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Establishing the operating days and hours of the business registry depends on whether the registry is designed to allow direct electronic registration and information access by users or whether it requires their physical presence at an office of the registry. In the former case, electronic access should be available continuously except for brief periods to undertake scheduled maintenance; in the latter case, registry offices should operate during dependable and consistent hours that are compatible with the needs of potential registry users. In view of the importance of ensuring ease of access to the business registry for all users, the above criteria should be incorporated in the law of the enacting State or in administrative guidelines published by the registry, and the registry should ensure that its operating days and hours are widely publicized.

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people everywhere. In addition to setting out the various roles played by principle UN organs and related organizations, Basic Facts about the United Nations documents the Organization’s contributions to international peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, humanitarian action, international law and decolonization. Appendices contain current data on UN membership and peacekeeping operations, as well as contact information for UN information centres, services and offices. This latest edition, published in 2017, has been revised to take account of significant developments in the world and the Organization itself since 2014.