Case made for top-down U.N. reforms in staff management
Overhauling the U.N. bureaucracy is a more urgent topic as the U.S. ratchets up pressure under the Trump administration.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked nation in Central Europe, known for its mountains, lakes, and highly developed economy. The country has a long-standing policy of armed neutrality, which has allowed it to host the headquarters of many international organizations, including the U.N. office in Geneva.
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