the economic and social commission for asia and the pacific serves as the united nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among countries to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. it is the largest regional intergovernmental platform with 53 member states and 9 associate members.

learn more about unesco's role, vision and results. unesco is the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. our aim is to promote peace and security through international cooperation

with 189 member countries, the world bank group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.

the international monetary fund (imf) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. it does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. the imf is governed by and accountable to its member countries.

global trade - the world trade organization (wto) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. its main function is to ensure that global trade flows smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

the global authority for the environment with programmes focusing on climate, nature, pollution, sustainable development and more.

unido, is a specialized agency in the united nations system, headquartered in vienna. the organization's objective is the promotion and acceleration of industrial development in developing countries and countries with economies in transition and the promotion of international industrial cooperation.