United Nations Commission for Social Development: Mandate and Functions

Category: International Organisations / Social Development

  • The Commission for Social Development (CSocD) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
  • It is responsible for advising the UN on social development policies.
  • Its work covers issues such as poverty eradication, employment, social integration and social protection.
  • It plays an important role in discussions concerning implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • The Commission meets annually at UN Headquarters in New York.

Key Pointer: CSocD → ECOSOC → Social development → Poverty, employment & social inclusion