One of the requirements of my exchange was to write a research paper - aka a mini thesis of sorts. Well, I'm home now. The thesis has been handed in and presented. Now I'll share the idea of my paper...
While participating in the EU-Canada Mobility project, I researched the need for increased civic-engagement with the United Nations.
My research revealed to me many of the current and on-going issues the organization faces, including a decline in a positive public opinion of the organization, stilted UN/Member state relations, the insufficient number of official languages and advancements in technology versus the digital divide. I found that these issues along with the ever-changing environment forces the UN to evolve to remain an effective and democratic global institution.
Through my internship with the headquarters in Vienna and extensive secondary research I was able to concluded that the best method the UN could implement to successfully adjust to its circumstance is effectively engaging its public. This method would allow the UN to benefit from the expertise of the people who live the day-to-day situations that the UN is trying to solve.
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Oh Melinda you are too smart!!! I got your letter. THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! It made my week. Can you email me your address though, so I may return the favor! Love you! Katie
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