CommunicationPublished on 26 May 2025

How the UN operates at Country-Level – A Practical Guide

For many – whether working with the United Nations, within it, or observing from the outside – the UN can feel vast and difficult to navigate. While often viewed as a single organization, it is, in fact, a complex system of specialized agencies, funds, and programmes, each with its own mandate, governance structure, and funding model. The newly published handbook "The UN at Country Level" offers a clear, practical guide to how the UN operates on the ground – providing valuable insights for anyone engaging with or seeking to better understand UN Operational System.