Specialized Agencies

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Combats rural hunger and poverty in developing countries through low-interest loans and direct assistance. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)- Forum for scientific and technical cooperation. Nuclear safety inspectorate. International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Maritime Organization (IMO)- Technical forum promotes standards to encourage safety and limit pollution on the world's waterways. Universal Postal Union (UPU) Universal Postal Union (UPU)- Develops uniform policies and technical cooperation in international parcel delivery. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)- Coordinates global telecommunications networks and services with the help of governments and the private sector. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)- Promotes understanding and security through cooperative aviation regulation. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)- Coordinates global collection and exchange of weather data for public, private and commercial use. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)- Seeks to alleviate poverty and hunger by supporting sustainable agricultural development.