H,HR&I - LESSON 4 - IGOs Flashcards
What are the principles of an IGO
Privatisation
Deregulation
Free trade
What are some goals set up by IGOs
Millennium development goals
Sustainable development goals
What are some examples of IGOs
UNESCO
World bank
IMF
OECD
WTO
When was UNESCO set up, how many member countries does it have and what is its purpose
1945
195 member countries
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
To contribute to peace and security through education, science and culture to further universal respect for justice the rule of law and human rights as proclaimed in UN charter
When was the World bank set up, how many member countries does it have and what is its purpose
1944
189 member countries
Organised originally for post war reconstruction and development
Now committed to ending poverty, and is a vital source of financial and technical assistance developing countries worldwide
When was IMF set up, how many member countries does it have and what is its purpose
1948
190 member states
(International Monetary Fund)
Aims to foster monetary cooperation, financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic development
When was OECD set up, how many member countries does it have and what is its purpose
1960
34 member countries
(Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)
Promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world
When was WTO set up, how many member countries does it have and what is its purpose
1995
164 members
(World Trade Organisation)
Succeeded GATT (1948) and is the only global organisation that deals with trading between nations
How much did the IMF give to Greece between 2010 and 2015
$40 billion
Who has the largest share in policy making in the IMF
17% for the USA
(Japan 2nd biggest at 6.5%)
Where are the headquarters for the IMF
Washington DC
Who are the leaders of the IMF
Kristalina Georgieva and Gita Gopinath
Where are the headquarters for the WTO
Geneva, Switzerland
Who is the head of the WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
