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Out of 195 countries in the world, only 81 are considered fully developed. This means the majority of nations globally have failed to achieve a high level of prosperity resulting in many of their citizens living in poverty. There are many factors that affect a country’s development. A nations geography is increasingly being seen as one of the most important ones. But how can a country’s geography impact it’s development? In fact, there are several ways… Geography Can Create Natural ... Read more
If you are a recent graduate and want to work at the United Nations, there are a number of jobs open to you. The UN has a range of graduate positions. These include internships and volunteer postings, as well as paid positions at home and abroad. We’ve put together this guide to provide graduates with information on the best UN jobs to apply for. If you’ve recently finished your studies, or are still at university, and thinking about a career ... Read more
Many people want to work for non-governmental organisations (NGO). NGOs are non-profit organisations that assist people in their communities, or overseas, that have been affected by disaster, conflict or live in poverty. Although many people are attracted to NGO work because they want a rewarding career, less fully understand both the good and bad sides of taking a job with an NGO. Here we break down some of the most commonly sighted pros and cons of doing NGO work… Positives ... Read more
The United Nations is the largest, and probably most important, international organisation in the world. Its mandate is it to improve cooperation between nations and work towards global peace and security. The UN is funded by contributions given by member states. But if the UN gets money from almost every country in the world, and it’s the biggest global organisations, does that mean it’s actually incredibly rich? The UN is not rich. Although the United Nations has a total annual ... Read more
Foreign aid is when richer countries give material, finances, resources or advice to developing countries. The objective of overseas aid is to help people in poorer countries escape poverty, as well as assist those affected by humanitarian crises. It also aims to help developing countries become stronger, better governed and improve their defences. To better understand foreign aid, let’s look at the main examples. We’ll also look at recent instances of how countries have used foreign aid and examples of ... Read more
There are only 32 developed countries in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The vast majority of people, 6.6 billion or 83% of the world’s population, live in a developing country. Developing countries are defined as being poorer nations, often with economies based on agriculture, that seek to become more advanced economically and socially. But if most of the world is developing and so few countries are developed, why should countries strive for prosperity? What is to ... Read more
Humanitarian crises affect millions of people each year. Conflicts, natural disasters, disease pandemics, extreme weather and human displacements all require urgent responses to save lives and alleviate suffering. But what kind of assistance do humanitarian organization’s provide? Let’s take a look at the main types of humanitarian aid. Food A first type of humanitarian aid is food. When people are impacted by conflicts, crises or disasters, often their access to food is limited. Humanitarian aid agencies distribute food to ensure ... Read more
The NGO sector has a wide range of management roles. These senior level jobs oversee projects at country, regional and HQ level. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring NGO programmes deliver results. Managers within NGOs oversee large teams and are responsible for many key decisions. If you’re interested in working for an NGO in a management role, we’ve put together this breakdown of some of the most common senior-level roles in the sector. We’ve also given details of what you ... Read more
The United Nations has 193 member states. Beginning with only 50 members at the time of its founding in 1945, the UN has expanded to include essentially every country in the world. But why? Why has almost every country in the world joined the United Nations? What motivates them to become members and what benefits do they receive? Below is our breakdown of the top reasons why countries join the United Nations… International Recognition The first reason why countries join ... Read more
