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• African Union
Formerly the Organization of African Unity.

• Agence de la Francophonie (ACCT
Mission of the agency is to bring together francophone countries for purposes of creating a worldwide dialogue.

• Arctic Council
Intergovernmental forum that addresses the common concerns and challenges faced by Arctic governments and people. Activities focus on environmental protection and sustainable development.

• ASCA 2001 National Conference
Held in Bunbury and Busselton, Western Australia, 30 September - 03 October.

• Australian Sister Cities Association Inc.
Official site. Fosters cultural exchange between nations.

• Baltic Sea States Support Group
Coordinates contacts between the Heads of Government in the Baltic region and serves as a focal point of information on official cooperation around the Baltic Sea.

• Belgian Presidency of the European Union
From July 1 to December 31, 2001.

• Canada and the Commonwealth
Seeks to enhance the knowledge of the Commonwealth, its institutions and peoples.

• Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)
Launched by IEA/OECD countries to foster international co-operation for accelerated development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies and practices for all activities and greenhouse gases.

• Committee of the Regions
Guardian of the principle of subsidiarity, countering unnecessarily remote, centralized decision-making.

• Commonwealth Disaster Management Agency
Aims to help improve the ability of Commonwealth small states to manage their economic resources in the face of natural disasters.

• Commonwealth Foundation, The
Intergovernmental grant-giving organization distributing funds to non-governmental organisations in Commonwealth countries.

• Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 200
Bringing together the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a voluntary association of governments and people of 54 independent countries.

• Commonwealth of Learning, The
To create and widen access to education and to improve its quality, utilizing distance education techniques and associated communications technologies to meet the particular requirements of member countries.

• Commonwealth, The
A voluntary association of sovereign states.

• Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Political interparliamentary body.

• Council of European Municipalities and Regions
Conseil des Communes et Regions d'Europe (CCRE).

• Creation of the OAU
Features the history of the Organization of African Unity and details from the life and career of Ato Ketema Yifru, Ethiopian Foreign Minister from 1961 to 1971.

• Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)
Promoting sustainable socio-economic development among member states Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

• EU Structural Funds
Provides grants for specified programmes.

• EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Operates training programmes for managers and organises in-company traineeships for students.

• Europa: The European Union On-Line
Official site of the European Union.

• European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance
History of the council, calendar, examples of good practice, and educational resources.

• European Institute, The
Provides information on European-American relations through its seminars, roundtables, conferences and publications.

• European Investment Bank (EIB)
Autonomous body set up to finance capital investment, furthering European integration by promoting EU economic policies.

• European Union at the United Nations
Offers EU policies and statements at the UN on issues such as development, peace and security, humanitarian assistance, trade, environment, and human rights.

• Foundation for Democracy in Africa
Works to integrate a culturally based program aimed at strengthening and enhancing the fundamental principles of democracy, freedom, and economic plurality in Africa.

• G8 Summit Online
Collaborative educational venture allows participants worldwide to watch and participate in a G8 online seminar which mirrors the official agenda of this year's Summit.

• GATT.org
Anti-WTO campaign site.

• Global Corruption Report 2001
First of a series of reports on the worldwide state of corruption. Available online.

• Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE International)
Founded by legislators from the European Union, Japan, the Russian Federation, and the United States to enhance international co-operation between parliamentarians on global environmental issues.

• Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat
Established to facilitate the involvement of the Inuit, the Saami, the Aleut, and other indigenous peoples in the work of the Arctic Council.

• Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI)
Devoted to the promotion of integral development in the Americas. Program areas include sustainable development, poverty, discrimination, and more.

• Inter-American Defense Board
Multilateral military organization.

• Inter-American Defense Board
International organization that is part of the OAS, composed of the Council of Delegates and the Inter-American Defense College.

• Inter-American Dialogue, The
Center for policy analysis, communication, and exchange on Western Hemisphere affairs.

• Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission
Promotes and facilitates multilateral cooperation in the control of drug trafficking, production, and use.

• Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Specialized agency of the Organization of American States. Site includes IICA reports, newsletter, links, and information on internship/exchange opportunities.

• Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL)
Works with governments and the private sector in the Americas to promote telecommunications as a pole of development.

• International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)
Global non-governmental organization which represents a wide range of national and international member organizations that seek to advance social welfare, social justice and social development.

• International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA)
Represents over 100 companies, and includes a women's and a children's division.

• International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World's largest multilateral source of finance for private sector projects in developing countries.

• International Joint Commission
established in 1909 to assist the U.S. and Canada in decisions regarding the lakes and waterways that lie along and between the two countries.

• International Parliament for Safety and Peace
Outlines the history and purpose in many languages.

• IPAnet
Online data source for international investors, providing information on investment leads and business and market conditions.

• Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
Non-partisan, nonprofit educational organization addressing the security requirements of the U.S. and Israel and the cooperative strategic relationship between them.

• Metropolis - World Association of the Major Metropolises
Network of more than 65 metropolises and capital cities of the world. International forum for effective dialogue and cooperation on all aspects of urban management and development.

• MS-Nepal: Danish Association for International Cooperation
Working to promote understanding and solidarity between people across national borders by means of development assistance, youth exchange, development education, and advocacy work.

• Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Facilitates investment in developing countries through the provision of investment guarantees against the risks of currency transfer, expropriation, and war and civil disturbance.

• National Endowment for Democracy
A private, nonprofit, grant-making organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.

• Non-Aligned Movement 2003 (NAM)
Contains speeches, papers presented, declaration, news, and a list of NAM members.

• Organization of American States (OAS)
World's oldest regional organization; it is the principal forum in the hemisphere for dialogue on political, economic, and social issues.

• Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC)
Created to assist member cities adapt and improve their management methods in relation to the specific requirements of having a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Paul's MFO Page
Features information about the Multinational Force and Observers. Includes a member forum, information about the Middle East, links, and more.

• Rapid Response
From the World Bank Group, the unit provides advice on privatization, private provision of public services, corporate governance, and investment climate in developing countries.

• Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada
Seeks to promote understanding among the peoples of the 54 Commonwealth countries, through regional branches and educational activities.

• Royal Commonwealth Society, The
Promoting the Commonwealth through meetings and events.

• Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Implements programs that benefit 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

• Sister Cities International
National office for the Sister Cities program, building community partnerships world-wide.

• Sommet Kananaskis Summit
Official site for the 2002 G8 summit taking place in June.

• Sovereignty International
Exists to promote the belief that best government is empowered only by the consent of those who are governed.

• Spanish Presidency of the European Union
From January 1 to June 30, 2002.

• Summit of the Americas Information Network
Consultation mechanism of Heads of State and governments of the Western Hemisphere through which solutions to common and shared problems are sought.

• Trade Observatory
Extensive coverage of World Trade Organization issues; featuring multimedia, documents, events, and news. Home of WTO Watch.

• Transparency International
Nonprofit, non-governmental organization working to counter corrupt international business and government practices. Extensive data and research available online.

• Transparency International Bangladesh
Concerned with issues of good governance and corruption.

• Trust for the Americas
Foundation within the Organization of the American States (OAS) that fosters responsible investment and development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• United States Mission to the European Union
Contains official U.S. Government information on relations between the U.S. and the E.U.

• Web Directory: Union of International Associations (UIA)
Resource for learning more about intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

• Western European Union (WEU)
Working towards a common European security and defence policy.

• Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Assists in building and strengthening pluralist democratic institutions globally.

• Whirled Bank
Critical parody site: "Our dream is a world full of poverty.

• World Bank Group
Source of development assistance for developing nations. Comprises the Int'l Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Int'l Development Association, the Int'l Finance Corp, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and the Int'l Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes.

• World Bank in Indonesia
Information on activities, projects, country data, publications, news, and more.

• World Bank in Kazakhstan
Provides updated information on current activities.

• World Bank in Lithuania
Provides information on current news and activities.

• World Bank in Russia
Features information on activities, projects, partners, and publications.

• World Bunk, The
Criticism and analysis of World Bank policies combining satire with current information.

• World Customs Organization (WCO)
Independent, inter-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations.

• World Trade Organization (WTO)
Regulates trade and tariffs worldwide. Formed as successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

• WTOAction.Org
Coalition of groups supporting initiative, promoting grass-roots activism, and providing research on the effects of the WTO.

• Yes Men, The
Anti-WTO campaigners responsible for an elaborate Internet hoax that claimed the WTO was being disbanded.

• Young Commonwealth
A guide to the international organisation for kids.

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