An intergovernmental organization (IGO) is an agency set up by two or more governments to carry out projects and plans in pursuit of a common interest. IGOs, which are a type of supranational organization, have only emerged in about the past 50 years. However, they have made a tremendous impact on world politics and peacekeeping, alike. There currently are more than 250 IGOs worldwide, and this number continues to rise. IGOs can be global, regional, and specialized. IGOs differ from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in that their members come from various countries. IGOs provide an alternative to traditional systems by providing support over nations. The growth in the number of IGOs is often attributed to the increased international contact among states and people as well as growing economic interdependence. In addition, the growth in number of IGOs may be linked to the importance of transnationalism and the inadequacy of the state-centered system in dealing with certain kinds of policy issues. Preparation In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research IGOs. It is important to understand the characteristics of these organizations and the role they play in world politics. To prepare for this assessment, choose an IGO about which you would like to learn more. You may choose an IGO from the Resources, or you can select another that is particularly interesting to you. Explore the NGO's Web site. You may need to research more than just the Web site to complete this assessment. Directions For this assessment, complete the following: Identify and briefly describe the IGO you selected while preparing for this assessment. What is the organization's mission, founding and origination story, structure, membership, scope of activities, and overall successor lack thereof? Does the IGO you chose focus on issues of economics, human rights or the environment, or on a more widespread variety of issues? Is the organization you chose a supranational organization? Describe the relevance of the organization you are exploring in world politics. What is its role? Explain the purpose of global and regional IGOs in general. Evaluate whether the world should be moving toward a system where supranational organizations exist and dominate. While content is the most important aspect of your paper, also important are organization, readability, grammar, and spelling. The length of your paper should be determined by its content. Ensure your paper follows APA format. Add headers as appropriate, include a reference page at the end of your paper, and be sure to properly cite and provide references for material you use in your paper, per APA guidelines. The paper you submit should be in a Word document or RTF format. Additional Requirements Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page. Length: A typical response will be 46 typed and double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. References: Use at least three references. Describes the key features of a particular intergovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other similar organizations. 1-Describes the key features of a particular intergovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other similar organizations. 2-Analyzes the relevance of a particular intergovernmental organization to world politics and provides real-world examples to support the conclusions made. 3-Explains the purpose of global and regional intergovernmental organizations and provides real-world examples. 4-Evaluates whether the world should be moving toward a system where supranational organizations exist and dominate and provides support for the conclusions made. 5-Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea in a consistently appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

An intergovernmental organization (IGO) is an agency set up by two or more governments to carry out projects and plans in pursuit of a common interest. IGOs, which are a type of supranational organization, have only emerged in about the past 50 years. However, they have made a tremendous impact on world politics and peacekeeping, alike. There currently are more than 250 IGOs worldwide, and this number continues to rise. IGOs can be global, regional, and specialized. IGOs differ from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in that their members come from various countries. IGOs provide an alternative to traditional systems by providing support over nations. The growth in the number of IGOs is often attributed to the increased international contact among states and people as well as growing economic interdependence. In addition, the growth in number of IGOs may be linked to the importance of transnationalism and the inadequacy of the state-centered system in dealing with certain kinds of policy issues. Preparation In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research IGOs. It is important to understand the characteristics of these organizations and the role they play in world politics. To prepare for this assessment, choose an IGO about which you would like to learn more. You may choose an IGO from the Resources, or you can select another that is particularly interesting to you. Explore the NGO's Web site. You may need to research more than just the Web site to complete this assessment. Directions For this assessment, complete the following: Identify and briefly describe the IGO you selected while preparing for this assessment. What is the organization's mission, founding and origination story, structure, membership, scope of activities, and overall successor lack thereof? Does the IGO you chose focus on issues of economics, human rights or the environment, or on a more widespread variety of issues? Is the organization you chose a supranational organization? Describe the relevance of the organization you are exploring in world politics. What is its role? Explain the purpose of global and regional IGOs in general. Evaluate whether the world should be moving toward a system where supranational organizations exist and dominate. While content is the most important aspect of your paper, also important are organization, readability, grammar, and spelling. The length of your paper should be determined by its content. Ensure your paper follows APA format. Add headers as appropriate, include a reference page at the end of your paper, and be sure to properly cite and provide references for material you use in your paper, per APA guidelines. The paper you submit should be in a Word document or RTF format. Additional Requirements Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page. Length: A typical response will be 46 typed and double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. References: Use at least three references. Describes the key features of a particular intergovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other similar organizations. 1-Describes the key features of a particular intergovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other similar organizations. 2-Analyzes the relevance of a particular intergovernmental organization to world politics and provides real-world examples to support the conclusions made. 3-Explains the purpose of global and regional intergovernmental organizations and provides real-world examples. 4-Evaluates whether the world should be moving toward a system where supranational organizations exist and dominate and provides support for the conclusions made. 5-Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea in a consistently appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.