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“I think U.N. organizations are important organizations. They exist for good reasons. And we also admit that there is room for us to improve the way we do business. The WHO will be a very positive and proactive partner in the overall U.N. reform, which is also important.” quote by Margaret Chan
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“I think U.N. organizations are important organizations. They exist for good reasons. And we also admit that there is room for us to improve the way we do business. The WHO will be a very positive and proactive partner in the overall U.N. reform, which is also important.”

Margaret Chan

About This Quote

Source Speech: WHO Director-General Address, 2015

UN agencies must improve operations and collaborate, with WHO playing a proactive role in reform.

In simple terms: UN needs better cooperation.

Key Takeaway

Support WHO’s proactive partnership.

Themes

global health collaboration reform

Mood

optimistic serious

Type

policy motivational

When to use this quote

  • policy development
  • inter‑agency coordination
  • health crisis response
  • capacity building

Key Concepts

International governance public health policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can WHO take to become more proactive?
  • How can member states encourage UN reform?
A Different Perspective

Political interests can hinder reform progress.

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