The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947 by ECOSOC. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. The others are the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). Its major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. To do so, UNECE brings together 56 countries located in the European Union, non-EU Western and Eastern Europe, South-East Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and North America. All these countries dialogue and cooperate under the aegis of the UNECE on economic and sectoral issues. To this end, it provides analysis, policy advice and assistance to governments, it gives focus to the United Nations global mandates in the economic field, in cooperation with other global players and key stakeholders, notably the business community. The UNECE also sets out norms, standards and conventions to facilitate international cooperation within and outside the region. The area of expertise of the UNECE covers such sectors as: economic cooperation and integration, energy, environment, housing and land management, gender, population, statistics, timber, trade, and transport. UNECE has 56 member States. However, all interested UN member States may participate in its work. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities.
View Top Employees from United Nations Economic Commission for EuropeWebsite | http://www.unece.org/ |
Employees | 451 (311 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1947 |
Phone | +41 22 917 12 04 |
Fax | +41 22 917 00 40 |
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Industry | International Trade and Development, Government, Non Profit |
Web Rank | 83608 |
Web Visits | 579060 |
Keywords | Timber, Trade, Environment, Gender Equality, Transport, Statistics, Energy |
Competitors | Public Health Institute, UNCTAD, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, United Nations Volunteers, Universal Postal Union |
SIC | SIC Code 97 Companies, SIC Code 972 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 9281 Companies, NAICS Code 92 Companies, NAICS Code 928 Companies |
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311 people are employed at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
The NAICS codes for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe are [9281, 92, 928].
The SIC codes for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe are [97, 972].