United Nations Economic and Social Development

Functions of the UN: Economic and Social Development

Introduction to United Nations Economic and Social Development

The second major function of the UN is to promote economic and social development worldwide. The UN engages in a myriad of activities and sponsors a large number of agencies to meet this goal. The UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) oversees these activities.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about United Nations Economic and Social Development in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to United Nations Economic and Social Development