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United Nations: Analysis of Selected Media Products Shows Half Oppose Key U.S. Interests

NSIAD-86-98 Published: Apr 18, 1986. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO analyzed United Nations (UN) Department of Public Information (DPI) materials to determine whether they: (1) supported or opposed political positions taken by the United States; and (2) fairly and objectively discussed the United States and its policies on apartheid disarmament, new world information and communication structures, and Palestine.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of State The Secretary of State should develop a review process to better monitor selected UN public information materials.
Closed – Implemented
State established a review process for selected UN media products. An accomplishment report related to reduced U.S. funding for UN public information will be prepared pending final passage of a State appropriation bill.

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