International Organisations Flashcards
How many members does the G77 have?
134 (it began with 77)
What is the purpose of the G77?
To increase the collective bargaining power of developing countries in the United Nations
What is the purpose of the Alliance of Small Island States? (AOSIS)
The consolidate the voices of small island nations in climate policy
When was the Alliance of Small Island States founded?
1990
How many members does the Alliance of Small Island States have?
39
When was the Organisation of American States (OAN) founded?
1948
How many members does the OAN have?
34 (35 if suspended Cuba is included)
What is the purpose and main focus of the OAN?
It’s purpose is to foster unity between American nations. It focuses largely on election monitoring.
What is Cuba’s status in the OAS?
Cuba was suspended in 1962 for its communist government. While it has since been invited to re-join, it would require compliance with treaties that Cuba does not wish to comply with.
What is the purpose of Transparency International?
To combat global corruption
When and where was Transparency International founded?
Germany, 1993
How many members does the Cairns Group have?
19
When was the Cairns Group founded?
1986
Which trade negotiation round was the Cairns Group founded to address initially?
The Uruguay Round
What is the purpose of the Cairns Group?
To unify the voices of agricultural exporters in international trade negotiations.
When was the Universal Postal Union founded?
1874
What does ‘ICRC’ stand for?
International Committee of the Red Cross
Where is the ICRC headquartered?
Geneva
When was the International Committee of the Red Cross founded?
1863
