A conversation with JIU Chair Conrod Hunte
JIU’s authority lies in independence, objectivity, evidence-based analysis, and credibility with governing bodies, not in issuing binding instructions
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The role of the Joint Inspection Unit
Born of a financial crisis in the 1960s, the Joint Inspection Unit has become a central pillar of UN oversight
Sixty years of system-wide oversight
Over six decades, the JIU has helped shape how UN organizations govern themselves, manage resources, and learn collectively
Reimagining Development Finance
A conversation with Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Executive Secretary of UNCDF, reveals how
he is leading the charge for change
UNCDF at 60: a capital fund within the UN
Upon its diamond anniversary, this fund is ready to answer today’s calls
Stretching the dollar even further
Why UNCDF is your indispensable partner for action
Building peace in a fragmented world
Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva, Ana Luiza Thompson-Flôres, reveals how she helps to translate global values into practical action
The origins, mandate, and evolution of UNESCO
Established at the same time as the UN itself, the organization was founded on the belief that peace can’t be secured by political agreements alone
UNESCO at 80: putting people first
As UNESCO marks eight decades of action, its history reveals how education, science, culture and information remain vital tools for rebuilding trust