Which organization is the United Nations agency responsible for education, culture and communication?

Which organization is the United Nations agency responsible for education, culture and communication?

• A. United Nations Development Programme
• B. United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization
• C. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
• D. United Nations Children’s Fund

Answer: (B)

This item tests which UN agency bundles education, culture and communication in its work. The organization is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Its mission covers education for all, the preservation and promotion of cultural diversity, and efforts around information and media development, which brings in the communication aspect. In practice, UNESCO supports literacy programs, curriculum development, and schools; protects and celebrates cultural heritage; and promotes access to information and media and freedom of expression. The other agencies focus on different areas—development, agriculture, or children’s welfare—so they don’t collectively match all three fields.

This item tests which UN agency bundles education, culture and communication in its work. The organization is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Its mission covers education for all, the preservation and promotion of cultural diversity, and efforts around information and media development, which brings in the communication aspect. In practice, UNESCO supports literacy programs, curriculum development, and schools; protects and celebrates cultural heritage; and promotes access to information and media and freedom of expression. The other agencies focus on different areas—development, agriculture, or children’s welfare—so they don’t collectively match all three fields.