UN ideas that changed the world /

Jolly, Richard,

UN ideas that changed the world / United Nations ideas that changed the world Richard Jolly, Louis Emmerij, and Thomas G. Weiss ; foreword by Kofi A. Annan. - xxiv, 310 pages ; 24 cm. - United Nations intellectual history project . - United Nations intellectual history project (Series). .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Unihp at a Glance -- Overview -- The Three UNs and Their Impact -- United Nations Ideas Changing the World -- Human Rights for All: From Aspiration to Implementation -- Gender: From Eliminating Discrimination to Promoting Women's Rights and Empowerment -- Development Goals: From National and Regional Policies to the MDGs -- Fairer International Economic Relations: From Aid and Mutual Interests to Global Solidarity -- Development Strategies: From National Planning to Governing the Market -- Social Development: From Sectoral to Integrated Perspectives -- Environmental Sustainability: From Environment and Development to Preserving the Planet -- Peace and Security: From Preventing State Conflict to Protecting Individuals -- Human Development: From Separate Actions to an Integrated Approach -- A Future for the UN and the Planet -- A Balance Sheet -- Challenges Ahead -- Strengthening Global Governance -- Notes -- About the Authors -- About the United Nations Intellectual History Project. Part 1. 1. 2. Part 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Part 3. 12. 13. 14.

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United Nations


Human rights.
Economic development.
Economic development--Social aspects
Economic development--Environmental aspects.
Conflict management.
Peace-building

JZ4984.5 / .J66 2009

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