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International Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

What is an "International Governmental Organization" or IGO?

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An IGO is an organization that has international membership, scope and presence whose members are typically sovereign states. They are usually created by a treaty and work together in good faith on issues of common interest. 

Source: https://hls.harvard.edu/dept/opia/what-is-public-interest-law/public-service-practice-settings/public-international-law/intergovernmental-organizations-igos/

 

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