The UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) is the longest-standing and highest-level coordination forum of the United Nations system.
Under the chairmanship of the UN Secretary-General, CEB brings together the Executive Heads of 31 organizations of the UN system. The Board provides high-level system-wide strategic guidance, promotes coherent leadership, shared vision and enhanced cooperation, and considers forward-looking solutions in response to mandates stemming from the governing bodies of its member organizations. Meeting twice a year, the Executive Heads focus on inter-agency priorities and initiatives while ensuring that the independent mandates of organizations are maintained.
The work of the Board is supported by two high-level committees: The High-level Committee on Programmes (HLCP) and the High-level Committee on Management (HLCM). Under each Committee there are inter-agency mechanisms and networks to coordinate specific topics.
CEB closely cooperates with other inter-organizational bodies, including the International Civil Service Commission and the Joint Inspection Unit, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Group. In carrying out its work, CEB and its High-level Committees on Programmes and Management also engage with other UN system entities, coordination mechanisms and networks outside the purview of the CEB machinery.