This article examines why some states emerging through decolonization are more actively contributing to international organizations (IOs) than others, focusing on their voluntary financial contributions to the United Nations System (UN). I argue that the birth legacies of states, particularly modes of decolonization, significantly influence their subsequent financial contributions to the UN. A regression analysis of 95 former colonies, mandates, and dependencies suggests that states with a negative legacy – derelict decolonization – provide larger financial contributions to the UN. This finding highlights the impact of colonial history on state behavior within IOs and suggests that former colonies may seek active participation in global governance, valuing international resources highly.

本文探讨了为什么一些通过非殖民化崛起的国家比其他国家更积极地为国际组织 （IO） 做出贡献，重点关注它们对联合国系统 （UN） 的自愿财政贡献。我认为，国家的诞生遗产，特别是非殖民化模式，对它们随后对联合国的财政贡献产生了重大影响。对 95 个前殖民地、托管地和属地的回归分析表明，具有负面遗产（废弃的非殖民化）的国家向联合国提供了更大的财政捐助。这一发现突出了殖民历史对 IO 内部国家行为的影响，并表明前殖民地可能会寻求积极参与全球治理，高度重视国际资源。