ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues, and for formulating policy recommendations addressed to Member States and the United Nations system. “ECOSOC is also the electoral organ of the INCB and may provide a forum for the discussion by parties and the Board of the application of certain provisions of the Convention.” ⁽¹⁾ The members of ECOSOC are representatives of national governments. http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/