The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) continued in 2002 to promote the sustainable industrial development of developing countries and economies in transition. As a global forum on industrialization, ...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) continued in 2002 to promote the economic advancement of the rural poor by providing resources to low-income countries on highly concessional terms and designing ...

In 2002, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) continued to improve the safety and security of international shipping and protect the marine environment from pollution by ships. New measures to enhance maritime ...

In 2003, Africa continued to be beset by conflicts and political dissension and the United Nations remained involved in the search for solutions. Two regions in particular were the focus of UN attention—the Great Lakes ...

The year 2003 was a particularly challenging one for the United Nations in the area of Africa. World attention focused on the declaration of war in Iraq and its aftermath, which gave rise to deep divisions in the international ...

In 2003, the United Nations continued its assistance to countries in the Americas region in their efforts to strengthen political stability, security and judicial reform, human rights, demilitarization and the strengthening ...

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) continued in 2002 to promote the safety and efficiency of civil air transport by prescribing standards and recommending practices and procedures for facilitating civil ...

The World Bank consisted of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) (see below). Collectively, the following five institutions were known as the ...

During 2002, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continued to work on the reform of the international monetary system and to focus on its core responsibilities, including helping to prevent financial crises among its ...

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, continued in fiscal 2002 (1 July 2001–30 June 2002) to promote growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments, helping to ...