Fewer Nordic top UN jobs. Swedes still dominate

News September 17, 2009

Sweden had a net loss of two top positions in the United Nations over the last two years, but still has by any comparison the largest number of key UN jobs among the Nordics. Denmark, which has the weakest performance among the Nordics, has increased its number of top posts from two to three.

In the past two years there has been a slight overall reduction in the number of Nordic officials working in prominent positions in the UN System, Development Today’s overview shows.

Inga Britt-Ahlenius, Under Secretary General for UN Internal Oversight Services.

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