UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the UN80 Initiative aimed at improving efficiencies at the 80-year-old world organisation and making it more cost-effective.
What is the UN80 Initiative?
- A reform effort to make the United Nations (UN) more efficient and cost-effective.
- Announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- Aims to modernize the 80-year-old organization.
- Key Objectives:
- Identifying efficiencies & improvements in UN operations.
- Reviewing implementation of increasing mandates from member states.
- Strategic review for deeper structural and programmatic changes.
Who is Leading It?
- Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder is heading a dedicated internal Task Force.
Why Now?
- UN faces growing responsibilities but limited resources.
- Need for better allocation of funds and streamlined operations.
- Ensuring global impact remains strong amid financial challenges.
(Source: UN)
