New York.- For the first time since the establishment of the United Nations International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), the Dominican Republic has been elected as a member of this key UN body. The nation will be represented by José A. Blanco Conde, the Dominican ambassador to Canada and former Permanent Representative to the UN, marking a significant milestone in the country’s expanding role within the multilateral system.

Created by the UN General Assembly in 1974, the ICSC is an independent expert body responsible for setting global standards for efficiency, fairness, and professionalism within the international civil service. Its duties include defining salary structures, cost-of-living adjustments, duty station allowances, and human resource policies across the UN common system.

This election underscores the Dominican Republic’s growing leadership and credibility in international diplomacy, built through an active foreign policy centered on dialogue, cooperation, and democratic principles. The Commission consists of 15 members, appointed for four-year terms, who serve in their personal capacity and ensure equitable geographic representation and modern, transparent management within the UN system.