Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A United Nations commission: The Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) was a regional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Its primary concern was promoting the economic development of countries within Asia and the Far East.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East was established to foster regional economic cooperation.
  • Several development reports were published under the auspices of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East.

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: The commission's name reflects the geopolitical terminology of its founding era (1947). It was later renamed in 1974 to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to reflect a broader, updated mandate and geographical scope.
  • The work initiated by the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East continues today through ESCAP.

Variants and Related Words

• ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific): The successor organization to ECAFE.
  • ESCAP, which succeeded the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, now has 53 member states.
• ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council): The parent body under which ECAFE was established.
  • ECAFE was one of the five regional commissions operating under ECOSOC.

Synonyms

• Regional economic commission (for Asia): A general term describing its function and area of focus.
• UN development body (for Asia): A descriptive synonym highlighting its United Nations affiliation and developmental purpose.

Noun

1. the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of countries in Asia and the Far East