Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations

The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations is a standing committee of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), established by the Council in 1946. It reports directly to ECOSOC, and the two reports of its annual regular session (usually at the end of January) and resumed session (in May) include draft resolutions or decisions on matters calling for action by the Council.

The Committee has 19 members who are elected on the basis of equitable geographical representation:

• 5 members from African States;
• 4 members from Asian States;
• 2 members from Eastern European States;
• 4 members from Latin American and Caribbean States; and
• 4 members from Western European and other States.