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International Institutions. Large and Powerful Organizations Make Policy Set the Rules Promote and Facilitate Globalization World Bank IMF World Trade Organization. International Criminal Court. Created in 2002 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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International Institutions
● Large and Powerful Organizations ● Make Policy● Set the Rules ● Promote and Facilitate Globalization
o World Banko IMFo World Trade Organization
International Criminal Court
● Created in 2002● Prosecutions of individuals accused of
genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity.
● Operates independently of UN● The United States does not submit our criminals
to the ICC● Maximum sentence – life imprisonment● Tried to Prosecute President Bush (This is why it
may be controversial)
Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
o Funded by Member Nationso LARGE organizationso EXAMPLES: UN, WTO, NATOo May be established for a specific purpose o May be UN Agencies
Unicef UN High Commission for Refugees17
Goal of UN IGOs
o Raise Awareness of Problemso Increase Local Capabilityo Train Local Personnelo Rarely Carry Out Programs on the
Ground
The World Bank
● Provides low interest loans to developing countries for education, agriculture and business projects.
● Goal is to promote “inclusive, sustainable growth.”
● “End Poverty”
International Monetary Fund
● Monitors/Stabilizes currency marketso Makes it different from (WTO or World Bank)
● Provides loans to developing countries to stabilize markets
● Goal is to “facilitate international trade, while promoting economic development.”
World Trade Organization● Establishes global rules of trade between
nations● Framework for trade policy:● Non-discrimination (all members treated
equally)● Binding enforceable commitments● Transparency● Not part of UN system● Predecessor was GATT (General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade)
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization 1949
● Intergovernmental Military Alliance ● Reflects Cold War divisions● Response to threat from Soviet Union
(Warsaw Pact countries)● Mutual defense if attacked by outside power
○ Afghanistan / NOT Iraq● Post Cold War: Intervention - Military
Training - Disaster Relief ○ Kosovo/Libya
The European Union 1993
● Union of 27 European States ○ Single market - 26% of global GDP○ Open borders (Travel and Trade Easier)○ Common environmental policy○ Common market○ Cooperation on security matters○ Reciprocity between court systems○ European Parliament & Court of Justice
The European Union 1993
● The Euro○ Common currency 1999○ 17 of 27 members and other non-
members (not UK)○ Central Banking System○ Currently; a strong currency pulled
down by economic problems from some member nations.
Non-Governmental Organizations
●Operate independently from government ●Some well known NGOs are
oThe Red CrossoHabitat For HumanityoAmnesty InternationaloDoctors Without Borders oCAREoOxfamoGreen PeaceoGrameen Bank
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)
● Other Roles○ Can provide relief following a
disaster○ Can call attention to polluters and
environmental issues ○ Can demand social justice and the
release of political prisoners.○ Can usually respond quickly
The Work of NGOs
● Social Justice● Humanitarian Aid● Economic
Development● Environmental
Preservation
What is the Advantage of NGOs?
o More Flexible o More Focusedo More Streamlinedo Work Directly With the People “on the
ground”o Can Be More Critical of Human Rights
Abuses
Economic Development
● Microfinance Projects○ A new approach to economic
development○ Small loans to needy individuals in
developing areas○ Goal is to promote entrepreneurship○ Popular on Internet sites○ Keeps money out of hands of corrupt
governments / officials
Economic Development
o KIVA Online Microfinance Projects Creates a positive image No starving babies Poor people who work hard to
support themselves KIVA Video
Economic Development
o Grameen Bank Founded by Muhammad
Yunus (won Nobel Peace Prize)
Grameen – “rural” in Bengali Microcredit – small loans to
poor people (esp. for women) Grameen Bank
KIVA Entrepreneur
Environmental Preservation
o Greenpeace Works to change attitudes and behaviors
regarding the environment Climate and energy (oil, nuclear) Promotes safe fishing & anti-whaling Sustainable agriculture (against toxic
fertilizers & use of Genetically Modified Organisms)
Video About Greenpeace
Funding for NGOs
●Foundations oGrants
●Donations oFundraisers
●Dues or memberships oSpecial interests (AARP)
●Bequests oTax advantages
Problems With Funding
o NGOs are not immune to fundraising and other financial scandals
o A scandal in one organization taints the entire field
o Fundraising for NGOs is a field in itself