Some important UN Agencies

Some important UN Agencies

Name of agency	Estd. In	Headquarters	Purpose
·   International Labour Organisation (ILO) ·   World Health Organisation (WHO) ·   United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) ·   International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ·   United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) ·   International Monetary Fund (IMF) ·   United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) ·   Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) ·   World Trade Organisation (WTO) ·   United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ·   International Development Association (IDA) ·   International Telecommunication Union (ITU)	1919 1948 1946 1957 1946 1945 1972 1945 1995 1960 1947	Geneva Geneva Paris Vienna New York Washington DC Nairobi Rome Geneva New York Washington DC Geneva	To improve conditions and living standard of workers. Attainment of highest possible level of health by all people. To promote collaboration among nations through education, science and culture. To promote peaceful uses of atomic energy. To promote children's welfare all over the world. Promotes international monetary cooperation. Promotes international co-operation in human environment. To improve living conditions of rural population. Setting rules for world trade to reduce tariffs. Helps developing countries increase the wealth producing capabilities of their natural and human resources. An affiliate of the World Bank, D aims to help under-developed countries raise living standards. Sets international regulations for radio telegraph, telephone and space radio communications.