“UN specialized agencies had a limited impact in Africa.” Discuss with reference to two agencies.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the role that United Nations specialized agencies played in 20th century Africa, with reference to two agencies. Results may extend beyond the timeframe but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may focus on the impact of both chosen agencies in the continent as a whole, or they may discuss their impact in two specific selected cases inside Africa, that may or may not be from the same region. Candidates may refer to the limited or relevant consequences of the actions developed by agencies such as UNESCO, related to World Heritage Sites and education; the FAO, created to fight hunger; the UNIDO, that promotes industrial development; the ILO, specialized in labour international rights, or the WHO, with its focus on health, among the most important. Other relevant factors may be addressed, for example, the refugees’ issue and the effects of UNHCR actions in the continent. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.