About the product
The heightened role of the United Nations in the promotion of peace and security, development and human rights has been accompanied by many questions and some misperceptions regarding the work of the Organization. This book provides simple answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the UN, including: How are peace-keeping operations organized? What kind of development and humanitarian assistance does it provide? How is the UN addressing environmental problems? Is the Organization overstaffed? What reforms are being undertaken to improve its work? How is the budget determined?
