Economic Development (10)

International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA) Represents over 100 companies, and includes a women's and a children's division.

International Finance Corporation (IFC) World's largest multilateral source of finance for private sector projects in developing countries.

International Joint Commission established in 1909 to assist the U.S. and Canada in decisions regarding the lakes and waterways that lie along and between the two countries.

International Parliament for Safety and Peace Outlines the history and purpose in many languages.

IPAnet Online data source for international investors, providing information on investment leads and business and market conditions.

Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Non-partisan, nonprofit educational organization addressing the security requirements of the U.S. and Israel and the cooperative strategic relationship between them.

Metropolis - World Association of the Major Metropolises Network of more than 65 metropolises and capital cities of the world. International forum for effective dialogue and cooperation on all aspects of urban management and development.

MS-Nepal: Danish Association for International Cooperation Working to promote understanding and solidarity between people across national borders by means of development assistance, youth exchange, development education, and advocacy work.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Facilitates investment in developing countries through the provision of investment guarantees against the risks of currency transfer, expropriation, and war and civil disturbance.

National Endowment for Democracy A private, nonprofit, grant-making organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.

Non-Aligned Movement 2003 (NAM) Contains speeches, papers presented, declaration, news, and a list of NAM members.

Organization of American States (OAS) World's oldest regional organization; it is the principal forum in the hemisphere for dialogue on political, economic, and social issues.

Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) Created to assist member cities adapt and improve their management methods in relation to the specific requirements of having a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Paul's MFO Page Features information about the Multinational Force and Observers. Includes a member forum, information about the Middle East, links, and more.

Rapid Response From the World Bank Group, the unit provides advice on privatization, private provision of public services, corporate governance, and investment climate in developing countries.

Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada Seeks to promote understanding among the peoples of the 54 Commonwealth countries, through regional branches and educational activities.

Royal Commonwealth Society, The Promoting the Commonwealth through meetings and events.

Secretariat of the Pacific Community Implements programs that benefit 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.

Sister Cities International National office for the Sister Cities program, building community partnerships world-wide.

Sommet Kananaskis Summit Official site for the 2002 G8 summit taking place in June.