Reforming the United Nations

20 October 2008

Dr Bruce Jenks

 Graduate students from The Australian National University have greater access to show their skills on the world stage now The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and ANU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will give ANU graduate students the chance to apply directly for allocated internships with the UNDP - places fiercely contested by students worldwide. The MOU was signed today at the University by Professor Lawrence Cram, Acting Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the University and Dr Bruce Jenks, Assistant Secretary General of the UNDP and Director of the Bureau for Resources and Strategic Partnerships. Following the signing of the MOU, Dr Jenks spoke to graduate students, staff and alumni of the Graduate Studies in International Affairs on the subject of ‘Reforming the United Nations'.

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Sub-topics: International Law, Law, Justice & Law Enforcement, Policy & Political Science

Areas: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

Dr Bruce Jenks, Assistant Secretary General of the UNDP and Director of the Bureau for Resources and Strategic Partnerships