18 June 2025
How the UN works – on the ground
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A new resource just dropped, and honestly, it might be the best I’ve ever seen for understanding how the UN actually functions – not the political, high-level stuff, but the ins and outs of UN programmes, in countries, where most UN staff actually work.
❇️ Check it out here: www.understandingtheun.org
The tagline says “What the UN is, what it does, and why it matters,” but it actually covers a lot of the much needed HOW it does things.
A few section titles to give you a taste:
Full disclosure - I haven’t read every word, but I’ve browsed through, and I'm impressed. This fills a real knowledge gap for those looking to join the UN.
Bookmark this one. Visit it. Study it. It’s gold.
Wishing you a great week!
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