THE UN AND THE THIRD-WORLD

The article discusses the UN activity in the economic and social field . There is an obvious need for a strengthening of the organisation, as well as for profound reforms. The author argues that the only point o f departure for such a process is a wider understanding of the interre lation of peace-oriented work, humanitarian action and long-term devel opment. The article presents some of the forwarded reform proposals fo r a more efficient and comprehensive development policy. Norway and th e other Nordic countries have a long-standing commitment to this task, and several of the recommendations from the Nordic UN Project have al ready been implemented in the UN system.