Which organization implemented the Oil-for-Food program in Iraq?

Which organization implemented the Oil-for-Food program in Iraq?

• A. World Bank
• B. International Monetary Fund
• C. United Nations
• D. World Trade Organization

Answer: (C)

Oil-for-Food was run by the United Nations, established in 1995 under Security Council oversight to address humanitarian needs while Iraq remained under sanctions. The UN allowed Iraq to sell a limited amount of oil and use the proceeds to buy food, medicine, and other essentials, with the program administered and monitored by UN authorities. This setup is distinct from actions led by the World Bank, IMF, or World Trade Organization, which do not implement this kind of targeted humanitarian program.

Oil-for-Food was run by the United Nations, established in 1995 under Security Council oversight to address humanitarian needs while Iraq remained under sanctions. The UN allowed Iraq to sell a limited amount of oil and use the proceeds to buy food, medicine, and other essentials, with the program administered and monitored by UN authorities. This setup is distinct from actions led by the World Bank, IMF, or World Trade Organization, which do not implement this kind of targeted humanitarian program.