You can look at excerpts of presentations of the Secretary General related to the above topic, refer to associated documents, or join the discussion group on "UN Financing."
50th anniversary S-G address
The objective of the High level Open ended Working Group on the Financial Situation of the Organization, which was established by the General Assembly and began meeting in January 1995, is to bring about constructive and positive changes to provide the Organization with a long sought-after solid financial base.
Press Release SG/SM/5892 GA/9050 "Secretary-General calls for 1996 special assembly session on UN finances in statement to High-level Group on UN financial situation."
The key to progress at this point is action on the financial crisis. As long as it remains unresolved, all other efforts to cut back, reform or restructure cannot possibly succeed, and the fate of the Organization itself is in danger.
