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African Union Formerly the Organization of African Unity.

Agence de la Francophonie (ACCT Mission of the agency is to bring together francophone countries for purposes of creating a worldwide dialogue.

Australian Sister Cities Association Inc. Official site. Fosters cultural exchange between nations.

Baltic Sea States Support Group Coordinates contacts between the Heads of Government in the Baltic region and serves as a focal point of information on official cooperation around the Baltic Sea.

Climate Technology Initiative (CTI) Launched by IEA/OECD countries to foster international co-operation for accelerated development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies and practices for all activities and greenhouse gases.

Commonwealth Foundation, The Intergovernmental grant-giving organization distributing funds to non-governmental organisations in Commonwealth countries.

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 200 Bringing together the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a voluntary association of governments and people of 54 independent countries.

Commonwealth, The A voluntary association of sovereign states.

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Political interparliamentary body.

Council of European Municipalities and Regions Conseil des Communes et Regions d'Europe (CCRE).

Creation of the OAU Features the history of the Organization of African Unity and details from the life and career of Ato Ketema Yifru, Ethiopian Foreign Minister from 1961 to 1971.

Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Promoting sustainable socio-economic development among member states Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

EU Structural Funds Provides grants for specified programmes.

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Operates training programmes for managers and organises in-company traineeships for students.

Europa: The European Union On-Line Official site of the European Union.

European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance History of the council, calendar, examples of good practice, and educational resources.

European Institute, The Provides information on European-American relations through its seminars, roundtables, conferences and publications.

European Investment Bank (EIB) Autonomous body set up to finance capital investment, furthering European integration by promoting EU economic policies.

European Union at the United Nations Offers EU policies and statements at the UN on issues such as development, peace and security, humanitarian assistance, trade, environment, and human rights.

Foundation for Democracy in Africa Works to integrate a culturally based program aimed at strengthening and enhancing the fundamental principles of democracy, freedom, and economic plurality in Africa.