The Commission has forty-three Member States elected by the Economic and Social Council for a term of four years. Experts nominated by their respective governments should possess the necessary qualifications and professional or scientific knowledge.
The Commission has:
- Eleven members from African States
- Nine members from Asia-Pacific States
- Eight members from Latin American and Caribbean States
- Five members from Eastern European States
- Ten members from Western European and other States
At each session, the Commission elects a new Bureau (a Chairperson and four Vice-Chairpersons) for the next session. The Bureau assumes responsibilities for the forthcoming activities during the inter-sessional period.
Effective from 8 December 2021, the Council elected Israel as member of the Commission in a secret ballot for a term beginning on 8 December and expiring on 31 December 2024.
Membership
Region |
Country |
Term expires on 31 December |
Africa |
Botswana |
2022 |
Burundi |
2024 |
|
Cameroon |
2024 |
|
Egypt |
2022 |
|
Ethiopia |
2022 |
|
Gambia |
2024 |
|
Guinea |
2024 |
|
Kenya |
2022 |
|
Liberia |
2022 |
|
Madagascar |
2022 |
|
South Africa |
2024 |
|
Asia-Pacific |
China |
2022 |
Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
2022 |
|
Japan |
2024 |
|
Nepal |
2022 |
|
Oman |
2022 |
|
Philippines |
2024 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
2024 |
|
Thailand |
2022 |
|
Turkmenistan |
2024 |
|
Eastern Europe |
Belarus |
2024 |
Hungary |
2022 |
|
Latvia |
2022 |
|
Romania |
2022 |
|
Russian Federation |
2024 |
|
Latin America and Caribbean |
Brazil |
2024 |
Cuba |
2022 |
|
Dominican Republic |
2022 |
|
Ecuador |
2022 |
|
Guatemala |
2024 |
|
Panama |
2022 |
|
Paraguay |
2024 |
|
Peru |
2024 |
|
Western Europe and other States |
Austria |
2024 |
Belgium |
2022 |
|
Canada |
2022 |
|
Finland |
2024 |
|
Israel |
2024 |
|
Portugal |
2024 |
|
Switzerland |
2024 |
|
Turkey |
2022 |
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
2022 |
|
United States of America |
2022 |
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