Multilateral governance is the process of establishing and regulating norms among sovereign states. The institutions of multilateral government represent the backbone of international cooperation, providing fora where world leaders may discuss current issues, where international law may be developed, and/or where states may coordinate joint operations.
Commonwealth
Organizations and information about the Commonwealth of Nations.
Associations,
Directories,
Military,
Royal Commonwealth Society,
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Development Banks
World Bank Group,
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Francophonie
Sites about the intergovernmental Agency of Francophonie, which develops programs of co-operation in the fields of education, culture, media, economy and good governance among its 50 state and government members.
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Group of Eight
The Group of Eight (G8) is an association of the major industrialized democracies. Prior to the admission of the Russian Federation in 1998, the organization was referred to as the Group of Seven (G7).
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International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) aims to support the international economy through the stablization of national currencies.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy.
Member Countries,
Missions and Delegations,
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Organization of the Islamic Conference
Regional
African Union,
Arab League,
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation,
Association of Southeast Asian Nations,
Commonwealth of Independent States,
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United Nations
The United Nations (UN) system was chartered by 51 states at the end of the Second World War as a forum for mediation of international disputes and cooperation in international problem-solving.
Agencies,
Economic and Social Council,
Education,
International Court of Justice,
Issues,
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World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is a forum where governments develop agreements on trade and tariffs and resolve trade disputes.
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