During 2003, the World Trade Organization (WTO), the legal and institutional foundation of the multilateral trading system, continued to oversee the rules of international trade, settle trade disputes and organize trade ...

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) continued in 2003 to promote the sustainable industrial development of developing countries and economies in transition. The Industrial Development Board, at ...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) continued in 2003 to promote the economic advancement of the rural poor by providing low-interest loans and grants. The twenty-sixth session of the Governing Council ...

In 2005, the United Nations addressed administrative and institutional matters in order to ensure the efficient functioning of the Organization. The General Assembly resumed its fifty-ninth session and opened its sixtieth ...

During 2005, the implementation of the Secretary-General's programme of reform of the Organization continued, with actions centred around the UN system's role in addressing the core challenges of development. In a report ...

In 2005, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continued its work under the three pillars of its mandate—technology, safety and verification—with a specific focus to facilitate the development and transfer of ...

In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) continued to implement its corporate strategy to reduce mortality, morbidity and disability; promote healthy lifestyles and reduce health risk factors; develop health systems ...

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 2005, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) continued to promote cooperation in education, science, culture and communication among its member States. The biennial General Conference, ...

In 2005, 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 ...