Turning Points: Defining Moments for the International Civil Service at the United Nations/a>
This paper by Alanna O’Malley explores how certain turning points since 1945 have influenced, both directly and indirectly, the development of the international civil service.
Without Fear or Favour?/a>
In this paper, Kate Gilmore talks about a set of dynamics that across the UN can contribute to a climate of fear, where there should be confidence.
On Leadership: The Art of Creating Public Value in the United Nations/a>
In this paper, Bruce Jenks looks at what leadership means in the highly complex environment in which the United Nations operates.
From the League of Nations to the United Nations: Milestones for the International Civil Service/a>
In this piece, Karen Gram-Skjoldager charts six crucial milestones in the early history of the International Civil Service and argues its fundamental cornerstones were internationality, independence, and loyalty.
Restoring the Values and Spirit of the International Civil Service/a>
In this paper Mona Ali Khalil explains why the UN must undertake three crucial actions regarding respect for the law and the truth: redefining impartiality, upholding integrity and protecting independence.
Courage and Integrity in UN Leadership/a>
In this piece Fabrizio Hochschild argues that moral courage, as revealed by Dag Hammarskjöld both in his words and deeds, is essential in upholding the principles and norms of the UN.