In 2002, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continued to act as a catalyst for the development and transfer of peaceful nuclear technologies; to build and maintain a global nuclear safety regime; and to assist ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) continued in 2002 to promote cooperation in education, science, culture and communication among its member States. The General Conference, which ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) continued to work towards achieving sustainable global food security by raising nutrition levels and living standards, improving agricultural productivity ...

In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) continued to implement its corporate strategy towards reducing excess mortality, morbidity and disability; promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health risk factors; developing ...

In 2002, the International Labour Organization (ILO) continued to promote social justice and economic stability and improve labour conditions. ILO's strategic objectives were to promote and realize fundamental principles ...

In 2002, the United Nations, through the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), continued to mobilize and coordinate humanitarian assistance to respond to the world's most pressing emergencies. During ...

In 2002, the world economy began a sluggish recovery from the sharp global slowdown of the previous year, but the sustainability of the upturn was uncertain. Global growth, at 1.4 per cent, showed just marginal improvement ...

In 2002, the United Nations system continued to provide development assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition, primarily through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the ...

In 2001, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) continued to facilitate worldwide cooperation in the generation and exchange of meteorological and hydrological information and the application of meteorology to aviation, ...

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) continued in 2001 to promote development and efficient operation of telecommunication systems and to provide technical assistance. At its annual session (Geneva, 18-29 June), ...