international governmental organization
type of organization
Also known as: IGO
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international organizations
- In international organization
…between the more than 250 international governmental organizations (IGOs), which have been established by intergovernmental agreements and whose members are states, and the approximately 6,000 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), whose members are associations or individuals.
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nongovernmental organizations
- In nongovernmental organization
…and programs of governments and IGOs by observing or participating in the meetings at which norms, principles, treaties, and conventions are negotiated, disputes settled, and resources allocated. Although the UN’s members are states, Article 71 of the UN Charter authorizes the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to grant consultative status…
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