(IGOs) Intergovernmental Organizations

IGOs are organizations composed of sovereign states (member countries), established by a treaty or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group.


  1. United Nations (UN)

  • Mission: International peace & security, human rights, social & economic development.


  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Mission: International public health.


  1. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  • Mission: Global financial stability, monetary cooperation, & economic growth.


  1. World Bank Group

  • Mission: Economic development & poverty reduction.


  1. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Mission: Collective defense & security.


  1. European Union (EU)

  • Mission: Political & economic integration of European countries.


  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  • Mission: Regulation of international trade.


  1. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

  • Mission: Coordination of petroleum policies among member countries.


  1. African Union (AU)

  • Mission: Regional integration and socio-economic development in Africa.


  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

  • Mission: Regional stability, economic growth, & social progress in Southeast Asia.


  1. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

  • Mission: Economic policy coordination and development.


  1. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

  • Mission: Promote peaceful use of nuclear energy & prevent its use for military purposes.


  1. Arab League

  • Mission: Regional development and development among Arab countries.


  1. Organization of American States (OAS)

  • Mission: Promotes democracy and cooperation among American states.


  1. International Criminal Court (ICC)

  • Mission: Prosecutes individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, & war crimes.