Emphasis by United Nations Economic and Social Council
- UN Economic and Social Council stresses the need for national level coordination among government agencies.
- Coordination focuses on technical assistance, investment projects, economic, social, and human rights programs by the UN and its specialized agencies.
Priority and Prompt Attention Directive
- All government departments, bureaus, and agencies must prioritize and promptly attend to matters involving the Philippine Government’s participation in UN-related activities and other international organizations/conferences.
Department of Foreign Affairs as Central Communication Channel
- Department of Foreign Affairs designated as the main conduit for all government communication with the United Nations, its specialized agencies, subsidiary bodies, and other international organizations.
Inter-agency Coordination and Periodic Meetings
- Representatives from key government agencies and offices involved with international organizations shall meet regularly.
- These meetings chaired by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
- Participating entities include Departments of Justice, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Public Works and Communications, Education, Labor, National Defense, Health, Commerce and Industry, Social Welfare, various bureaus, the Presidential Economic Staff, National Economic Council, and others.
Functions of Inter-agency Meetings
- Review and formulate policies on programs and projects of the United Nations and other international organizations.
- Decide on priorities for implementing these programs and projects.
- Enhance inter-departmental coordination on international organization matters through continuous improvement measures.