The
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (
UN DESA) is part of the
United Nations Secretariat and is responsible for the follow-up to the major United Nations Summits and Conferences, as well as services to the
United Nations Economic and Social Council and the Second and Third Committees of the
United Nations General Assembly. UN DESA assists countries around the world in
agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges. It promotes and supports international cooperation to promote development for all. In providing a broad range of analytical products, policy advice, and technical assistance, UN DESA effectively translates global commitments in the economic, social and environmental spheres into national policies and actions and continues to play a key role in monitoring progress towards internationally agreed-upon development goals. It is also a member of the
United Nations Development Group.