Has the United Nations system sufficiently adapted to the challenges of the 21st century world? If not, how does it need to change? These were the central questions addressed during the launch of the summary report of the Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM), entitled “Pulling Together: The Multilateral System and its Future," which was held in Vienna on December 14 at the (…)
ICM Meets With UN Representatives from Latin America, Caribbean, Asia-Pacific
Chair Kevin Rudd and Secretary-General Hardeep Puri briefed delegates from the Latin American and Caribbean (GRULAC) and Asia-Pacific regional groups on the work of the ICM on February 9th and 10th, respectively.
“In seeking the inputs of member states… our aim is to hear your concrete practical ideas about how the system can be made better,” said Mr. Rudd during the briefings, referring to the multilateral system embodied by the United Nations. “We want to build this institution for the (…)