The ESCAP Delegates Handbook (1983) serves as a comprehensive guide to the structure, functions, and operational procedures of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Designed primarily for delegates and government representatives, the handbook outlines the Commission’s mandate to promote economic and social development across the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation, policy coordination, and technical assistance. It details the roles of various legislative committees, the procedures for meetings and decision-making, and the responsibilities of the ESCAP Secretariat. The document also highlights ESCAP’s engagement with member states, associate members, non-governmental organizations, and intergovernmental bodies. It emphasizes ESCAP’s multi-sectoral approach, covering areas such as trade, industry, agriculture, population, social development, transport, and environmental management. Through its institutional framework and collaborative mechanisms, ESCAP contributes to the implementation of sustainable development goals by fostering inclusive growth, regional integration, and capacity building among its diverse member states.