International Geneva Yearbook 1988

Ludwik Dembinski Richard O'Regan Editor Chairman, Editorial Committee The present volume is a complete revision of International Geneva 1985 which was published on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the United Na tions and which was generally received as a useful and informative contribution to the essential reference works on Geneva. Geneva, although a relatively small city with no more than 350,000 inhabi tants, probably has a higher concentration of international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, than any other location in the world. There is a hectic international life with an unceasing round of conferences, meetings and negotiations on virtually the entire spectrum of human activity and most fields of international co-operation. The aim of the present publication is to provide all those directly involved or interested in international activities and international organizations with an up to-date guide that can help them find their way through the labyrinth of interna tional institutions and issues.

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One: Articles and Opinion.- The Process of Reform in the United Nations A Case Study on Planning, Budgeting and Evaluation.- The United Nations Convention against Torture.- The Codification of Diplomatic Law by the International Law Commission.- Expanding Exports from Developing Countries.- Rejuvenating the Trading System.- The Structural Reform of the ILO: Rationale and Parameters.- Suspension of the Government Delegation of the Republic of South Africa at the Twenty-Fifth International Conference of the Red Cross -Different Perceptions of the Same Event.- Privileges and Immunities of Members of Permanent Missions in Geneva and of International Officials in Switzerland.- Geneva A Major Financial Centre.- Open Diplomacy and the Publication of Treaties.- The Non-Governmental Approach to International Relief.- Two: Institutional Guide.- 1. The United Nations System.- 2. Other Intergovernmental Organizations.- 3. Organizations with Special Status.- 4. Nongovernmental Organizations.- 5. Research and Educational Institutions.- 6. Permanent Missions with the United Nations Office and with Specialized Agencies in Geneva.- 7. Multinational Companies.- Index of International Institutions.