International Organizations

2 Types: Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO’s)- normally refers to organizations that are neither a part of a government nor conventional for-profit businesses. Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, foundations or businesses.

Examples of NGO’s Amnesty International American Bar Association Habitat for Humanity International Women’s Rights Action Watch Heifer International

2 Types: International Governmental Organization (IGO’s)-is an organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations. IGOs are established by treaty or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group

Examples of IGO’s United Nations World Bank European Union NAFTA (North America Fair Trade Argreement) NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) WTO (World Trade Organization)