Definition and Types of Organizations
Definition and Types of Organizations —An international organization is an organization with an international membership, scope, or presence. There are three main types: —International nongovernmental organizations (NGOs): non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally. There are two types: —International non-profit organizations. —Examples include the World Organization of the Scout Movement, International Committee of the Red Cross —International corporations, referred to as multinational corporations. —Examples include The Coca-Cola Company and Toyota —Intergovernmental organizations, also known as International Governmental Organizations (IGOs): the type of organization most closely associated with the term 'international organization', these are organizations that are made up primarily of sovereign states (referred to as member states). —Notable examples include the United Nations (UN), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), C...