What is another word for Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East?
Pronunciation: [ˌiːkənˈɒmɪk kəmˈɪʃən fɔːɹ ˈe͡ɪʃə and ðə fˈɑːɹ ˈiːst] (IPA) 
The Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) was a United Nations organization that operated from 1947 to 1974. Today, the ECAFE is more commonly known as the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which was established in 1974 to continue the work of the ECAFE. Other synonyms for the ECAFE might include the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the World Health Organization. These organizations all work to promote economic development, social progress, and human rights in the Asia-Pacific region, building upon the foundational work of the ECAFE.
