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Dr Ronny Patz
UN financing expert and author of Managing Money and Discord in the UN, specialising in UN budgets, funding mechanisms and organisational financial pressures.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 30min
Development Futures: United Nations’ reform and relevance
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Ryan Neelam, a former Australian diplomat and director at the Lowy Institute, and Dr. Ronny Patz, an expert in UN financing, dive deep into the pressing issues facing the United Nations. They tackle the UN's financial crisis, forecasting potential bankruptcy by 2026 and increased staff cuts. The discussion also highlights China's growing influence in the UN and debates about global leadership dynamics between the US and China. Ultimately, they weigh in on the effectiveness of the UN80 reforms amid rising tensions and the pressing need for representation from the Global South.
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