Country Research: International Organizations

The international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

Replaced NAFTA in 2020.

Access to documents and information about the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) from Stanford University.

An international organization committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

35 independent countries in North, South and Central America

General information on how the EU works, what it does and how the budget is spent.

The four main roles of the European Commission are to propose legislation, to administer and implement Community policies, to enforce Community law (jointly with the Court of Justice) and to negotiate international agreements, mainly those relating to trade and cooperation.

A global community of business, political, intellectual and other leaders of society who are committed to improving the state of the world.

Founded in 1919, the ILO is an international organization that brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.