Frequently Asked Questions - Content
The Yearbook attempts to cover all “international organizations”, according to a broad range of criteria. It therefore includes many bodies that may be perceived as not being fully international, or as not being organizations as such, or as not being of sufficient significance to merit inclusion.
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organization created by private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government. It is usually non-profit. Examples include Amnesty International, The Peace Corps, and the Royal Society for Protection and Care to Animals (RSPCA).
An intergovernmental organization is an agency set up by two or more state governments to carry out projects and plans in common interest. Examples include the United Nations, the World Bank, or the European Union. IGOs are included in the Yearbook of International Organizations.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) defines an international non-governmental organization as "any organization which is not established by inter-governmental agreement" (Resolution 288 (X) the 27th February 1950), "including organizations which accept members designated by government authorities, provided that such membership does not interfere with the fr
It is not the intention of the editors to take a position with regard to the political or diplomatic implications of geographical names or continental groupings used in this Yearbook.
The names of countries used may not be the complete official names of those countries. The geographical names used are chosen for the sake of brevity and common usage.
- Organization reference number
- Organization name
- Main and secondary addresses, email and URL
- Details on foundation and establishment
- Aims
- Structure
- Languages used
- Staff
- Finances
- Activities
- Events
- Publications and information services
- Member countries and international organizations which are memb
The final evaluation of the information presented in the Yearbook of International Organizations must be left to users.
