Question

unit 5: international organizations: the architecture of cooperation
part c: short answer: write a sentence answering the following question

1. what are three (3) differences between an igo and an ngo?
2. is the world health organization an igo or an ngo?
3. is the red cross or the crescent moon an ngo or an igo?

Explanation:

Question 9

To answer this, we recall the definitions of IGO (Intergovernmental Organization) and NGO (Non - Governmental Organization). IGOs are established by treaties between sovereign states, NGOs are non - state entities. IGOs have member states as participants, NGOs have individuals/organizations. IGOs' decisions are binding on member states, NGO actions are voluntary.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an intergovernmental organization. It is established by the United Nations through agreements between member states, and its members are sovereign states.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent (note: the correct name is Red Cross and Red Crescent) is a non - governmental organization. It is a private, voluntary organization that operates independently of government control, with a focus on humanitarian aid.

Answer:

One difference is that IGOs are formed by agreements between sovereign states while NGOs are non - state entities; another is that IGOs have states as members and NGOs have individuals/organizations; a third is that IGO decisions can be binding on members and NGO actions are voluntary.

Question 10