Tables and Charts on Financing of the UN Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies

Financing of the UN Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies

Beyond the UN proper, there are a number of related Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programmes. The UN Programmes and Funds, including UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR and the WFP are financed through voluntary contributions from member countries, and in some cases also from businesses through precarious "corporate partnerships." The UN Specialized Agencies, including the FAO, the ILO, UNESCO, and the WHO are funded through a mixture of assessments and voluntary contributions. The exceptions are the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which are funded and governed outside of the UN System. While many countries fail to pay their full assessments to the Specialized Agencies, the UN Programmes and Funds remain even more vulnerable as they rely entirely on voluntary contributions from a handful of donor countries. Some NGOs argue that these organizations must be funded at least partly through assessments. Additional funds could be raised through alternative sources such as global taxes.

Assessed Contributions to UN Specialized Agencies:

This table presents the assessments to 12 Specialized Agencies, including the FAO, the ILO, UNESCO, and the WHO.
Table 1971 - 2009

Assessed Contributions to the Regular Budgets of the UN and Specialized Agencies:

This table summarizes the assessed contributions to the UN regular budget and Specialized Agencies since 1971.
Table 1971 - 2009

Collection of Assessed Contributions to UN Specialized Agencies:

This table catalogues the percentage of the year's contributions received by 11 UN Specialized Agencies, including the FAO, the ILO, UNESCO, and the WHO.
Table 1971 - 2007

Expenditures of UN Specialized Agencies (Voluntarily-Financed Activities)

This table shows the expenditures of voluntary-contributed funds by 12 UN Specialized Agencies, including the FAO, the ILO, UNESCO, and the WHO.
Table 1971 - 2007

Expenditures of selected UN Programmes and Funds (Voluntary Financed Activities)

This table presents the expenditures of 8 UN Programmes and Funds, including UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the WFP. All organs are supported by voluntary contributions.
Table 1971 - 2007

Expenditures of UN Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies (Voluntary Financed Activities)

This table summarizes the expenditures of UN Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies from voluntary contributions.
Table 1971 - 2007

Net Disbursements of Concessional Flows by the United Nations System

This table presents the financial distribution in form of grants and soft loans to developing countries through UN Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies.

Table 1971-2007

Data on Individual Programmes and Funds

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Sources of Income: Table and Graph 1971 - 2007
Expenditures: Table 1971 - 2007
Top 10 Donors: Table 1974 - 2008

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Sources of Expenditure: Table and Graph 1971 - 2008

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Sources of Income: Table and Graph 1971 - 2007
Expenditures on Field Program Activities: Table 1971 - 2007
Top 10 Donors: Table 1974 - 2008

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

Income and Expenditures: Table 2000 - 2008
Top 10 Donors: Table 2001 - 2008

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Income and Expenditure: Table and Graph 1971 - 2007

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Income and Expenditure: Table 1971 - 2007
Top 10 Donors: Table 1974 - 2008

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

Sources of Income: Table and Graph 1971 - 2007
Expenditure: Table 1971 - 2007
Top 10 Donors: Table 1974 - 2008

United Nations University (UNU)

Income and Expenditure: 1975-2008
Development of the Endowment Fund: Tables 1975 - 2008

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Income and Expenditure: Table 1971 - 2008
Top 10 Donors: Table 1974 - 2008

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