UN Funding in Times of Crisis: A Study on Challenges and Strategic Responses to the Current Liquidity Shortage

Abstract

Since 2015, the UN has faced a severe liquidity crisis, which worsened until December 2023, when the organization reached a critical point with its reserve funds completely exhausted. Despite implementing cost-cutting measures and utilizing the reserves, these efforts have proven insufficient to address the financial crisis. Additional measures are required to ensure the UN can continue fulfilling its mandates. While numerous strategies have been discussed and proposed within the UN, many remain unimplemented. This situation highlights a research gap that asks for further investigation.