The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947. It is one of five regional commissions of the United Nations. The others are the: •, •, •, •. UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes in Europe, North America and Asia.

However, all interested United Nations member States may participate in the work of UNECE. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities. UNECE's terms of reference have been defined by ECOSOC.

The Partners of the Vinest Network celebrate their Annual Assembly. Ajdovscina, in Vipava Valley (Slovenia), was the city chosen to celebrate the last meeting of the Annual Assembly between the partners of the European Vinest Network that promote the exchange of ideas between small productions wine areas in Europe with the objective to protect and improve the variety and singularity.

Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure of the Economic Commission for Europe ENG FRE RUS Fifth revised edition (2009). As a multilateral platform, UNECE facilitates greater economic integration and cooperation among its member countries and promotes sustainable development and economic prosperity through: • policy dialogue, • negotiation of international legal instruments, • development of regulations and norms, • exchange and application of best practices as well as economic and technical expertise, • technical cooperation for countries with economies in transition. UNECE contributes to enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations through the regional implementation of outcomes of global United Nations Conferences and Summits. It gives focus to the United Nations global mandates in the economic field, in cooperation with other global players and key stakeholders, notably the business community. UNECE also sets out norms, standards and conventions to facilitate international cooperation within and outside the region.