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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>World leaders will gather in New York next week for the UN General Assembly and Secretary-General Anto\u0301nio Guterres has framed the meeting as a critical opportunity for problem-solving, not point-scoring, against a backdrop of raging conflicts, climate crisis, and pressing need to reform the 80-year-old institution itself.<\/b><\/p>\n

In his opening remarks, Secretary-General Guterres set a sober tone for the week, which also marks the 80th anniversary of the UN\u2019s founding.<\/p>\n

He described an assembly convening in \u201cturbulent, even uncharted waters,\u201d citing widening geopolitical divides, escalating impunity for conflicts, and an overheating planet.<\/p>\n

With nearly 150 heads of state present, Guterres stressed that the gathering is an opportunity the international community cannot afford to miss.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are demanding answers and action,\u201d he stated, specifically calling for solutions for peace in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and a pathway to a two-state solution in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The UN80 initiative: streamlining for a new era<\/b><\/p>\n

Founded in 1945 with 51 members to maintain international peace and security, the UN now has 193 member states and a mission that has vastly expanded.<\/p>\n

To mark its anniversary, Guterres has launched the UN80 Initiative, a major reform effort aimed at ensuring the organization\u2019s relevance.<\/p>\n

Chaired by Guy Ryder, the initiative will assess the UN\u2019s effectiveness in an era where multilateralism is under unprecedented strain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an opportune moment to reflect on our effectiveness,\u201d Ryder stated, acknowledging the significant challenges facing the institution.<\/p>\n

Three tracks for transformation<\/b><\/p>\n

The UN80 reform will proceed on three parallel tracks.<\/p>\n

The first focuses on internal efficiency, seeking to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and optimize the UN\u2019s global footprint by relocating some functions to lower-cost duty stations.<\/p>\n

The second will involve a comprehensive review of the organization\u2019s countless mandate documents to eliminate outdated tasks and better prioritize its objectives.<\/p>\n

The third and most ambitious track will evaluate the potential need for structural changes and realignment across the entire UN System to create a nimbler, more impactful organization capable of meeting the urgent demands of the 21st century.<\/p>\n

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