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If you are no longer fluent in UN-ese, see the list of current 'main acronyms' and the 'A to Z full list' in the UN Editorial Manual.
"With a lexicon all its own, does a reliance on the alphabet soup pose challenges to transparency and inclusivity?"
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"The pervasive use of acronyms at the UN has broader implications for communication and accountability within the organisation. As these shorthand expressions proliferate, there is a tendency for discussions to become insular, catering primarily to those well-versed in UN lingo. To help its readers make sense of it all, the Associated Press even produced a list of essential acronyms for observers hoping to follow UN General Assembly meetings last year."
"With a lexicon all its own, does a reliance on the alphabet soup pose challenges to transparency and inclusivity?"
Click here for the article
Excerpt
"The pervasive use of acronyms at the UN has broader implications for communication and accountability within the organisation. As these shorthand expressions proliferate, there is a tendency for discussions to become insular, catering primarily to those well-versed in UN lingo. To help its readers make sense of it all, the Associated Press even produced a list of essential acronyms for observers hoping to follow UN General Assembly meetings last year."
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