Global Groups: IGOs

Multiple Choice

Why are Inter-Government Organizations (IGOs) important in today's world?

• They help countries cooperate on global issues

• They replace national governments

• They only focus on economic matters

• They are private clubs for individuals

Match

Match the group with its primary purpose:

• Protects children and their rights.

• A group of countries that agree to protect each other.

• Fights diseases and works on global health.

• Works to keep world peace and security

• Works to end poverty and provide financial stability

Unicef

NATO

WHO

UN

World Bank

• Unicef

• NATO

• WHO

• UN

• World Bank

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about IGOs or global cooperation?

Multiple Choice

What does the abbreviation IGO stand for?

• International Green Organization

• Inter-Governmental Organization

• Important Global Operations

• Independent Group of Officials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO)?

• Red Cross

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• United Nations (UN)

• Doctors Without Borders

Multiple Choice

Where does the funding for an IGO typically come from?

• Donations from regular citizens.

• Selling goods and services.

• Contributions of money from all member countries.

• Fundraising protests.

Multiple Choice

The goal of an IGO is ultimately to make it easier for member countries to:

• Compete for resources.

• Cooperate

• Control global trade.

• Create new laws.

Open Ended

Explain how IGOs help countries work together to solve global problems.