« In addition, the criteria for NGOs to become associated with DPI include the following:

• that the NGO share the ideals of the UN Charter;
• operate solely on a not-for-profit basis;
• have a demonstrated interest in United Nations issues and a proven ability to reach large or specialized audiences, such as educators, media representatives, policy makers and the business community;
• have the commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes about UN activities by publishing newsletters, bulletins and pamphlets, organizing conferences, seminars and round tables; and enlisting the cooperation of the media. »

— UN / Official DPI letter : DPI/NGO of March 4, 2004 § 5-6.