LME 448 Donna Engel

(What is Peacekeeping, n.d.)

Genius Project: Support of UN Peacekeepers

Donna F. Engel LME 448-702 Technology Applications in Education Dr. Sam Northern

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How the contribution to the United Nations is calculated for Member Countries.

The United States is currently in arrears on its yearly contribution to the United Nations.

(UN Scales of Assessment: Explaining the UN Budget Formula in 9 Questions, 2021)

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(U.S. Financial Contributions to the UN, n.d.)

Target 2: STRENGTHEN THE PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Target 1: DEVELOP EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT INSTITUTIONS

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**MindMap created using Coggle by Donna Engel regarding the current UN Missions**

Global Aspect of the Problem

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(United Nations, 2018)

(Dormino, 2017)

Over 4,000 Peacekeepers have died.

70 Active Missions

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(Largest Troop Contributor to UN Peacekeeping 2023, n.d.)

$1,428 per troop is sent to the home country every month.

Top 10 Member Countries that volunteer troops for Peacekeeping missions.

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(Eaglen, 2022)

US Armed Forces levels have dropped significantly since the 1980's.

National Aspect of the Problem

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(Engel Google form responses)

(Edelman, 2022)

The results of a poll conducted locally with over 50% reporting Somewhat Unfavorable or No Opinion.

The United States, along with Russia, Japan, Argentina, Spain, and South Africa have trust issues with the United Nations.

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(Jones, 2023)

(Engel Google form responses)

Almost 50% of Americans polled, both nationally and locally, believe that the U.S. should play a Major Role in world affairs, but not a Leading Role.

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(Spotlight on Bowling Green: International Liaison - Official Municipal Website, n.d.)

15% of the population of Warren County is foreign born.

Local Aspect of the Problem

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(UN Charter - “We the Peoples” - Reading of UN Charter Preamble | United Nations, n.d.)

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An eye-catching representation of the 193 nations.

Public Service Announcement and responses from the accompanying google form.

Definitely the “punch” (a word used by a respondent) of the video.

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A Call to Action The people of the world must educate themselves on the missions and programs of the United Nations.

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Questions?

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