I used to say that the UN was at least effective in humintarian aid. I said that until the rise of the internet and could read stories about how horribly botched most UN relief efforts are. It is a massive, self-aggrandising organisation that constantly hungers for cash. The difference between prostitues and the UN is that prostitues are honest about what they do.
Really? I at one time agreed about their humanitarian efforts but haven't given it much thought. After reading what you wrote there I think I'm being more skeptical now. I know the oil-for-food scandal is a prime example of how corrupt they can be.