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An examination of developing relations between the UN & civil society focuses on UN-nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) presided over by the Economic & Social Council; NGO conferences; & NGO involvement in the UN system, the World Bank, & the World Trade Organization. The history of the relation between the UN & NGOs is traced to provide a context for understanding recent changes in the nature of NGO involvement, which have led to demands to change formal procedures regulating UN-NGO relations, especially those related to awarding consultative status. It is contended that the slow response to these demands stems from objections by many states to the policies & behavior of some NGOs. Examples of growing connections between NGOs & various UN groups are examined, along with the broader agendas & changing strategies of NGO conferences; the impact of globalization & new modes of communication on emerging UN-civil society relations; & the increasing involvement of grassroots organizations in UN activities. The implications of these developments for global governance are discussed. 2 Tables. J. Lindroth

Increasing involvement of local governments in global governance is a result of changes in the missions of both global and local government organizations.. For example, the UN System mission has extended inside the borders of states as a result of its Millennium Development Goals and its Mission to Protect; and local governments are now engaged in a movement to spread democratic local governments worldwide. For many years there have been global and global region organizations of local governments. Some local government organizations that cross state borders focus on specific issues such as peace, recycling and environment. Efforts are being made to coordinate these organizations through a World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC). There is now a UN Advisory Committee on Local Authorities. The First World Conference on City Diplomacy was held in June 2008. This paper provides an overview of these, and other, developments and examines their potential for future global governance. Adapted from the source document.