“Yes, reform funding to ensure independence”
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The United Nations relies heavily on assessed and voluntary contributions from member states, with the US, China, and other major powers providing disproportionate funding. This financial dependence creates structural imbalances: wealthy nations wield outsized influence over UN priorities, while the organization struggles when major donors withhold payments for political reasons. Reform proposals aim to diversify funding sources and reduce this leverage, though they face resistance from powerful states benefiting from the current system.