Postal Union has become a specialized agency of the United Nations on international postal affairs since July 1, 1978. It is headquartered in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Its purpose is to promote, organize and improve international postal services and provide members with Provide possible postal technical assistance.
Its purpose is to organize and improve international postal services, develop international postal cooperation, and provide postal technical assistance required by member states within its capabilities.
15. World Tourism Organization?
The World Tourism Organization (World Tourism Organization, abbreviation: UNWTO) is an intergovernmental international organization of the United Nations system and a leading international organization in the field of tourism. It was first developed by the International Union of Official Tourism Promotion Organizations (IUOTPO). It became a specialized agency of the United Nations in November 2003. 158 full member states and 6 associate members.
The purpose is to promote and develop tourism so that it is conducive to economic development, international mutual understanding, peace and prosperity. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
Annual statistics released by the World Tourism Organization show that the number of outbound tourists from China in 2015 has reached 120 million, and the number of outbound tourists during the Spring Festival in 2016 is expected to reach nearly 6 million. China continues to be the largest number of outbound tourists. The throne of the country of origin.
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