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This page contains links to directories, web sites, and guides to international organizations. GuidesInternational Agencies and Information on the Web
Another great page by Grace York mounted at the University of Michigan's Documents Center web site.
Union of International Associations
The most complete list of IGO sites on the Internet. Categorizes over 1,000 IGOs and NGOs. Also by subject group.
International Affairs Resources
Provided by the World Wide Web Virtual Library this site includes over 2200 annotated links in a wide range of international
affairs topics.
Selected International Government OrganizationsAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) forum was established to promote economic integration around the Pacific Rim and to sustain economic growth. APEC currently
has 21 members.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO Preparatory Commission) was established
on 19 November 1996 by a Resolution adopted by the Meeting of States Signatories at the United Nations in New York. 165 countries
are members of the CTBTO.
Europa
Web server offering information on the European Union's goals and policies.
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Organization of American States
April 30, 1948 - 21 countries of the hemisphere met in Bogotá, Colombia, to adopt the Charter of the Organization of American
States (OAS), which affirmed their commitment to common goals and respect for each nation’s sovereignty. Since then, the OAS
has expanded to include the nations of the Caribbean, as well as Canada.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Provides information about the OECD and it's activities, members, news releases (available full text), and publications.
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC is an international Organization of eleven developing countries which are heavily reliant on oil revenues as their main
source of income. Membership is open to any country which is a substantial net exporter of oil and which shares the ideals
of the Organization. The current Members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their
parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. Founded
in 1995 and created by the Uruguay Round negotiations, over 144 countries are members.
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