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Information: The specialized agencies are formed by intergovernmental agreement and brought into special relationships with the United Nations. Specialized agencies typically interface with the United Nations through consultation with the Economic and Social Council.
Specialized Agencies further on these related pages:
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Meteorological Organization (WMO): Coordinates global collection and exchange of weather data for public, private and commercial use. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.wmo.ch/
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Seeks to alleviate poverty and hunger by supporting sustainable agricultural development. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.fao.org/
Universal Postal Union (UPU) Universal Postal Union (UPU): Develops uniform policies and technical cooperation in international parcel delivery. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.upu.int/
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Promotes understanding and security through cooperative aviation regulation. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.icao.int/
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Forum for scientific and technical cooperation. Nuclear safety inspectorate. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.iaea.org/
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) International Telecommunication Union (ITU): Coordinates global telecommunications networks and services with the help of governments and the private sector. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.itu.int/
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Combats rural hunger and poverty in developing countries through low-interest loans and direct assistance. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.ifad.org/
International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Maritime Organization (IMO): Technical forum promotes standards to encourage safety and limit pollution on the world's waterways. (Specialized Agencies) http://www.imo.org/
Additional
Information: The specialized agencies are formed by intergovernmental agreement and brought into special relationships with the United Nations. Specialized agencies typically interface with the United Nations through consultation with the Economic and Social Council.
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