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The United Nations:Benefiting the U.S. Economy
The Better World Campaign (BWC), an initiative of the Better World Fund, works to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the
United Nations through outreach, communications, and advocacy. It encourages U.S. leadership to enhance the UN’s ability to carry out its invaluable
international work on behalf of peace, progress, freedom, and justice. In these efforts, BWC engages policy makers, the media, and the American
public to increase awareness of and support for the United Nations.
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036
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www.BetterWorldCampaign.org
• Capital Master PlanThe Capital Master Plan is a five-year project to renovate
UN headquarters in New York by updating building and fire
safety codes so that they comply with current standards
for security, energy efficiency, and accessibility. Con-
struction began in 2008 and U.S. companies have been
awarded 80 of the 82 contracts – a total investment of $1.7
billion in the U.S. economy over five years. As part of our
assessed dues, the U.S. will contribute $377 million to the
$1.95 billion total project budget. Consequently, for every
dollar the U.S. puts into the Capital Master Plan, it gets
back $4.50.
• UN Peacekeeping OperationsIn 2010, the U.S. received $188 million in procurement for UN
peacekeeping operations. This went to support 15 UN peace-
keeping missions, which currently have more than 120,000
troops and personnel deployed around the globe, making
it the second largest deployed military force in the world.
American companies are on the ground in places like Haiti,
Lebanon, South Sudan, and Liberia supporting these critical
peacekeeping missions by offering telecommunications lines,
information technology services, earthmoving machines, and
building materials.
• New York CityNew York City benefits greatly from the daily business of UN
headquarters; the UN is an “enormous economic enterprise”
whose revenues come from national governments around the
world, but are spent largely in New York. A past estimate put
New York City’s annual economic gain from having the UN
headquartered there at $3.3 billion. In addition, visitors at-
tending UN conferences held in New York infuse millions into
the City’s economy; the annual opening of the General As-
sembly session alone is comparable to a major international
convention or sporting event. Moreover, this type of annual
conference is not affected by economic recessions, so these
large expenditures will be made each year, which can be
especially beneficial in a down economy. Finally, New York
City benefits greatly from tourism - the UN hosts an average
of over 1 million visitors in New York every year, providing
business to local hotels and restaurants.
Examples of UN Specialized Agencies that Support American Interests
The UN helps U.S. businesses compete in the global market-place by establishing international standards and regulations in telecommunications, aviation, shipping, and postal services, which in turn create baselines that ensure security and efficiency in international commerce.
• International Telecommunications Union: The ITU supports radio communication by creating standardized systems for mobile and satellite communication, satellite navigation, and broadcast-ing around the globe. It is vital to U.S. businesses as it enables them to access cell phone coverage in the developing world.
• International Civil Aviation Organization: This UN agency enables safe air travel everywhere by setting global standards for navigation, communication, and airline safety. These standards map out airspace jurisdiction and establish “free range” airspace over oceans and seas. ICAO and the U.S. together set strict international regulations for limiting environmental degradation, standardizing biometric passports for all member states, and improving cross-border security. They also cooperate to conduct safety audits that monitor and enforce airline safety standards.
• International Maritime Organization: The IMO contributes to the U.S. business sector by setting safety standards for the international shipping industry and guidelines for preventing maritime pollution. Standards promulgated by IMO are central to the U.S. economy because 90 percent of all international trade is carried on ships.
• United Nations Universal Postal Union: The UPU sets regu-lations for international mail systems and promotes affordable basic postal services in all territories. By facilitating postal ser-vice across the globe, the UPU enables Americans to conduct business everywhere, from London to Timbuktu.
Procuring American Goods and ServicesIn 2010, the UN Secretariat bought $832 million in goods and services from American companies. In
fact, more than 3,500 U.S. headquartered companies – with locations as diverse as San Jose, CA;
Southfield, MI; Morrisville, NC; and Miami, FL – provide reliable goods and services that the UN utilizes
to advance its various missions.
The table below shows a sample of American companies – which include Ford, Caterpillar, and CISCO
– that contracted with the UN in 2010. These procurement contracts stem from the Capital Master Plan,
Secretariat operations, and field missions.
The UN Supports the U.S. Economy by Buying American Goods and Services
Sample of U.S. Vendors to the UN
U.S. Company Headquarters Procurement Amount Goods/Service
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Ford Motor Company (Global Fleet Sales Inc.)
Caterpillar
Terex Corporation
CISCO Systems Inc.
American Power Conversion
Helpern Architects
Fisher Asset Management LLC
Doosan Infracore America Corp.
Lenovo, Inc.
World Fuel Services Corporation
Whitestone, NY
Southfield, MI
Peoria, IL
Westport, CT
San Jose, CA
West Kensington, RI
New York, NY
Redwood City, CA
Suwanee, GA
Morrisville, NC
Miami, FL
$290,689,713
$115,989,202
$18,337,697
$13,975,768
$9,252,293
$9,196,344
$8,829,626
$7,500,000
$7,298,932
$4,937,058
$2,144,731
Construction management, infrastructure
Light trucks, vans, and buses, heavy duty utility vehicle
Engineering equipment
Mobile cranes
Equipment and accessories for connecting electronic data processing equipment in to networks
Un-interrupted power supply (UPS) equipment & high density cooling system
Construction administration phase, design development phase, construction documents
Investment management services
Industrial forklifts
Micro-computers, software packages, printing and plotting devices
Aviation fuel
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the groundbreaking ceremony of the United Nations Capital Master Plan (CMP)
For more than six decades, the United States’ engagement in the United Nations has clearly supported U.S. foreign policy goals. Less obvious is the fact that the U.S derives significant economic benefits from that engagement, through UN procurement of American goods and services and economic returns to local New York businesses. In fact, for every $1 invested by the United States in the United Nations Secretariat, our nation receives over $1.60 in return.
Breakdown of UN economic benefits to the U.S.:
While the U.S. contributes $2.478 billion to the UN Secretariat, we receive $4.12 billion in economic benefits from the UN. This means that for every dollar the U.S. pays, we receive more than $1.60 in return.
UN Secretariat economic benefits to the U.S. per year based on latest figures available:
UN Secretariat Procurement from U.S. in 2010: $832 million
Economic benefit to NYC: $3.3 billion
Estimated benefit to the U.S. in one year: $4.13 billion
U.S. Contributions to the UN Secretariat:
U.S. to UN Regular Budget in 2010: $516 million
U.S. to UN Peacekeeping in 2010: $1.887 billion
U.S. to the Capital Master Plan (as pledged in 2010): $75 million
Estimated U.S. contribution to the UN Secretariat: $2.478 billion
4.13 ÷ 2.478 = $1.66