Question

What are the functions of the Economic and Social Committee of the UNO?

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain in 3 to 4 points. Briefly introduce the ECOSOC and then list down its important powers and functions.

Solution:

• ECOSOC initiates discussions at the global level on issues like poverty, unemployment, and economic and social inequality and shares their reports.
• It suggests policies to tackle issues like refugee problems, women's status, residence, and many more.
• It coordinates the functioning of different organisations like the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in association with the United Nations.