http://www.unsg.org/wordpress UNSG.org provides news and commentary on the selection process of the next United Nations Secretary General, including information on potential candidates and governments' positions. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:23:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In The UN Secretariat: A Brief History, Thant Myint-U and Amy Scott (International Peace Academy) provide an engaging review of what could otherwise be an extraordinarily dry subject. Even for UN enthusiasts, a history of administrative and staffing concerns of the Secretaries-General could be a bit of a bore. But ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/189 Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro assumed office today as the third Deputy Secretary General. Her formal appointment marks the post's continued development and her performance will continue to shape its role within the constellation of global leadership posts.   Last month, I finished my graduate work on the Univeristy of Maryland with the completion of a ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/188 Kent J. Kille’s new work From Manager to Visionary: The Secretary-General of the United Nations is an insightful look at character and leadership among the seven past Secretaries-General of the United Nations. His study fills a critical gap in the existing literature by addressing the impact of each office holder’s leadership ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/187 A website about the new Deputy Secretary General was launched yesterday, but any connection between the site and Dr. Migiro is uncertain at best. Update, Jan 9: As suspected, the site is not authorized by Dr. Migiro or the UN. Brendan Varma, a spokesman for the UN, informed me that the UN Legal ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/186 Secretary General Ban today named the foreign minister of Tanzania, Dr. Asha-Rose Mtengeti Migiro, as his Deputy Secretary General. The announcement could be said to reflect the media's nickname for Ban - "the slippery eel" - in that Dr. Migiro's name escaped being included in any list of speculated candidates. Spokesperson Michèle Montas noted ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/185 Names of several women are beginning to emerge as possible candidates for Deputy UNSG. Ban has stated his intention to appoint a woman to the post, and most observers are certain that the candidate will hail from a developing country. To date, the following names have been suggested:  Fayza Mohamed Aboulnaga, Egypt's Minister for International Co-operation (source) Maria ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/184 Ban Ki Moon's took the oath of office with his left hand firmly placed on the UN Charter - a new practice which he himself provided for in instructions today. http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/183 Ban Ki Moon's swearing in on Thursday will be roughly the one-month mark since his arrival in New York to assume the post of UNSG.  (Watch the ceremony here.)  During this time, he has been meeting with UN officials and other key leaders on his priorities and on whom he will appoint to the several posts that will open up in ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/182 UNSG.org was created to provide a useful, comprehensive resource that makes the selection of the eighth UNSG more accessible and open to both close observers and the general public. The word from friends at several missions, non-governmental organizations and in the media would suggest that it has been not only informative but influential in that ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/181 Following the selection of Ban Ki Moon, I highlighted some remarks by some observers of the race and expectations for the UN under Ban's leadership. Much more was written however and only a lack of time has prevented me from highlighting them.  One particularly important topic which has been woefully under-examined was the ... http://www.unsg.org/wordpress/archives/179