What is the name of the new initiative announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to improve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness within the United Nations?

The correct answer is UN80 Initiative.

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• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the ‘UN80 Initiative’ to improve efficiencies at the 80-year-old global organization.

Key Points

• The initiative focuses on identifying efficiency improvements within the UN’s operations.
• It aims to address the liquidity crisis and optimize resource utilization in an era of uncertainty.
• The initiative will review the implementation of all mandates assigned to the UN by member states.
• Antonio Guterres launched the initiative in New York as part of a broader effort to enhance the UN’s effectiveness.

Additional Information

• United Nations (UN)
  • Founded in 1945 after World War II.
  • Comprises 193 member states.
  • Headquartered in New York, USA.
• Antonio Guterres
  • Serves as the 9th Secretary-General of the UN since January 2017.
  • Previously served as the Prime Minister of Portugal (1995-2002).
• UN Mandates
  • UN programs and missions are mandated by member states to address global issues.
  • These mandates cover peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and global security.