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UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC
COMMISSION FOR EUROPE
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the five United Nations
regional commissions, administered by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It was established
in 1947 with the mandate to help rebuild post-war Europe, develop economic activity and strengthen
economic relations among European countries, and between Europe and the rest of the world. During
the Cold War, UNECE served as a unique forum for economic dialogue and cooperation between East and
West. Despite the complexity of this period, significant achievements were made, with consensus reached
on numerous harmonization and standardization agreements.
In the post-Cold War era, UNECE acquired not only many new member States, but also new functions.
Since the early 1990s the organization has focused on analyses of the transition process, using its
harmonization experience to facilitate the integration of Central and Eastern European countries into the
global markets.
UNECE is the forum where the countries of western, central and eastern Europe, central Asia and
North America – 56 countries in all – come together to forge the tools of their economic cooperation.
That cooperation concerns economics, statistics, the environment, transport, trade, sustainable energy,
timber and habitat. The Commission offers a regional framework for the elaboration and harmonization of
conventions, norms and standards. The Commission’s experts provide technical assistance to the countries
of south-east Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. This assistance takes the form of
advisory services, training seminars and workshops where countries can share their experiences and best
practices.
CUTTING ROAD TRAFFIC DEATHS AND INJURIES IN HALF BY 2020
Πηγή: http://www.unece.org
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