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Important International Organizations1. African Development Bank The African Development Bank is a regional multilateral development bank, engaged in promoting the economic development and social progress of its region. The organization was established in 1964 with its headquarters at Abidjan. 2. Asian Development BankADB is an international development finance institution whose mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. The Bank was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila. 3. Association of Southeast Asian NationsThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok with the signing of the ASEAN declaration. The main objective of the organization is the overall development of nations in the south East Asia. 4. Bank for International SettlementsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is the world's oldest international financial organization which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks. The head office is in Basel, Switzerland and was established on 17 May 1930. 5. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO help both developed and developing countries in improving agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices to ensure good nutrition for all. FAO was established on 16 October 1945 and its headquarters is at Rome. 6. Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)IADB support efforts by Latin America and the Caribbean countries to reduce poverty and inequality and is the largest source of development financing for these countries. IADB was established in 1959 with its headquarters in Washington, D.C.7. International Organization for Migration (IOM)IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. It was established in 1951and the headquarters is at Geneva. 8. International Labor Organization (ILO)The ILO is the international organization responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labor standards. ILO was established in 1919 and its Headquarters is in Geneva.9. International Monetary Fund (IMF)The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade and reduce poverty around the world. IMF was conceived in July 1944 with its headquarters at Washington DC. 10 .Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)The IPU is the international organization of Parliaments which is the focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representative democracy. It was established in 1889 and the Union's headquarters is Geneva.11. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is the international organization of the industrialized, market-economy countries. OECD was established in 1961 with headquarters at Paris, France. 12. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Washington CenterThe OECD Washington Center was set up in 1966 to market the publications of the OECD in the United States and to serve as an information center for the U.S. market. 13. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization. The OSCE traces its origins to the Cold War détente of the early 1970s. The OSCE's Secretariat is located in Vienna, Austria. 14. Organization of American States (OAS)The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization which is headquartered in Washington, D.C.15. United NationsThe United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The UN Secretary-General is Ban Ki-moon and is headquartered in New York. 16. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)UNCTAD promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. The organization was established in 1964 and the present Secretary-General is Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi. 17. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.18. United Nations Environment Programme (Including World Conservation Monitoring Center)The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. It was founded in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is an executive agency of the United Nations Environment Programme, based in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. 18. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)UNFPA is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. The UNFPA began operations in 1969 and in 1971 it was placed under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly. 19. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on 16 November 1945. Its purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture. Headquarters of UNESCO is in Paris. 20. World BankThe World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes. It was established in 1945 and is based in Washington, D.C. 21. World Bank PublicationsWorld Bank Publications help people to help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.22. World Bank ResearchThe organization functions in line with World Bank and its research reflects key operational areas of the World Bank.23. World Bank -- World Development SourcesThe organization maintains more than 65,000 World Bank documents which are made available to the public. 24. World Health Organization (WHO)The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. The organization was established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 25. World Trade Organization (WTO)The World Trade Organization is an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade. The WTO's headquarters is at Geneva. The organization officially commenced on January 1, 1995. ................
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