Recommended UN readings for YPP applicants
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. Browse a collection of books published by the United Nations in the official subject categories of this year's examination: Economic Affairs AND Information Systems and Technology.
These recommended readings are curated by United Nations Publications to help provide you with an understanding of the Organization’s work and its context, while you prepare for your YPP exam. It does not guarantee coverage of all the topics in your subject categories. We advise candidates to consult careers.un.org/ypp for complete guidance and important updates.
These recommended readings are curated by United Nations Publications to help provide you with an understanding of the Organization’s work and its context, while you prepare for your YPP exam. It does not guarantee coverage of all the topics in your subject categories. We advise candidates to consult careers.un.org/ypp for complete guidance and important updates.
Charter of the United Nations
The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for creating the United Nations on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice forms part of the Charter. The Charter aims to save humanity from war; to reaffirm human rights and the dignity and worth of the human person; to proclaim the equal rights of men and women and nations large and small; promote the prosperity of all humankind. The Charter is the foundation of international peace and security.
Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization
This report reflects upon the challenges and opportunities the United Nations has faced over the past year. It presents an account of the progress made and the impact of the Organization's work across its priorities of maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law. It offers a frank, realistic analysis of current global issues and emphasizes multilateral action to maintain and improve the current world situation.
This report reflects upon the challenges and opportunities the United Nations has faced over the past year. It presents an account of the progress made and the impact of the Organization's work across its priorities of maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law. It offers a frank, realistic analysis of current global issues and emphasizes multilateral action to maintain and improve the current world situation.
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
The annual Sustainable Development Goals Report provides an overview of the world’s implementation efforts to date, highlighting areas of progress and areas where more action needs to be taken to ensure no one is left behind. While advances have been made in some areas, monumental challenges remain. The evidence and data spotlight areas that require urgent attention and more rapid progress to realize the 2030 Agenda’s far-reaching vision. This sixth edition of the report also looks at the impact of COVID-19 in reaching the Goals.
The annual Sustainable Development Goals Report provides an overview of the world’s implementation efforts to date, highlighting areas of progress and areas where more action needs to be taken to ensure no one is left behind. While advances have been made in some areas, monumental challenges remain. The evidence and data spotlight areas that require urgent attention and more rapid progress to realize the 2030 Agenda’s far-reaching vision. This sixth edition of the report also looks at the impact of COVID-19 in reaching the Goals.
The Essential UN
As the world’s only truly universal global organization, the United Nations has become the foremost forum to address issues that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone. This authoritative reference provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the work of the UN in key areas of international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian action.
As the world’s only truly universal global organization, the United Nations has become the foremost forum to address issues that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone. This authoritative reference provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the work of the UN in key areas of international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian action.
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Technology and Innovation Report 2023
The Technology and Innovation Report examines the opportunities and challenges posed by green innovation on the ability of developing countries to catch up, reduce inequalities and contribute to tackling climate change.
2022 Special Report on Human Security
Digital technologies can do much to expand capabilities and promote human security. They can expand human freedoms, boost productivity and facilitate humanity's response to current challenges- such as tackling Anthropocene risks and tracking pandemics.
Digital technologies can do much to expand capabilities and promote human security. They can expand human freedoms, boost productivity and facilitate humanity's response to current challenges- such as tackling Anthropocene risks and tracking pandemics.
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World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023
he World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 will underscore the imperative of supportive and accommodative fiscal measures to lift growth and accelerate SDG progress.
World Investment Report 2023
The World Investment Report 2023 provides the latest trends and prospects for foreign direct investment. It documents a challenging year for cross-border investment flows, looking at greenfield investment in industry, project finance in infrastructure, and international production activities of the largest multinationals.
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