Africa: Overview of 2005 World Summit outcomes and commitments

UN reform has been discussed practically since its inception in 1945. Initial suggested reforms focused on making amendments to the Charter itself. Since then, the debate has shifted to the organization of the relevant bodies. The current phase of the UN reform debate was initiated and supported by the Secretary General. In September 2005 governments came together to make some of these decisions. This 'Reform the UN' document highlights the main outcomes and commitments of the UN World Summit within the respective categories: development, peace and collective security, human rights and the rule of law, strengthening the UN.