What is the role of the Economic and Social Council?
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is the central UN forum for international economic and social issues. Through its discussion of these issues and humanitarian concerns, as well as its policy recommendations, the Council plays a key role in fostering international cooperation for development and in setting priorities for action. It coordinates the economic and social work of the UN specialized agencies, Programmes and funds, and also plays a key role in formulating follow-up mechanisms to the major UN conferences, to ensure implementation. The Economic and Social Council has 54 members, elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms. It meets monthly for short sessions of several days’ duration, and holds an annual four-week session in July, during which a special meeting of Ministers discusses major economic, social and humanitarian issues. The Council also offers NGOs the opportunity to bring their expertise to the UN, thereby maintaining a vital link between the Organiz
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