Case Study: Global Governance Including the UN Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the purpose of international organisations in global governance?
To promote sustainable growth, stability, and development both economically and environmentally.
Which UN agency works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Does a ‘world government’ exist with jurisdiction over all nations?
No, the UN has an advisory role to foster cooperation, not exert authority.
What does the WTO regulate?
International trade rules and investment practices.
What does the WHO focus on?
International public health issues.
What is the role of NGOs in global governance?
To promote justice, equality, and environmental sustainability across the world.
How does the UNDP aim to achieve development?
- Leading MDGs and SDGs
- Operating in over 170 countries
- Supporting climate change and disaster risk reduction efforts.
What succeeded the Millennium Development Goals?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015.
What is the WTO’s role in trade inequities?
To liberalise trade and remove exploitative or protectionist policies.
Which body oversees global negotiations on greenhouse emissions?
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
What was the outcome of the 2015 Paris Climate Summit?
A legally binding deal to keep global temperature rise below 2°C with key features like:
- Voluntary emission cuts
- $100 billion annually from HICs
- Review mechanism every 5 years
- Loss-and-damage support for LICs.
How can global governance succeed across scales?
Through clear communication from global to local levels, often aided by NGOs.
What are the types of NGOs?
- Operational NGOs (e.g., Oxfam)
- Advocacy NGOs (e.g., Friends of the Earth)
What do operational NGOs do?
Provide frontline support services like healthcare and education.
What do advocacy NGOs do?
Campaign for causes and raise public awareness.
How do NGOs help democratise decision-making?
By lobbying governments and acting as a voice for the poor.
What are the aims of global governance institutions?
- Promote growth
- Ensure stability
- Enforce common laws and norms
Give an example of an institution promoting growth.
World Bank giving loans to LDCs.
How does the WHO promote social stability?
By combating epidemics like Ebola and COVID-19.
Why is it hard to enforce global governance rules?
- Countries sign up voluntarily
- Hard to impose sanctions (e.g., China’s South China Sea case in 2016)
How can global governance create inequality?
- Conditions on IMF/WB loans
- Political bias (e.g., ICC cases in Africa)
- G7 strengthening HICs’ power
When and why was the UN established?
In 1945, to create a peaceful and fair world.
What document sets out the UN’s governance principles?
The UN Charter.
How many countries are in the UN?
193 member countries.
