Relevance: Prelims: International
Why in news?
- On United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, PM Modi will virtually address the valedictory of high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on July 17.
About:
• The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations.
• The Council consists of 54 Members States, which are elected yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms.
• It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.
• Over 1600 non-governmental organisations have been granted consultative status to the Council to participate in the work of the United Nations.
ECOSOC’s annual High-Level Segment includes:
• High-Level Political Forum provides political leadership, guidance and recommendations for sustainable development, and reviews progress in implementing sustainable development commitments.
• Development Cooperation Forum reviews trends and progress in development cooperation.
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