Transnational Bodies

OECD Recommends Greater Attention to Governance of Neurotechnology Abuses

January 15, 2020

Officially recognizing the risk posed by neurotechnological alternations that can be used to manipulate human behavior or attitudes, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has recommended that governments, companies, and researchers pay greater attention to the governance of the possible misuse of neurotechnology.
Lipton: IMF Plays Important Role in Promoting Global Strategy Relating to Cybersecurity Threats

January 15, 2020

Writing in the International Monetary Fund blog, David Lipton describes four areas where the international community should supplement national efforts to counter cybersecurity threats: greater understanding of the risks; improved collaboration; consistent regulation; and crisis preparation and response protocols.
Lietz: Arctic Council and Germany Need Sustainable Approach to Arctic Development

December 31, 2019

In light of the increased accessibility to the Arctic region due to climate change, former EU MEP from Germany, Arne Lietz, describes how member states in the Arctic Council and Germany should cooperate for sustainable development of the region.
UNESCO and UNODC Publish Guide to Promote Rule of Law Through Education

November 22, 2019

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ("UNESCO") and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ("UNODC"), working in partnership, have developed a guide to assist policy-makers in developing policies and programs that promote the rule of law through education.
New Resolution Promoted Global Universal Health Coverage

October 23, 2019

In an action supported by the World Health Organization, The global Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has adopted a Resolution on achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, which calls on parliaments and parliamentarians to “take all possible measures to achieve UHC," and stresses the need for robust legal frameworks and the need to allocate adequate resources.
Jamestown Foundation: OSCE May "Democratize" Russia's Occupation in Eastern Ukraine

October 15, 2019

According to the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to hold local elections in Russian-controlled territory in Eastern Ukraine and accept the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's ("OSCE") monitoring and assessment of the democratic validity of the elections.
UNCTAD to Facilitate Redistribution of Digital Economy's Gains

September 06, 2019

Reflecting global efforts to re-distribute the rapidly expanding digital economy's gains, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its first-ever Digital Economy Report 2019 that maps the flow, data, and funds in the world's digital economy.
IMF Spurs Discussion of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies

September 06, 2019

To spur discussion of climate change mitigation strategies, the International Monetary Fund is suggesting fiscal tools, complemented by financial policy tools, such as financial regulation and financial governance, and policies to enhance financial infrastructure and markets, and by monetary policy.
OSCE Observer from Russia Who “Wished Death On Ukrainians” Leaves Ukraine

August 20, 2019

According to a UNIAN article, military experts believe many Russians who participate in the work of international organizations perform tasks for Russian special services.
OSCE Body Links SDGs, Climate with Security

July 26, 2019

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has adopted a Luxembourg Declaration that recommends countries advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their efforts to promote regional security.