The United Nations international multidisciplinary development advisory teams and the United Nations multinational operational center programmes

Abstract

The document discusses the United Nations International Multidisciplinary Development Advisory Teams (UNDATs) and the United Nations Multinational Operational Centers (MOCs) programs, established to assist developing countries in development planning, public administration, and management. The UNDATs, initially set up in the early 1970s, support and supplement the work of UN technical cooperation experts, focusing on multinational projects. Three UNDATs were established in Africa (Yaoundé, Niamey, and Lusaka), each serving specific regions and working closely with intergovernmental organizations. The document outlines their activities, including studies and projects in transport, agriculture, industry, and manpower development. It also mentions financial challenges and recommendations for the program's continuation, including the creation of new teams and their integration with the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).