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Independent system-wide oversight for efficiency, effectiveness and coordination
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is the only independent external oversight body of the United Nations system mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and investigations system-wide.
Its mandate is to look at cross-cutting issues and to act as an agent for change across the United Nations system. JIU works to secure management and administrative efficiency and to promote greater coordination both between UN agencies and with other internal and external oversight bodies. For the past 60 years, the Unit has been dedicated to assisting the legislative bodies of numerous United Nations organizations in meeting their governance responsibilities. JIU provides support in the context of these agencies' oversight function regarding human, financial and other resources. In its reports and notes, the Unit identifies best practices, proposes benchmarks and facilitates information-sharing throughout the organizations of the UN system that have adopted its Statute.
The Unit operates with respect to the legislative organs and the secretariats of those specialized agencies and other international organizations, within the United Nations system, that have accepted its Statute. These entities are often referred to as the JIU participating organizations. JIU has a total of 28 participating organizations as of 2018 that play a crucial role in how the Unit functions.
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Review of the Ombudsman and Mediation function in the United Nations system organizations (expanded report)
Latest News Articles
Interview with former Inspector Wolfgang Münch
20 April 2026
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60
th
anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
The interview features insights from Mr. Wolfgang Münch, who served as a member of the Unit from 1996 to 2005. Drawing on his experience as an Inspector, he reflects on the Unit’s institutional culture, the evolution of system‑wide oversight, and the key developments that have shaped the JIU’s oversight role within the UN system. His reflections offer a candid and insightful look at the challenges, reforms and enduring principles that continue to guide the Unit as it marks its 60th anniversary.
UNESCO Executive Board Discusses JIU Review of Management and Administration in UNESCO
10 April 2026
Paris, 9 April 2026
:
The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), meeting in Special Committee during its 224th session, considered the report of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) entitled
Review of Management and Administration in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(JIU/REP/2026/1).
JIU single-entity Management and Administration Reviews
10 April 2026
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60
th
anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
1 of 3
next ›
JIU Participating Organizations
The Unit operates with respect to the legislative organs and the secretariats of those specialized agencies and other international organizations, within the United Nations system, that have accepted its Statute. These entities are often referred to as the JIU participating organizations (PO). JIU has a total of 28 participating organizations that play a crucial role in how the Unit functions.
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Skip to main content
Welcome to the United Nations
Language:
عربي
中文
English
Français
Русский
Español
Home
Independent system-wide oversight for efficiency, effectiveness and coordination
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is the only independent external oversight body of the United Nations system mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and investigations system-wide.
Its mandate is to look at cross-cutting issues and to act as an agent for change across the United Nations system. JIU works to secure management and administrative efficiency and to promote greater coordination both between UN agencies and with other internal and external oversight bodies. For the past 60 years, the Unit has been dedicated to assisting the legislative bodies of numerous United Nations organizations in meeting their governance responsibilities. JIU provides support in the context of these agencies' oversight function regarding human, financial and other resources. In its reports and notes, the Unit identifies best practices, proposes benchmarks and facilitates information-sharing throughout the organizations of the UN system that have adopted its Statute.
The Unit operates with respect to the legislative organs and the secretariats of those specialized agencies and other international organizations, within the United Nations system, that have accepted its Statute. These entities are often referred to as the JIU participating organizations. JIU has a total of 28 participating organizations as of 2018 that play a crucial role in how the Unit functions.
Recently Published
Review of management and administration in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Review of the Health Services in the United Nations system
Review of the Health Services in the United Nations system (expanded report)
Review of the Ombudsman and Mediation function in the United Nations system organizations
Review of the Ombudsman and Mediation function in the United Nations system organizations (expanded report)
Latest News Articles
Interview with former Inspector Wolfgang Münch
20 April 2026
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60
th
anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
The interview features insights from Mr. Wolfgang Münch, who served as a member of the Unit from 1996 to 2005. Drawing on his experience as an Inspector, he reflects on the Unit’s institutional culture, the evolution of system‑wide oversight, and the key developments that have shaped the JIU’s oversight role within the UN system. His reflections offer a candid and insightful look at the challenges, reforms and enduring principles that continue to guide the Unit as it marks its 60th anniversary.
UNESCO Executive Board Discusses JIU Review of Management and Administration in UNESCO
10 April 2026
Paris, 9 April 2026
:
The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), meeting in Special Committee during its 224th session, considered the report of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) entitled
Review of Management and Administration in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(JIU/REP/2026/1).
JIU single-entity Management and Administration Reviews
10 April 2026
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60
th
anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
1 of 3
next ›
JIU Participating Organizations
The Unit operates with respect to the legislative organs and the secretariats of those specialized agencies and other international organizations, within the United Nations system, that have accepted its Statute. These entities are often referred to as the JIU participating organizations (PO). JIU has a total of 28 participating organizations that play a crucial role in how the Unit functions.
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2
6
4
3
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