ECOSOC
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
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The ECOSOC is the UN central plataform for reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development
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Martin Sajdik (President)
54 countries participate
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It takes place during July, it is held annually in alternative years in New York and Geneva
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Goals:
Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty
Combat diseases
Universal primary education
Sustainable development
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Official languages of the council:
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
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The council members are elected for 3 years by the general assembly
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Out of 65 members they are chosen 54, which they after form part of the council
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The bureau includes one government from each of 5 world regions
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