Is the selection process for the UN Secretary-General different from other international high-level selection processes?
A. Yes. The selection process for the UN Secretary-General differs from other international high-level selection processes largely in that it lacks basic procedural standards of transparency, accountability and legitimacy. Standard guidelines, established by organizations such the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Trade Organization in the selection of their highest level officials, include general timelines for the selection process, basic candidate qualifications, procedures for assessing candidates, and a system of reporting to the broader membership. None of these are present in the current selection process for the UN Secretary-General. The process has therefore been highly susceptible to the veto powers and political interests of the permanent members of the Security Council, who have used their veto to eliminate candidates with majority support.
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