Two governmental representatives from each of the five regional groups of the United Nations are elected by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

During ECOSOC sessions held on 10 May 2006, 30 July 2006, 15 December 2006, and 6 February 2007, and 25 April 2007, the following Member States were elected for terms beginning on 1 January 2007 and expiring on 31 December 2009: