What is the publications programme?

The term “publications programme” refers to a body of works planned for publication by an author department over a year or a biennium, generally in response to legislative mandates or other requests by intergovernmental bodies or other expert bodies. All United Nations publications should be included in the publications programme. Substantive offices must therefore follow in detail the directions and policies that apply to this programme (ST/AI/189/Add.1/Rev.2).

Information and promotional material such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, posters, calendars, catalogues and press releases are not part of the publications programme. United Nations documents are also not part of a publications programme. Also excluded are internal issuances such as preparatory documents, working papers and conference room papers consisting of background and technical documentation for meetings and seminars.