International Decision Making and IGOs

Question 1

What is the aim of the world bank?

Answer 1

They aim to increase financial development, focusing on humanitarian emergencies

Question 2

Description of the IMF?

Answer 2

Founded to stabilise global currencies after the 1930s depression. A fund is created to be used as loans for countries in debt

Question 3

What is the aim of the WTO?

Answer 3

They aim to free up global trade and reduce barriers

Question 4

Description of the WEF?

Answer 4

Promotes public-private cooperation with aim of improving state of world by bringing groups together

Question 5

What is the influence of the world bank on the global economy?

Answer 5

Projects aimed at eliminating poverty and implement sustainable goals

Question 6

What is the influence of the IMF on the global economy?

Answer 6

stabilises global economy by having rich countries help those in heavy debt

Question 7

What is the influence of the WTO on the global eocnomy?

Answer 7

allows countries to develop with increased trade links

Question 8

What is the influence of the WEF on the global economy?

Answer 8

discusses issus such as corruption and economic systems. encourages governments to promote global links

Question 9

Impacts of the world bank for superpowers? (2)

Answer 9

1. as of 2016, USA controlled 16.5% of the world banks votes

2. 47% of votes lie with 8 largest contributers

Question 10

Imact of the IMF for superpowers?

Answer 10

Voting proportion based on contribution so wealthier countries have larger influences

Question 11

Impacts of the WTO for superpowers?

Answer 11

Frees up capital and labour movement for superpowers

Question 12

Impacts of the WEF for superpowers? (2)

Answer 12

1. TNCs gain favourable government policies

2. Networking leaders

Question 13

What is the primary responsibility of the UN security council?

Answer 13

maintainence of peace and stability

Question 14

How many members does the UN security council have?

Answer 14

15 members (with China, Russia, UK, USA and France being permanent members)

Question 15

What does the UN security council do?

Answer 15

Recommends the secretary general and admission of new UN members. It can authorise direct action to resolve a conflict

Question 16

What does the International court of justice do?

Answer 16

resolves legal questions and disputes brought by UN members

Question 17

How many judges are on the Internation Court of Justice and who nominates them

Answer 17

9 judges nominated by the general assembly

Question 18

How often do Climate Change Conferences take place?

Answer 18

Every year since 1995

Question 19

What are the aims of the Climate Change Conferences?

Answer 19

They aim to manage climate change and engage all countries in committing to reduce emissions