Question

    Which of the following international organization is

    headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya?
    A United Nations Environment Programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B United Nations Development Programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C World Food Programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    United Nations Environment Programme established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. United Nations Development Programme is the UN’s global development network, focusing on the challenges of democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, and HIV/AIDS. UNDP also coordinates national and international efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals aimed at poverty reduction. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is the United Nations body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development. World Food Programme aims to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. It is the world’s largest humanitarian agency. Each year, the programme assists some 80 million people in around 75 countries. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is the United Nations body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development.

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