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50 Years of Singapore and the United Nations
Contributor(s): Koh, Tommy (Editor), Chang, Li Lin (Editor), Koh, Joanna (Editor)

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ISBN: 981471304X     ISBN-13: 9789814713047
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
OUR PRICE: $42.75  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2015
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy
- Political Science | World - Asian
- Political Science | Essays
Dewey: 341.235
LCCN: 2015021809
Series: World Scientific Singapore's 50 Years of Nation-Building
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.4" W x 9.6" L (1.50 lbs) 384 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
Features: Bibliography
 
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Publisher Description:

In 2015, Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its independence, and the United Nations (UN) the 70th anniversary of its founding. This book celebrates 50 years of a mutually beneficial relationship between Singapore and the UN.

In the early years of Singapore's independence, the UN system provided Singapore with many benefits which were helpful in Singapore's journey from the Third World to the First. As Singapore has made progress in its developmental journey, it is now able to give back to the international community through programmes such as the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), under which officials from developing countries are offered training in areas which are beneficial to their countries. Singapore has actively contributed to improving global governance and strengthening institutions that are important to the management of global issues at the UN, IMF, World Bank, IMO, etc. The Singapore Government has also sent its soldiers and police officers to participate in UN's peace-keeping and peace-making operations.

This volume brings together 45 essays by Singaporeans who have made or are making important contributions to the work of the UN system. The reader will be able to learn about the UN as seen through the eyes of Singaporeans who have served as Ambassadors to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organization, or as professional staff in the various specialised agencies, programmes and funds that are part of the UN. We hope that the life stories and experiences shared by the essayists will remind readers that although Singapore is a very small country, we are a good global citizen and have tried to make this a better world.

 
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