Origins, structure, functions, and funding of the UN development system -- UN contributions to development thinking -- UN goal-setting -- Making the UN fit for purpose -- The future (of the) UN development system -- Annex I: Principal UN goals and targets, 1960-2015 -- Annex II. Principal UN...

he record of aid to fragile and poorly-performing states is the real test of aid effectiveness. Rich countries can justify aid to fragile states both through altruism and self-interest. But, with some exceptions, donors have appeared at the wrong times and with the wrong attitudes, even...

"Based on extensive original research that has critically examined the role and functions of the organizations of the UN development system, this book seeks to capture in a single volume a comprehensive review of the UN's performance and prospects for development. The contributors each offer...

1. UN roles and principles governing multilateral assistance / bjørn Skogmo -- 2. Evolution of the UN development system / Craig N. Murphy -- 3. Drivers of change for the UN's future role / Richard O'Brien -- 4. Funding the UN system / Silke Weinlich -- 5. Evaluating the UN development system /...