UNCTAD

Question 1

What does UNCTAD stand for?

Answer 1

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Question 2

When was it established?

Answer 2

In 1964 by the GA, resolution 1995 (XIX)

Question 3

UNCTAD in the UN

Answer 3

it is as organ of the GA, and reorts to the GA through the economic and social cuncil

Question 4

Origin of UNCTAD

Answer 4

After the establishment of the ITO, the UN system missed an organization analyzing trade and development from the perspective of developing countries, it was also demanded by the G7

The first secretary general, Raúl Prebisch, came from latin america, a continent that was teeming with revolutionary spirit to change the present world order. He gave UNCTAD a head start and became the intellectual leader of the New International Economic Order that came to dominate the UN debates in the late 60s and 70s

Question 5

Explain the budget

Answer 5

The annual budget is 68$, extra budgetrary technical assistance funds of 40$million

Question 6

Three pillars

Answer 6

Research and policy analysis

capacity building

consensus building

Question 7

Goals of UNCTAD

Answer 7

Promote economic development and poverty reduction

contribute to the progressive and beneficial integration in the global economy

expand the capabilities of developing countries in the sphere of trade, investment and development, to assist them in overcoming the difficulties arisen as a result of globalization and to integrate on an equal footing into the world economy

Question 8

Guiding principles

Answer 8

Independent research
competence
relevance and usefulness
scientific modesty
integrity
caution

Question 9

What are the UNCTAD mandates

Answer 9

Resolution 1995

XII Accra Accord

XIII Doha Mandate

Question 10

What are the guiding principles of the organization?

Answer 10

Independent research
Competence
Relevance and influence
Scientific modesty
Integrity
Caution

Question 11

What are the different organs of UNCTAD?

Answer 11

UNCTAD intergovernmental

Quadrennial conference

Trade and development Board (with working body)

Trade and development board & Investment, Enterprise and development commission

Question 12

How does the UNCTAD intergovernmental machinery prepare for meetings?

Answer 12

Agenda, documentation, outcomes, correspondence to Geneva

Question 13

Members

Answer 13

195

Question 14

How does voting/decision making work?

Answer 14

Consensus

Question 15

Who determines the budget?

Answer 15

The UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary questions

Question 16

How is the Secretary General appointed?

Answer 16

Position rotates between Africa, Asia and Latin America in groups

Question 17

What is the role of Geneva Delegates in UNCTAD’s governance?

Answer 17

Geneva delegates are directly involved in what is called “policy-making organs” - in the quadrennial conference and in, the TDB two other commissions

Question 18

Main goals

Answer 18

Promote economic development and poverty reduction

contribute to the integration of developing countries in the global economy and for them to reap the benefits of globalization

Question 19

What are the guiding principles of UNCTAD

Answer 19

The are the same as was put forward by Gunnar Myrdal

Independent research with tolerance to diversity

Competence and good staff selection

Scientific modesty - open to debate and criticism

Integrity - remain true to its findings

Caution - avoid being provocative

Question 20

What are the three pillars

Answer 20

Research and policy analysis (through reports)

Capacity building (technical assistance)

Consensus building

Question 21

What are the two commissions of the Trade and Development board

Answer 21

Investment, enterprise and development commission

Trade and Development commission

Question 22

How often does the TDB meet?

Answer 22

Annual session in september in Geneva - deals with urgent policy issues

Question 23

How often does the two commissions meet?

Answer 23

1

Question 24

How often does the Working Party meet?

Answer 24

meets three times a year, decisions and conclusion to the TDB

Question 25

Preparations for meetings

Answer 25

1. Agenda
2. Documentation
3. Preparatory informal meetings
4. Notifications to missions in Geneva

Question 26

In UNCTAD’s intergovernmental meetings, officers are draw…

Answer 26

from a list based on geographical distribution