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Global Governance and

International Organizations
Exploring the Rationale behind establishment, role, challenges, and impact of
International Organizations in Addressing Global Issues
Introduction to International Institutions

Introduction to International Institutions

International institutions are formal intergovernmental bureaucracies with legal


standing, physical headquarters, and a substantive focus for their operations.
These institutions, such as international organizations, have formal procedures
and memberships comprising three or more states.
They are characterized by rules that regulate relations among member states
and have a formal structure to enforce these rules.
International institutions serve as mechanisms through which states pursue
their interests and facilitate debate and information exchange.
They play a crucial role in addressing collective dilemmas faced by states, such
as technologized warfare, financial crises, climate change, terrorism, and
migration.

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Global Governance does not cover UN or other international
organisations only

Although the rise of international organization is sometimes seen


as evidence of the emergence of a global governance system,
global governance is a wider and more extensive
phenomenon than international organization. In particular,
global governance encompasses a range of informal as well as
formal processes and also involves a wider array of actors,
including national governments, non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) (see p. 6), citizens’ movements, transna- tional
corporations (TNCs). Depending on their size and budget, both
NGOs and TNCs can play significant role in affecting the world
affairs and citizens.
Think of Nike, Boeing or Apple

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Addressing Collective Dilemmas: Technologized
Warfare and Financial Crises

Addressing Collective Dilemmas: Technologized


Warfare and Financial Crises

International institutions play a crucial role in addressing collective


dilemmas like technologized warfare and financial crises.

Technologized warfare poses challenges that require coordinated


efforts among member states of international organizations.

Financial crises demand global cooperation and regulatory


frameworks established by international institutions.

The role of international organizations in mitigating the impacts of


technologized warfare and financial crises is essential for global
stability.

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Tackling Global Challenges: Climate Change,
Terrorism, and Migration

Tackling Global Challenges: frameworks for managing refugee


Climate Change, Terrorism, flows and ensuring human rights
protection for migrants.
and Migration
International institutions play a
crucial role in addressing global
challenges such as climate change,
terrorism, and migration.

These institutions provide a platform


for cooperation and coordination
among member states to combat
climate change through shared
policies and initiatives.

In the realm of counterterrorism,


international institutions facilitate
information sharing and joint efforts
to combat terrorist activities across
borders.

Addressing migration issues requires


collaborative efforts through
international institutions to establish

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Impact of IMF, World Bank, and United Nations on
International Cooperation

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IMF World Bank United Nations

Established in 1944 by 44 countries to Established in 1944 to aid post-war Established after World War II to maintain
foster economic cooperation. reconstruction in Europe and Japan. peace, security, and promote cooperation.

Focuses on financial stability, offering Provides funding for development projects Addresses economic, social, and
policy advice and financial assistance. in the world's poorest countries. humanitarian issues globally.

Quotas are the main source of financing, Operates as a cooperative where General Assembly and Security Council
assigned based on relative economic members' shares are based on their play key roles in decision-making and
position. economy's size. peacekeeping efforts.

Conducts research in economy and Conducts research in sociology economy, Conducts research in sociology economy,
finance that would better help us political science, and other relevant political science, and other relevant
understand the world and come up with disciplines that would better help us disciplines that would better help us
solutions understand the world and come up with understand the world and come up with
solutions solutions

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Structure and Functions of the United Nations

Structure of the United Nations Functions of the United Nations

The United Nations consists of two main bodies: the General The General Assembly can debate and pass resolutions on various
Assembly and the Security Council. matters covered by the UN Charter.

The General Assembly represents all member nations equally and Specialized UN agencies like WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, and the World
serves as the main deliberative organ of the UN. Bank provide essential support across the globe.

The Security Council's decisions are binding on all member states,


and it plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace.

The Security Council is responsible for ensuring peace and


security, with the P-5 permanent members having veto power:
Russia, UK, USA, France and China. 10 non-permanent members
elected for 2 years term

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The General Assembly and Security Council: Key Players in
Peace and Security

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The General Assembly The Security Council Roles in Global Governance

Represents all UN member nations equally Consists of the P-5 permanent members Both bodies play crucial roles in shaping
and serves as the main deliberative body, and 10 elected countries. global governance.
often referred to as the 'parliament of
nations'. Responsible for maintaining international Addressing collective dilemmas faced by
peace and security, with decisions binding states, such as technologized warfare,
Debates and passes resolutions on various on all member states. financial crises, terrorism, and migration.
matters covered by the UN Charter,
including approving the UN's budget and Has the primary responsibility for ensuring
electing key officials like the UN peace globally, with the P-5 members
Secretary-General and judges of the possessing individual veto power over
International Court of Justice. Council decisions.

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UN Successes

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Effectiveness of UN UNDP's Global Poverty Reduction in UNDP Initiatives in Collaboration for


Peacekeeping Development Efforts Central Asia the Western Balkans Poverty Alleviation
Operations
UN peacekeeping operations The UNDP, established in Poverty reduction efforts by In the Western Balkans, The UNDP's collaboration
have been proven effective 1965, operates in 166 the UNDP have led to the UNDP initiatives have with Uzbekistan, Moldova,
and cost-effective in countries, aiding in global creation of over 6000 supported the reintegration and Belarus in establishing
maintaining peace and and national development decent jobs in Central Asia, of returnees into businesses, national Multidimensional
promoting democracy in challenges and facilitating with a significant portion improved access to Poverty Indexes (MPI) aims
various regions, such as the effective aid utilization. benefiting women. government services for to enhance knowledge-
Congo, Cambodia, and returnees, and enhanced sharing and policy
Sierra Leone. employability through skill development for poverty
development programs. alleviation in the region.

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Criticisms of the United Nations: Challenges
and Limitations

Criticisms of the United Nations: Challenges and


Limitations

Lack of unity among member states affecting decision-making processes.

Failures in humanitarian efforts leading to devastating consequences in conflict


zones.

Inadequate global financial regulation contributing to economic instability.

Persistent inequality highlighted by stark wealth disparities globally.

Inability to prevent conflicts and infectious diseases, impacting global security


and health efforts.

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Conclusion: Shaping the Future of Global
Governance

Role of International Institutions in Global


Governance

International institutions play a crucial role in shaping global governance by


providing a framework for cooperation among member states.

These institutions, such as the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, facilitate
dialogue, negotiation, and decision-making on international issues.

They serve as platforms for addressing collective dilemmas faced by states,


including challenges like technologized warfare, financial crises, climate change,
terrorism, and migration.

Through their formal structures and rules, international institutions help regulate
relations among member states and promote peace, security, and cooperation
on a global scale.

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