50 Years of Singapore and the United Nations
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations
| Author: | Tommy Koh, Li Lin Chang, Joanna Koh | ISBN: | 9789814713061 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company | Publication: | August 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WSPC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tommy Koh, Li Lin Chang, Joanna Koh |
| ISBN: | 9789814713061 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company |
| Publication: | August 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WSPC |
| Language: | English |
In 2015, Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its independence, and the United Nations (UN) the 70th anniversary of its founding. This book celebrates 50 years of a mutually beneficial relationship between Singapore and the UN.
In the early years of Singapore's independence, the UN system provided Singapore with many benefits which were helpful in Singapore's journey from the Third World to the First. As Singapore has made progress in its developmental journey, it is now able to give back to the international community through programmes such as the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), under which officials from developing countries are offered training in areas which are beneficial to their countries. Singapore has actively contributed to improving global governance and strengthening institutions that are important to the management of global issues at the UN, IMF, World Bank, IMO, etc. The Singapore Government has also sent its soldiers and police officers to participate in UN's peace-keeping and peace-making operations.
This volume brings together 45 essays by Singaporeans who have made or are making important contributions to the work of the UN system. The reader will be able to learn about the UN as seen through the eyes of Singaporeans who have served as Ambassadors to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organization, or as professional staff in the various specialised agencies, programmes and funds that are part of the UN. We hope that the life stories and experiences shared by the essayists will remind readers that although Singapore is a very small country, we are a good global citizen and have tried to make this a better world.
Contents:
- Foreword by PM Lee Hsien Loong
- Message by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
- Preface by Tommy Koh, Li Lin Chang and Joanna Koh
- Statement to the 20th Session of the General Assembly by S Rajaratnam
- Address to the UN 50th Anniversary Special Commemorative Meeting by Goh Chok Tong
- United Nations (New York)
- United Nations (Geneva) · WTO · GATT
- United Nations Specialised Agencies
- United Nations Peacekeeping
- United Nations Secretariat
Readership: Statesmen, policy-makers, diplomats, scholars and anyone who may be interested in Singapore and the United Nations, and international relations.
In 2015, Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its independence, and the United Nations (UN) the 70th anniversary of its founding. This book celebrates 50 years of a mutually beneficial relationship between Singapore and the UN.
In the early years of Singapore's independence, the UN system provided Singapore with many benefits which were helpful in Singapore's journey from the Third World to the First. As Singapore has made progress in its developmental journey, it is now able to give back to the international community through programmes such as the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), under which officials from developing countries are offered training in areas which are beneficial to their countries. Singapore has actively contributed to improving global governance and strengthening institutions that are important to the management of global issues at the UN, IMF, World Bank, IMO, etc. The Singapore Government has also sent its soldiers and police officers to participate in UN's peace-keeping and peace-making operations.
This volume brings together 45 essays by Singaporeans who have made or are making important contributions to the work of the UN system. The reader will be able to learn about the UN as seen through the eyes of Singaporeans who have served as Ambassadors to the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organization, or as professional staff in the various specialised agencies, programmes and funds that are part of the UN. We hope that the life stories and experiences shared by the essayists will remind readers that although Singapore is a very small country, we are a good global citizen and have tried to make this a better world.
Contents:
- Foreword by PM Lee Hsien Loong
- Message by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
- Preface by Tommy Koh, Li Lin Chang and Joanna Koh
- Statement to the 20th Session of the General Assembly by S Rajaratnam
- Address to the UN 50th Anniversary Special Commemorative Meeting by Goh Chok Tong
- United Nations (New York)
- United Nations (Geneva) · WTO · GATT
- United Nations Specialised Agencies
- United Nations Peacekeeping
- United Nations Secretariat
Readership: Statesmen, policy-makers, diplomats, scholars and anyone who may be interested in Singapore and the United Nations, and international relations.
