ICSE Class 8 Answered
What is the
composition, objectives and functions of ECOSOC (Economic and Social
Council)?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 20 Oct, 2016, 10:34: AM
Expert Answer
Composition: ECOSOC consists of 54 members elected by the General Assembly for a 3-year term.
Objective: ECOSOC’s main objective is to free the world from ‘want’.
Functions:
- To promote economic growth and social progress
- To create a spirit of respect for human rights
- To solve problems related to health, illiteracy, drugs, employment and status of women
- To supervise the work of WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO and FAO
Answered by | 20 Oct, 2016, 12:34: PM
