Economic development institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are examples of countries working together to help promote global economic stability and development. Are these institutions helpful, or are they detrimental to the countries with which they work? Is it important for countries to cooperate economically, or is it strictly a competition between nations? In this assessment, examine an economic development institution (EDI), considering its development and structure and how the organization affects the countries in which it is located. Preparation Use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research economic development institutions. It is important to be familiar with the characteristics of these types of organizations and understand the effects they have on the countries in which they work, as well as world politics. To prepare for this assessment, choose an economic development institution (EDI). You may choose an EDI from the suggested Internet links in the Resources, or you may choose another institution. You may need to research beyond the institution's Web site to complete this assessment. Directions For this assessment, complete the following: Describe the EDI you chose and explain the EDI's relevance in world politics. Include the following: Mission. Structure. Membership today. Scope of activities. Overall successor lack thereof. Identify where the EDI works and where its headquarters are located. Explain how the EDI affects the political arena in some of the countries in which it is located or works and whether it has become more influential over time. Describe the social, economic, and environmental responsibilities and influences of EDIs. What has been the effect of a particular economic development institution on the social and environmental performance of the countries in which it is located. Has the EDI, since the inception of the organization, led to greater cooperation or competition (or both) within the countries in which they are located, and has that changed over time? 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.

Economic development institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are examples of countries working together to help promote global economic stability and development. Are these institutions helpful, or are they detrimental to the countries with which they work? Is it important for countries to cooperate economically, or is it strictly a competition between nations? In this assessment, examine an economic development institution (EDI), considering its development and structure and how the organization affects the countries in which it is located. Preparation Use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research economic development institutions. It is important to be familiar with the characteristics of these types of organizations and understand the effects they have on the countries in which they work, as well as world politics. To prepare for this assessment, choose an economic development institution (EDI). You may choose an EDI from the suggested Internet links in the Resources, or you may choose another institution. You may need to research beyond the institution's Web site to complete this assessment. Directions For this assessment, complete the following: Describe the EDI you chose and explain the EDI's relevance in world politics. Include the following: Mission. Structure. Membership today. Scope of activities. Overall successor lack thereof. Identify where the EDI works and where its headquarters are located. Explain how the EDI affects the political arena in some of the countries in which it is located or works and whether it has become more influential over time. Describe the social, economic, and environmental responsibilities and influences of EDIs. What has been the effect of a particular economic development institution on the social and environmental performance of the countries in which it is located. Has the EDI, since the inception of the organization, led to greater cooperation or competition (or both) within the countries in which they are located, and has that changed over time? 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.