Cooperation Among Nations: IGOs and NGOs

Fill in the blank: NGOs perform several service and humanitarian-based functions, speak on behalf of citizens of a country, advocate and monitor policies, and encourage individuals and groups to participate in the ______.

• political process

• economic development

• international trade

• cultural exchange

Which of the following is a major issue of concern for many NGOs?

• Human rights

• Environment

• Public health

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The European Union, OPEC, ASEAN, NATO, and the African Union are the biggest non-UN IGOs. The ______ and the Asian Development Bank are examples of smaller organizations engaging in challenging international work.

• African Development Bank

• World Bank

• Interpol

• CARE International

Which of the following is NOT a focus of IGOs?

• A) Security

• B) Commerce

• C) International crime

• D) Cultural exchange

Which organization is dedicated to education and children's well-being?

• CARE International

• Heifer Project International

• Save the Children Foundation

• Amnesty International

What is the source of the document mentioned in the HISD Social Studies Curriculum?

• World Bank

• United Nations

• International Monetary Fund

• World Health Organization

Fill in the blank: NGOs primarily aim to ______.

• generate profit

• provide humanitarian aid

• enforce laws

• restrict trade

Fill in the blank: IGOs are typically formed by ______.

• individual citizens

• multinational corporations

• governments

• local businesses

Which of the following is a characteristic of IGOs?

• Formed by private individuals

• Focus on local issues

• Promote international cooperation

• Profit-driven

Which organization is linked to the website http://www.un.org/en/?

• European Union

• United Nations

• NATO

• WHO