It is a UN convention It is a convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa Opened for sign in 1994 in Paris Became effective from 1996 (Canada withdrew. First to do so) HQ : Bonn, Germany It is the only convention which stem out from direct recommendations …
It is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment, and development issues. Aims to “maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries.” It organizes: World Investment Forum It publishes reports like : Trade and Development Report World Investment Report The Least Developed Countries Report Information and Economy …
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. Established in 1948 (Came into force in 1959; First meeting) HQ : London, UK India was one of the earliest members of the IMO and had joined it as a member-state in 1959. The IMO’s primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory …
UNCITRAL was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966 to promote the progressive harmonisation and unification of international trade law. It is the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. It also aims to modernize and harmonize rules on international business. The Commission comprises 60 member …
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