Restless Citizens
By (author) Udoh Elijah Udom
Publication date:
23 September 2010Length of book:
190 pagesPublisher
Hamilton BooksISBN-13: 9780761852247
Restless Citizens gives a unique insider's view of how the United Nations treats its employees. Written by Dr. Udoh E. Udom, a retired senior official in the World Health Organization, the book is a robustly critical but deeply informed view of all aspects of UN employment.
Excerpted from the foreword by David Antill, School of Law, University of Leicester - UK
Words: 60
Excerpted from the foreword by David Antill, School of Law, University of Leicester - UK
Words: 60
The world is full of restless citizens and Dr. Udom in this eminently readable book paints the picture of international civil servants at the end of the twentieth century. The picture is sometimes gloomy and often exhilarating. The UN is a product of ourworld and not surprisingly it replicates the characteristics of our world. I have had the privilege of observing the international civil service from the perspective of an academic in African universities and have had the privilege of working within the system for nearly twenty years, but most importantly to observe the actors for more than a decade since retirement. The world has significantly changed but one thing is clear that the UN and its staff are necessary to the maintenance of international peace even if it is relative. I would recommend everyone to read this book, especially prospective, active, and retired servants of the non-existent world government.