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Applying for UN ECOSOC NGO Consultative Status

What are the requirements to determine eligibility for consultative status with ECOSOC?

What are the steps to apply for consultative status?

Steps

• STEP 1: Completing the registration profile of your NGO
• STEP 2: Submitting the online application
• STEP 3: Screening your application
• STEP 4: Reviewing of your application by the Committee on NGOs
• STEP 5: The Committee makes a recommendation
• STEP 6: Final decision by ECOSOC

Consultative status with ECOSOC provides an excellent opportunity for both NGOs and the United Nations to work closely towards a common global agenda. NGOs in consultative status are encouraged to participate in the ECOSOC activities and to cooperate with the United Nations’ bodies by attending meetings, conferences, or contributing with active participation.

This Learning Module describes the process of applying for ECOSOC Consultative Status, as well provides clear set of instructions on how to pursue and initiate such a process. 

What are the requirements to determine eligibility for consultative status with ECOSOC?

There are several requirements for NGOs which are reviewed to determine eligibility for consultative status with ECOSOC. Those requirements are:

• The work of the NGO must be relevant to the work of ECOSOC
• The NGO must have a transparent and democratic decision-making mechanism and a democratically adopted constitution
• The NGO must have an established headquarters, with an executive officer
• It must have been in existence and officially registered for at least 2 years in order to apply
• The NGO should have the authority to speak for its members
• The NGO should have a representative structure
• The NGO must have appropriate mechanisms for accountability
• Any financial contribution or other support, direct or indirect, must be openly declared to the Committee.

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