The document discusses how to do business with the United Nations. It provides an overview of the UN procurement system, including statistics on UN procurement spending. It describes the various UN organizations and agencies that purchase goods and services. The document also outlines how to identify relevant business opportunities with the UN, including registering as a supplier on the UN Global Marketplace website. General procedures for UN procurement are also covered.
The document provides an overview of international opportunities with several international organizations, including:
1) The United Nations system and its main organs and specialized agencies.
2) The World Bank system, which offers highly competitive internships for graduate students in fields like economics, finance, and development.
3) The International Monetary Fund system, which offers 10-13 week research internships for PhD students in macroeconomics and related fields during the summer.
Yale Study: The United Nations' Responsibility for the Haitian Cholera EpidemicStanleylucas
This report addresses the responsibility of the United Nations (U.N.) for the cholera epidemic in Haiti—one of the largest cholera epidemics in modern history. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the evidence that the U.N. brought cholera
to Haiti, relevant international legal and humanitarian standards necessary to understand U.N. accountability, and steps that the U.N. and other key national and international actors must take to rectify this harm. Despite overwhelming evidence linking the U.N. Mission for the Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH)1 to the outbreak, the U.N. has denied responsibility for causing the epidemic. The organization has refused to adjudicate legal claims from cholera victims or to otherwise remedy the harms
they have suffered. By causing the epidemic and then refusing to provide redress to those affected, the U.N. has breached its commitments to the Government of Haiti, its obligations under international law, and principles of humanitarian relief. Now, nearly four years after the epidemic began, the U.N. is leading efforts to eliminate cholera but has still not taken responsibility for its own actions. As new infections continue to mount, accountability for the U.N.’s failures in Haiti is as important as ever.
Seminar with Christopher Michaelsen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sidney, Australia - See more at: http://www.iai.it/en/eventi/role-non-permanent-members-united-nations-security-council
The United Nations was formed in 1945 to replace the League of Nations and promote international cooperation. It aims to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, deliver humanitarian aid, promote sustainable development, and uphold international law. However, the UN has faced criticisms over its handling of humanitarian crises and failures to prevent conflicts like those in Rwanda and Darfur. Its peacekeeping operations have also been involved in scandals involving sexual abuse. While the UN plays an important role, reforms may be needed to strengthen its ability to fulfill its goals.
- Rwanda gained independence from Belgium in 1962, with Kinyarwanda, French, and English as its official languages. Its capital is Kigali.
- Ethnically, Rwanda is composed primarily of Hutus (90%) and Tutsis (9%), with the Hutus historically serving as laborers and the Tutsis as the elite ruling class under Belgian rule.
- In 1994, the assassination of Rwandan president Habyarimana sparked a genocide that left an estimated 800,000 Rwandans, primarily Tutsis and Hutu moderates, dead over the course of 100 days. The international community provided little intervention during the genocide.
The United Nations Charter provides the foundation for UN peacekeeping operations. While peacekeeping is not explicitly mentioned in the Charter, the Security Council has used its responsibility for international peace and security to authorize peacekeeping missions. The legal basis can be found in Chapters VI and VII, which deal with peaceful dispute resolution and enforcement actions. More recently, Chapter VII has often been invoked to authorize missions in volatile post-conflict environments where the state lacks security control. Peacekeeping must also be grounded in international human rights and humanitarian law to help guide personnel on how their tasks intersect with these norms and how to respond appropriately to violations while protecting civilians.
The UN faced challenges intervening in conflicts during the Cold War due to superpower rivalry and use of vetoes. It developed peacekeeping operations with consent of warring parties. However, the UN struggled to respond effectively to humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia and faced criticism for inaction. Debates emerged on sovereignty versus intervention to protect civilians. While some saw the post-Cold War era allowing greater UN action, unilateralism by powerful states and failures to gain consensus in the Security Council continued to hamper UN responses to conflicts like Iraq and Syria.
South Sudan’s recent independence from Sudan has been complicated by disputes over access to natural resources and shared borders. As part of our Interactive Community Roundtable series, Dr Salman M.A. Salman discussed in detail some of the problems facing Africa’s newest state.
The document provides an overview of international opportunities with several international organizations, including:
1) The United Nations system and its main organs and specialized agencies.
2) The World Bank system, which offers highly competitive internships for graduate students in fields like economics, finance, and development.
3) The International Monetary Fund system, which offers 10-13 week research internships for PhD students in macroeconomics and related fields during the summer.
Yale Study: The United Nations' Responsibility for the Haitian Cholera EpidemicStanleylucas
This report addresses the responsibility of the United Nations (U.N.) for the cholera epidemic in Haiti—one of the largest cholera epidemics in modern history. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the evidence that the U.N. brought cholera
to Haiti, relevant international legal and humanitarian standards necessary to understand U.N. accountability, and steps that the U.N. and other key national and international actors must take to rectify this harm. Despite overwhelming evidence linking the U.N. Mission for the Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH)1 to the outbreak, the U.N. has denied responsibility for causing the epidemic. The organization has refused to adjudicate legal claims from cholera victims or to otherwise remedy the harms
they have suffered. By causing the epidemic and then refusing to provide redress to those affected, the U.N. has breached its commitments to the Government of Haiti, its obligations under international law, and principles of humanitarian relief. Now, nearly four years after the epidemic began, the U.N. is leading efforts to eliminate cholera but has still not taken responsibility for its own actions. As new infections continue to mount, accountability for the U.N.’s failures in Haiti is as important as ever.
Seminar with Christopher Michaelsen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sidney, Australia - See more at: http://www.iai.it/en/eventi/role-non-permanent-members-united-nations-security-council
The United Nations was formed in 1945 to replace the League of Nations and promote international cooperation. It aims to maintain peace and security, protect human rights, deliver humanitarian aid, promote sustainable development, and uphold international law. However, the UN has faced criticisms over its handling of humanitarian crises and failures to prevent conflicts like those in Rwanda and Darfur. Its peacekeeping operations have also been involved in scandals involving sexual abuse. While the UN plays an important role, reforms may be needed to strengthen its ability to fulfill its goals.
- Rwanda gained independence from Belgium in 1962, with Kinyarwanda, French, and English as its official languages. Its capital is Kigali.
- Ethnically, Rwanda is composed primarily of Hutus (90%) and Tutsis (9%), with the Hutus historically serving as laborers and the Tutsis as the elite ruling class under Belgian rule.
- In 1994, the assassination of Rwandan president Habyarimana sparked a genocide that left an estimated 800,000 Rwandans, primarily Tutsis and Hutu moderates, dead over the course of 100 days. The international community provided little intervention during the genocide.
The United Nations Charter provides the foundation for UN peacekeeping operations. While peacekeeping is not explicitly mentioned in the Charter, the Security Council has used its responsibility for international peace and security to authorize peacekeeping missions. The legal basis can be found in Chapters VI and VII, which deal with peaceful dispute resolution and enforcement actions. More recently, Chapter VII has often been invoked to authorize missions in volatile post-conflict environments where the state lacks security control. Peacekeeping must also be grounded in international human rights and humanitarian law to help guide personnel on how their tasks intersect with these norms and how to respond appropriately to violations while protecting civilians.
The UN faced challenges intervening in conflicts during the Cold War due to superpower rivalry and use of vetoes. It developed peacekeeping operations with consent of warring parties. However, the UN struggled to respond effectively to humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia and faced criticism for inaction. Debates emerged on sovereignty versus intervention to protect civilians. While some saw the post-Cold War era allowing greater UN action, unilateralism by powerful states and failures to gain consensus in the Security Council continued to hamper UN responses to conflicts like Iraq and Syria.
South Sudan’s recent independence from Sudan has been complicated by disputes over access to natural resources and shared borders. As part of our Interactive Community Roundtable series, Dr Salman M.A. Salman discussed in detail some of the problems facing Africa’s newest state.
South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a referendum. It faces ongoing security challenges and humanitarian crises due to past and present conflicts. The UN established a mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help with peacebuilding, protecting civilians, and facilitating humanitarian aid. South Sudan has significant oil resources and other natural assets but still struggles with development issues such as external debt repayment, infrastructure, and improving standards of living for its population of over 10 million people. The document recommends continued international support for South Sudan's sovereignty, sustainable development projects, and efforts to resolve security issues and distribute resources effectively.
The UN began reforms in 2000 to strengthen its capacity for peacekeeping operations in response to increasing demands and complex challenges. Peacekeeping faced deploying large, expensive, and complex operations; transitioning stable operations; and building local capacity for long-term peace. The Secretary-General established an independent panel in 2014 to assess and advise on evolving needs and improving UN peace operations, including changing conflict nature, mandates, partnerships, and protection of civilians.
Australia contributes military forces to peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands and East Timor to help provide security and train local forces. In the Solomon Islands, Australia leads the Regional Assistance Mission involving over 1400 personnel from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. Australia currently contributes around 120 soldiers. In East Timor, the Australian-led International Stabilisation Force involved up to 1500 Australian troops at its height, with 390 personnel currently assisting local police and defense forces. A smaller 4-person Australian contingent also supports the United Nations mission in East Timor.
The document provides information on several genocides that occurred in Africa, including:
1) The Rwandan genocide of 1994 where over 800,000 Rwandans were killed in 100 days, mostly by machetes, as the Hutu ethnic group targeted the Tutsi ethnic group.
2) The ongoing Darfur genocide where the Sudanese government and Janjaweed militia have targeted non-Arab tribes, killing 300,000 people and displacing over 2.5 million into refugee camps.
3) A list of major genocides of the 20th century that occurred in locations like Namibia, the Ottoman Empire, Ukraine, Cambodia, East Timor, Guatemala, Bosnia, and
The document discusses the UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and South Sudan. In Lebanon, UNIFIL was established in 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore peace and security, and assist the Lebanese government. While it has failed to prevent attacks, its presence has helped avoid larger conflicts. In South Sudan, UNMISS was established in 2011 after South Sudan gained independence, to consolidate peace, help development, and strengthen the government. It supports developing security forces and key sectors. The document provides details on the mandates, sizes, budgets and contributors of the two peacekeeping missions.
The document provides an overview of United Nations peacekeeping operations and Bangladesh's involvement. It begins by outlining the purpose of UN peacekeeping as maintaining international peace and security. It then discusses how Bangladesh first deployed peacekeepers in 1988 and has since contributed troops to over 30 operations in 25 countries. As of 2014, Bangladesh contributed the highest number of total peacekeeping personnel with over 8,700 deployed worldwide, though 88 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been killed. Bangladesh's peacekeeping forces have been praised for their performance and professionalism.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of United Nations peacekeeping operations. It discusses how peacekeeping began as a concept to create physical barriers between states but evolved to include more complex multidimensional agreements and state-building. It notes several "generations" of peacekeeping from focusing on ceasefires to including civil-military operations. It also discusses the expansion of peacekeeping in the 1990s, failures in Somalia, Rwanda and Bosnia, and subsequent reforms recommended in the 2000 Brahimi report to improve UN peacekeeping efforts.
The document discusses trials held by international courts, including the trials of Saddam Hussein, Slobodan Milosevic, and cases handled by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It provides background on the International Court of Justice and describes some of the major cases they have heard. Specifically, it outlines the charges against Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity, the charges against Milosevic for genocide and crimes against humanity, and precedents set by the ICTR, including the first time rape was classified as genocide.
The United Nations Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, US) and 10 non-permanent members elected for 2-year terms. Decisions require 9 votes with no veto from a permanent member. The Council has broad powers to investigate disputes, recommend dispute resolution, authorize use of force, impose sanctions, and establish international tribunals. It works to resolve conflicts through peaceful means such as mediation, peacekeeping forces, and sanctions before authorizing military action.
The failure of the UN intervention in Somalia influenced its decision to delay action in the Rwandan genocide. As images of dead American soldiers dragged through the streets of Mogadishu outraged the US public, support for UN peacekeeping waned. Both the US and UN were reluctant to intervene in the Rwandan genocide for fear of becoming embroiled in another costly conflict. Over 800,000 Rwandans were killed before the genocide ended. This tragedy demonstrated the need for international community to take responsibility and distinguish between peacekeeping and intervention to prevent humanitarian crises.
Jennifer Branche, Chief of the Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section UN Secretariat Procurement Division, delivered a presentation on "Selling to the UN" at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce 2016 Procurement Seminar held in Kingston, Jamaica.
Agricultural investment and international land deals in AfricaSlate.fr
This document summarizes key findings from a study on large-scale land acquisitions in Africa conducted by IIED, FAO, and IFAD. The study found significant levels of foreign investment in land deals across five African countries since 2004, totaling over 2 million hectares. Drivers of this interest include concerns over global food security, opportunities for biofuels production, and expectations of rising agricultural commodity prices. While large investments may bring some economic benefits, there are also risks that local communities could lose access to lands critical for their livelihoods and food security. The characteristics of land deals, such as lease terms, benefit-sharing arrangements, and protections for local rights, will determine whether these deals represent opportunities or risks
The document discusses several United Nations specialized agencies, including UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. It provides details on the structure, objectives, and activities of each agency. UNESCO works to promote international collaboration in education, science, and culture to further human rights. UNICEF focuses on meeting children's basic needs and expanding their potential worldwide. The ILO aims to improve labour conditions, promote employment, and raise living standards globally.
How to plan EC-funded projects? find a compilation of a presentation, handouts and additional tips from a workshop for civil society organisations held in Bratislava on 4 June 2013.
Productivity and Profitability of Organic Farming Systems in East Africax3G9
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report finds that organic farming can be as productive as conventional systems, and in some cases more profitable due to higher prices for organic crops. Organic systems improve soil fertility over time through practices like composting and crop rotations. Certified organic agriculture is growing in East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. More research is still needed on comparing organic and conventional systems directly on African farms. Overall, the report concludes that organic agriculture shows potential for improved incomes and food security in East Africa when appropriate support and market access is available.
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report was commissioned by IFOAM to review existing literature on organic agriculture in East Africa. Key findings from the literature review include:
1) Productivity of organic systems can be comparable to conventional systems, especially with improvements like better soil management, use of organic fertilizers and crop rotations.
2) Organic systems are often more profitable for smallholder farmers due to price premiums for organic crops and additional income from diversified production.
3) Certification enables access to higher domestic and international markets but certification costs need to be reduced for smallholders.
Productivity and Profitability of Organic Farming Systems in East Africax3G9
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report finds that organic farming can be as productive as conventional systems, and in some cases more profitable due to higher prices for organic crops. Organic methods improve soil fertility and build resilience to weather extremes. Certified organic agriculture is growing in East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi, supported by organizations promoting organic standards and training for farmers. Overall, the literature suggests organic farming provides economic and environmental benefits for small-scale farmers in East Africa.
WIPO is the global intergovernmental organization responsible for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. It has 191 member states and seeks to develop an international IP system that supports innovation and creativity. WIPO administers treaties such as the Paris Convention and Berne Convention, and provides global filing systems for patents, trademarks and designs. It delivers IP technical assistance and capacity building programs, and provides access to IP information through databases and search services. Key activities are carried out through committees and assemblies which determine the organization's direction.
This section discusses the benefits, risks, and lifespan of public-private dialogue (PPD). The main benefits of PPD include facilitating investment climate reforms by supporting reform champions and accelerating the reform process. PPD also promotes better diagnosis of problems and design of policy solutions, and makes reforms easier to implement by increasing understanding and buy-in. PPD can promote transparency, good governance, and encourage all parties to take a broader view. However, PPD requires resources and commitment to be effective and sustainable over the long run.
The outcomes of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) "E-Procurement Towards Transparency and Efficiency in Public Service Delivery" held from 4 to 5 October 2011 at United Nations Headquarters, New York, are now available. The concept paper presents an option to the UN for moving towards the development of a Knowledge Guide on E-procurement to assist member states in better understanding the challenges and issues associated with the implementation of an e-procurement program within their individual jurisdictions.
Close the Gap is an international non-profit that helps bridge the digital divide by donating used computers to projects in developing countries that have social value in areas like education, health, and microfinance. It collects donations of hardware from Europe, refurbishes the equipment, and ships it to partners in developing countries for installation and support. It also manages an e-waste recycling project in Kenya to responsibly dispose of end-of-life equipment. Close the Gap works with various partners and seeks both individual and corporate donors and strategic partners to further its mission.
South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a referendum. It faces ongoing security challenges and humanitarian crises due to past and present conflicts. The UN established a mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to help with peacebuilding, protecting civilians, and facilitating humanitarian aid. South Sudan has significant oil resources and other natural assets but still struggles with development issues such as external debt repayment, infrastructure, and improving standards of living for its population of over 10 million people. The document recommends continued international support for South Sudan's sovereignty, sustainable development projects, and efforts to resolve security issues and distribute resources effectively.
The UN began reforms in 2000 to strengthen its capacity for peacekeeping operations in response to increasing demands and complex challenges. Peacekeeping faced deploying large, expensive, and complex operations; transitioning stable operations; and building local capacity for long-term peace. The Secretary-General established an independent panel in 2014 to assess and advise on evolving needs and improving UN peace operations, including changing conflict nature, mandates, partnerships, and protection of civilians.
Australia contributes military forces to peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands and East Timor to help provide security and train local forces. In the Solomon Islands, Australia leads the Regional Assistance Mission involving over 1400 personnel from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. Australia currently contributes around 120 soldiers. In East Timor, the Australian-led International Stabilisation Force involved up to 1500 Australian troops at its height, with 390 personnel currently assisting local police and defense forces. A smaller 4-person Australian contingent also supports the United Nations mission in East Timor.
The document provides information on several genocides that occurred in Africa, including:
1) The Rwandan genocide of 1994 where over 800,000 Rwandans were killed in 100 days, mostly by machetes, as the Hutu ethnic group targeted the Tutsi ethnic group.
2) The ongoing Darfur genocide where the Sudanese government and Janjaweed militia have targeted non-Arab tribes, killing 300,000 people and displacing over 2.5 million into refugee camps.
3) A list of major genocides of the 20th century that occurred in locations like Namibia, the Ottoman Empire, Ukraine, Cambodia, East Timor, Guatemala, Bosnia, and
The document discusses the UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and South Sudan. In Lebanon, UNIFIL was established in 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore peace and security, and assist the Lebanese government. While it has failed to prevent attacks, its presence has helped avoid larger conflicts. In South Sudan, UNMISS was established in 2011 after South Sudan gained independence, to consolidate peace, help development, and strengthen the government. It supports developing security forces and key sectors. The document provides details on the mandates, sizes, budgets and contributors of the two peacekeeping missions.
The document provides an overview of United Nations peacekeeping operations and Bangladesh's involvement. It begins by outlining the purpose of UN peacekeeping as maintaining international peace and security. It then discusses how Bangladesh first deployed peacekeepers in 1988 and has since contributed troops to over 30 operations in 25 countries. As of 2014, Bangladesh contributed the highest number of total peacekeeping personnel with over 8,700 deployed worldwide, though 88 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been killed. Bangladesh's peacekeeping forces have been praised for their performance and professionalism.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of United Nations peacekeeping operations. It discusses how peacekeeping began as a concept to create physical barriers between states but evolved to include more complex multidimensional agreements and state-building. It notes several "generations" of peacekeeping from focusing on ceasefires to including civil-military operations. It also discusses the expansion of peacekeeping in the 1990s, failures in Somalia, Rwanda and Bosnia, and subsequent reforms recommended in the 2000 Brahimi report to improve UN peacekeeping efforts.
The document discusses trials held by international courts, including the trials of Saddam Hussein, Slobodan Milosevic, and cases handled by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It provides background on the International Court of Justice and describes some of the major cases they have heard. Specifically, it outlines the charges against Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity, the charges against Milosevic for genocide and crimes against humanity, and precedents set by the ICTR, including the first time rape was classified as genocide.
The United Nations Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, US) and 10 non-permanent members elected for 2-year terms. Decisions require 9 votes with no veto from a permanent member. The Council has broad powers to investigate disputes, recommend dispute resolution, authorize use of force, impose sanctions, and establish international tribunals. It works to resolve conflicts through peaceful means such as mediation, peacekeeping forces, and sanctions before authorizing military action.
The failure of the UN intervention in Somalia influenced its decision to delay action in the Rwandan genocide. As images of dead American soldiers dragged through the streets of Mogadishu outraged the US public, support for UN peacekeeping waned. Both the US and UN were reluctant to intervene in the Rwandan genocide for fear of becoming embroiled in another costly conflict. Over 800,000 Rwandans were killed before the genocide ended. This tragedy demonstrated the need for international community to take responsibility and distinguish between peacekeeping and intervention to prevent humanitarian crises.
Jennifer Branche, Chief of the Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section UN Secretariat Procurement Division, delivered a presentation on "Selling to the UN" at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce 2016 Procurement Seminar held in Kingston, Jamaica.
Agricultural investment and international land deals in AfricaSlate.fr
This document summarizes key findings from a study on large-scale land acquisitions in Africa conducted by IIED, FAO, and IFAD. The study found significant levels of foreign investment in land deals across five African countries since 2004, totaling over 2 million hectares. Drivers of this interest include concerns over global food security, opportunities for biofuels production, and expectations of rising agricultural commodity prices. While large investments may bring some economic benefits, there are also risks that local communities could lose access to lands critical for their livelihoods and food security. The characteristics of land deals, such as lease terms, benefit-sharing arrangements, and protections for local rights, will determine whether these deals represent opportunities or risks
The document discusses several United Nations specialized agencies, including UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. It provides details on the structure, objectives, and activities of each agency. UNESCO works to promote international collaboration in education, science, and culture to further human rights. UNICEF focuses on meeting children's basic needs and expanding their potential worldwide. The ILO aims to improve labour conditions, promote employment, and raise living standards globally.
How to plan EC-funded projects? find a compilation of a presentation, handouts and additional tips from a workshop for civil society organisations held in Bratislava on 4 June 2013.
Productivity and Profitability of Organic Farming Systems in East Africax3G9
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report finds that organic farming can be as productive as conventional systems, and in some cases more profitable due to higher prices for organic crops. Organic systems improve soil fertility over time through practices like composting and crop rotations. Certified organic agriculture is growing in East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. More research is still needed on comparing organic and conventional systems directly on African farms. Overall, the report concludes that organic agriculture shows potential for improved incomes and food security in East Africa when appropriate support and market access is available.
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report was commissioned by IFOAM to review existing literature on organic agriculture in East Africa. Key findings from the literature review include:
1) Productivity of organic systems can be comparable to conventional systems, especially with improvements like better soil management, use of organic fertilizers and crop rotations.
2) Organic systems are often more profitable for smallholder farmers due to price premiums for organic crops and additional income from diversified production.
3) Certification enables access to higher domestic and international markets but certification costs need to be reduced for smallholders.
Productivity and Profitability of Organic Farming Systems in East Africax3G9
This document summarizes a report on the productivity and profitability of organic farming systems in East Africa. The report finds that organic farming can be as productive as conventional systems, and in some cases more profitable due to higher prices for organic crops. Organic methods improve soil fertility and build resilience to weather extremes. Certified organic agriculture is growing in East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi, supported by organizations promoting organic standards and training for farmers. Overall, the literature suggests organic farming provides economic and environmental benefits for small-scale farmers in East Africa.
WIPO is the global intergovernmental organization responsible for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. It has 191 member states and seeks to develop an international IP system that supports innovation and creativity. WIPO administers treaties such as the Paris Convention and Berne Convention, and provides global filing systems for patents, trademarks and designs. It delivers IP technical assistance and capacity building programs, and provides access to IP information through databases and search services. Key activities are carried out through committees and assemblies which determine the organization's direction.
This section discusses the benefits, risks, and lifespan of public-private dialogue (PPD). The main benefits of PPD include facilitating investment climate reforms by supporting reform champions and accelerating the reform process. PPD also promotes better diagnosis of problems and design of policy solutions, and makes reforms easier to implement by increasing understanding and buy-in. PPD can promote transparency, good governance, and encourage all parties to take a broader view. However, PPD requires resources and commitment to be effective and sustainable over the long run.
The outcomes of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) "E-Procurement Towards Transparency and Efficiency in Public Service Delivery" held from 4 to 5 October 2011 at United Nations Headquarters, New York, are now available. The concept paper presents an option to the UN for moving towards the development of a Knowledge Guide on E-procurement to assist member states in better understanding the challenges and issues associated with the implementation of an e-procurement program within their individual jurisdictions.
Close the Gap is an international non-profit that helps bridge the digital divide by donating used computers to projects in developing countries that have social value in areas like education, health, and microfinance. It collects donations of hardware from Europe, refurbishes the equipment, and ships it to partners in developing countries for installation and support. It also manages an e-waste recycling project in Kenya to responsibly dispose of end-of-life equipment. Close the Gap works with various partners and seeks both individual and corporate donors and strategic partners to further its mission.
This document provides a landscape report on pharmaceutical production and related technology transfer in developing countries. It describes current initiatives to promote local drug production and technology transfer over the past 5-10 years. The report finds that while most drug production remains concentrated in high-income countries, some middle-income countries have innovative drug development capabilities. It identifies several technology transfer projects and voluntary licensing agreements between companies and developing countries. The report aims to inform WHO's support for increasing local production capacity in member states.
The document summarizes ITU's Child Online Protection (COP) Initiative. It discusses how ITU aims to tackle cybersecurity holistically and protect children online through identifying risks, creating awareness, developing tools, and sharing knowledge. It also outlines ITU's activities like developing guidelines, conducting national surveys, providing assistance to countries, and ongoing/future work with partners to strengthen online child protection globally.
In its 2012 Report, the MDG Gap Task Force has had difficulty identifying areas of significant new progress towards delivering on commitments to the Global Partnership for Development, and for the first time there are signs of backsliding. The volume of official development assistance (ODA) fell for the first time in many years, obstacles to exports from developing countries are on the rise, and numerous developing countries are facing debt difficulties. With less than three years until 2015, there is no apparent commitment by donor Governments to reverse the trend in time, and it is likely that fewer MDGs will be reached in fewer countries as a result.
Framework for action - Trafficking in Person (TIP)ActionGood
The International Framework for Action is a technical assistance tool that supports United Nations Member States in the effective implementation of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The Framework is the result of broad participation between anti-trafficking partners including Anti-Slavery International, Council of Europe, ECPAT, IOM, ILO, LEFOE-IBF, OAS, OSCE, Terre des hommes, Johns Hopkins University, UNDAW/DESA, UNICEF, UNIFEM, UNHCR, UNICRI, OHCHR and UNODC.
Rich Media for Professionals Working in AgricultureFarms.com
This document discusses rich media and YouTube. It defines rich media as interactive digital media like video and audio. It outlines different types of rich media and how it can be used in marketing strategies. A large portion discusses YouTube statistics like daily video uploads and viewership. It provides tips on recording, uploading, playing and marketing videos on YouTube. Examples are given of agricultural organizations successfully using YouTube and other rich media.
This document introduces Open Foris tools, which are free and open source tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting developed through collaboration between public and private partners. Open Foris tools have been used in over 20 countries for activities like national forest inventories and REDD+ monitoring. Key features of the tools include automated user interfaces, cross-platform compatibility, and integrated workflows for survey design, data collection, management, analysis and reporting. The document highlights several country implementations of Open Foris and FAO's ongoing collaboration and development of an online version of the tools to support national forest monitoring systems and REDD+ reporting.
This document discusses co-innovation and free and open source software (FOSS) communities. It notes that FOSS communities provide not only shared code, but also share an entire community. It then discusses principles of open source like freedom and sharing. Examples of FOSS projects in Africa aim to reduce costs and the digital divide through initiatives like RIF, Apreli@, OpenYalim, and Emerginov. FOSS can provide opportunities for Africa through access to information, skills development, and participation in the global FOSS industry.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Doing Business With the United Nations
1. Presented by:
Natalia Nedel
Chief, Peacekeeping Procurement Section
United Nations Secretariat
Procurement Division
16 April 2012
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS (UN)
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2. How to do Business with the
United Nations (UN)
A. Overview of the United Nations Procurement System
UN Procurement Statistics
How to Identify Business Opportunities
General UN Procurement Procedures
B. United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division
C. The UN Global Compact
D. How to Identify Career Opportunities with the UN
E. Your questions and more info….
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4. Overview
§ The United Nations is made up of a variety of organizational
entities:
§ Funds & Programmes
§ Specialised Agencies,
§ Secretariat: UNHQs, Offices Away From Headquarters,
commissions, tribunals and field peacekeeping missions.
§ Each organization has a distinct and separate mandate covering
the political, economic, social, scientific, humanitarian, and
technical fields.
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5. § United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Major goods/services: Telecommunications, electrical, laboratory and agricultural
equipment, Medical supplies and equipment, Water supply systems, Pharmaceuticals,
Educational, training and social services
§ United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Major goods/services: Vaccines/biologicals, Pharmaceuticals, Educational supplies
Medical supplies and equipment, Water and sanitation, Bed nets
§ World Food Programme (WFP)
Major goods/services: Food, Transport, Warehousing and Logistics, Vehicles, IT
Equipment, Communication Equipment
UN Funds & Programmes
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6. § Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Major goods and services: Chemicals, Grain mill products, starches &
starch products, Agricultural produce, Machinery, special purpose,
Transport equipment, Animals and animal products
§ World Health Organization (WHO)
Major goods and services: Pharmaceutical products & Vaccines, X-
ray/Radiological apparatus, Administrative supplies, office furniture,
Laboratory supplies, equipment and instruments, Medical and
surgical equipment, Transport ,HIV Test Kits, Dental instruments and
appliances
UN Specialized Agencies
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7. Identify Relevant Agencies
http://www.ungm.org/Info/Publications.aspx
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10. Useful General Addresses
www.iaea.org International Atomic Energy Agency
www.ilo.org International Labour Organisation
www.intracen.org International Trade Centre
www.unesco.org UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
www.unfpa.org UN Populations Fund
www.unhcr.ch UN High Commissioner for Refugees
www.unicef.org UN Children’s Fund
www.unido.org UN Industrial Development Organisation
www.unops.org UN Office for Project Services
www.undp.org UN Development Program
www.un.org UN Secretariat
www.unrwa.org UN Relief and Works Agency
www.wfp.org World Food Programme
www.wipo.int World Intellectual Property Organisation
www.fao.org Food and Agricultural Organization
www.itu.int International Telecommunications Union
www.ifad.org International Fund for Agricultural Development
www.uneca.org United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
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11. Overview
EACH ORGANISATION……
§ has its own specific requirements for goods and services
§ may conduct its own procurement activities
§ follows, in general, common principles for procurement rules and
regulations
§ constitutes a separate and distinct customer/partner
§ has its own tempo, portfolio, specific characteristics
YOU MUST LEARN ABOUT IT ……
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13. Total UN Procurement of Goods and Services (UN System) 2010
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14. Major Items procured by the UN procurement system
Goods § Services
§ Food § Security Services
§ Pharmaceutical Supplies § Outsourced Personnel Services
§ Vehicles
§ Engineering Services
§ Computers and Software
§ Construction
§ Shelter and Housing
§ Corporate Services
§ Telecommunications Equipment § Freight Services
§ Laboratory Equipment § Printing Services and Equipment Rental
§ Chemicals (POL) § Consultancy Services
§ Building Materials § Telecommunication Services
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15. How to Identify Business Opportunities
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16. Pre-registration – Are you ready to supply to the UN (1/2)
UN market knowledge
§ UN structure
§ UN procurement procedures
§ UN requirements
§ Range of goods and services
§ International experience
§ Existing customers/references
Languages
§ English primary language
§ Local languages
Standards
§ International standards
§ Best value for money
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17. Pre-registration – Are you ready to supply to the UN (2/2)
§ Country knowledge, after sales services
§ Capacities: Financial, personnel, equipment
Mobilization
Acquisition project size
§ Persistence, endurance, patience
§ Supplier code of conduct:
http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf
§ Analysis, feedback and adjustment
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19. UNGM Tender Alert Service
§ Value-added service offered by UNGM
§ Online and easy subscription to the Tender Alert Service on
www.ungm.org
§ Receive relevant business opportunities
§ Automatic e-mail tender alerts
§ UNGM Interactive Guide available to guide potential suppliers to
subscribe to this valuable service.
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20. Registration and Post registration process
§ Registration with the UNGM
§ Continue UN market research
§ Thorough information about procurement
§ Obtain systematic / regular information about current procurement
activities / opportunities
§ Keep yourself up-to-date and update regularly your vendor profile
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21. Post registration process
Bid according to tender documents & instructions
§ Administrative mistakes may lead to rejection of bid
§ Observe international norms and standards or equivalent
§ Seek clarification in case of questions
§ If unsuccessful obtain debrief for your strength & weakness
§ If successful – perform according to contract
§ UN requires highest standards of performance!
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22. Overview of UN Procurement System Procedures
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23. Common Guidelines for UN Procurement system
Procurement activities of the UN system are based on the following
principles:
§ The objectives/needs of the UN Organization
§ Fairness, integrity & transparency through international
competition
§ Economy & effectiveness
§ Best value for money
These Common Guidelines cover procurement stages from
sourcing to execution of a procurement contract.
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24. UN Vendor Sourcing
§ Competitive suppliers of previous procurement exercises
§ Past performance
§ Suppliers of the required goods or services, found on the UN
Global Market (UNGM)
§ Codification (UNCCS)
§ Automatic tender reference for UN Procurement Division
§ Through calls for Expression of Interest (EOI)
§ Search of World Wide Web
§ Trade Missions, Chambers of Commerce
§ Information exchange with other UN Agencies
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25. Expression of Interest and Types of Solicitation
§ Expression of Interest (EOI)
§ Request for Quotation (RFQ)
§ Invitation to Bid (ITB)
§ Request for Proposal (RFP)
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26. Thresholds/Award for types of solicitation
§ Up to [40,000 USD]
Local, informal, simplified acquisition procedure
Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
§ Above [40,000 USD]
Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposal (RFP)
Open and formal: advertised (on the web) generally larger shortlist
(minimum 6 potential bidders)
Public bid opening
§ Contract award – Contract authority
Review and recommendation by independent body for higher value
contracts
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27. Bid Evaluation Criteria (not exhaustive list)
§ Acceptance of UN payment terms, terms & conditions, contract template, liability,
legal capacity, etc.
§ Delivery Terms (INCOTERMS 2010)
§ Delivery Time
§ Technical Requirements
§ Recognized International Standards or similar
§ Supporting Documentation
§ Proven Production Capacity & Financial Strength
§ Warranty Conditions
§ Appropriate After-sales Service
§ Previous Contract References
§ Price (life cycle cost)
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28. Common General Terms & Conditions
§ UN General Clauses Conditions of Contracts (2008) for Goods,
Services, Combination, Construction
§ Most provisions are common within the UN procurement system,
however some provisions may vary in text depending on individual
agency requirements.
§ Potential suppliers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with
the UN Terms & Conditions (UNGCC)
§ Immunity & Privileges
§ Bid and Performance bonds
§ UN Supplier Code of Conduct
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29. B. United Nations Secretariat
Procurement Division (PD)
Entebbe, Uganda and New York, USA
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30. Key Features of the UN Secretariat
§ Generalist procurement organization
§ World wide operation
§ Previous procurement principles apply plus “zero tolerance policy”
§ Additional provisions for internal control, e.g. post employment and risk
management
§ Easy registration process (next brief)
§ Detailed general and specific information available
at: http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/contact.htm
Your commitment – Our Support - Your success !
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31. The United Nations Secretariat - Area of operation
NYC
• UN Peacekeeping Missions
• UN Economic and Social Commissions (OAH)
• International Criminal Tribunal
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32. The United Nations Procurement Service
Types of Equipment, Goods and Services Procured
New York HQs and Field Missions: types of Goods and Services
§ Air Transportation Services § Inspection & Related Services
§ Chemical & Petroleum Products § Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Related Services
§ Telecommunication Equipment & Services
§ Electrical Apparatus & electronic
§ Food Rations & Catering Services component
§ Motor Vehicles/Parts & Transportation § Real Estate Lease & rental
Equipment
§ Banking & Investment
§ Computer Equipment and Services
§ Security Equipment
§ Logistics & Freight Forwarding
§ Pharmaceutical products and vaccines
§ Prefabricated Buildings
§ Medical Equipment
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33. Procurement Trend
2003-2010 (UN Secretariat)
4,000
$3,498
$3,145
3,500 $3,172
3,000
US$ in Millions
$1,904
2,500 $1,991
$1,620
2,000
$1,311
1,500 $892
1,000
500
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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34. Business Placed with Israeli Suppliers 2007-2011 (in US $ Millions)
25
$22.7
20
$15.1
$13.9 $13.7
$13.4
US$ Millions
15
10
5
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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35. Procurement Division
Major Goods and Services Purchased in 2011 in Millions (US$)
$863M
$243M $439M
$27M
$397M
$29M
$34M $242M
$145M
$26M $111M
$35M $99M
$37M $99M
$38M $85M
$73M
$46M
$47M $57M
Air Transportation Services $863M 27.2%
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Related Services $439M 13.8%
Chemical & Petroleum Products $397M 12.5%
Food Rations/Catering Services $242M 7.6%
Freight Forwarding & Delivery Services $145M 4.6%
Rental & Lease $111M 3.5%
Telecommunication Equipment & Services $99M 3.1%
EDP Equipment and Maintenance Services $99M 3.1%
Maintenance & Repair Services $85M 2.7%
Motor Vehicles/Parts & Transportation Equipment $73M 2.3%
Travel and Related Services $57M 1.8%
Furniture $47M 1.5%
Security & Safety Equipment & Services $46M 1.4%
Computer & Information Technology Related Services $38M 1.2%
Building Management & Maintenance $37M 1.2%
Management Services $35M 1.1%
Miscellaneous $34M 1.1%
Generator Sets $29M 0.9%
Radio Communication & Television Broadcasting Services $27M 0.9%
Electrical Apparatus; Electronic Components $26M 0.8%
Others $243M 7.7%
Total: $3,174M 100.0%
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36. Bid & Vendor Review
The United Nations Secretariat Procurement Division is committed to the
continuous improvement of its operations and relationships with the vendor
community.
§ Award Review Board
§ Senior Vendor Review Committee
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38. SAMPLE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FORM
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39. UNPD’s Regional Procurement Office (RPO), Entebbe, Uganda
§ Established to create peacekeeping procurement capacity in a conflict-
free location close to large UN Missions in order to attract and retain
qualified and experienced procurement staff and reduce the footprint and
exposure to individual missions.
§ Conducts cross-cutting regional acquisition activities;
§ Consolidates requirements from several UN Missions to set up regional
contracts;
§ Streamline acquisition process;
§ Provide technical assistance to UN Missions;
§ Provide stand-by acquisition capability for UN Missions at start-up.
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40. UN Capital Master Plan (CMP) – Business Opportunities
§ Renovation of the United Nations New York Headquarters Complex is
managed through the Capital Master Plan Office.
§ Works commenced on site during the Spring 2008 with final completion
scheduled for late 2013.
§ During 2011 solicitations were issued for the following requirements:
Roof top antenna systems, Public address systems, Lighting protection
and Audio-visual and general office furniture.
§ All bids were advertised at in UN Secretariat Procurement Division’s
Website at http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/eoi.htm.
UN Capital Master Plan homepage:
http://www.un.org/cmp/uncmp/english/index.asp
Skanska Capital Master Plan homepage:
https://partners.myskanska.com/usa/clients/unitednations/CMP/def
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41. “
C. UN Global Compact
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42. The UN Global Compact
Ten Principles:
1. Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human
right; and
2. Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses;
3. Business should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the
right to collective bargaining;
4. The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
5. The effective abolition of child labour;
6. The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation;
7. Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
8. Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;
9. Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies;
10. Business should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
www.unglobalcompact.org
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43. http://careers.un.org
D. CAREERS AT THE UN
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44. Searching for job openings
http://careers.un.org
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45. Available Opportunities
• Internationally-Recruited
o Individual /Generic Vacancy for Professional and Field Service jobs
o Language Competitive Examination
o Young Professional Programme (YPP) Recruitment Examination
o Associate Expert Programme (JPO/AE)
• Locally-Recruited
o National Professional Officer
o General Service
• Temporary
o Temporary professional and general service staff
o Individual/Institutional Consultants/Contractors
• Other
o Internship Programme
o United Nations Volunteers (UNV) (unvolunteers.org)
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46. UN Procurement Mobile App for iOS, Android and BlackBerry
§ Real-Time access to business opportunities such as EOIs.
§ Procurement Statistics.
§ Convenient sharing and contact functionality.
§ Mobile access to resources such as the Procurement Manual.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.UN.PD.MobileApp
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/un-procurement/id473333632
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/63840
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47. Thank You and Good Luck
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48. Any questions ?
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