Yearbook of International Organizations Online 2011-2012

Yearbook of International Organizations Online 2011-2012
Author: Union of International Associations
Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07
Genre: International agencies
ISBN: 9789004203730

Volume 2 allows users to locate organizations by the country in which secretariats or members are located. The "Yearbook of International Organizations" is also available online and as a complete set. Learn more at: brill.nl/internationalorganizations

International Organizations and Global Civil Society

International Organizations and Global Civil Society
Author: Daniel Laqua
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1350055611

The Union of International Associations (UIA) was founded in 1910, aiming to coordinate the relations and interests of international organizations across the world. Its long history makes it a prism through which to study the field of international organizations and its dynamics. Bringing together experts from fields including history, political science and international relations, architecture, historical sociology, digital humanities and information studies, International Organizations and Global Civil Society is the first scholarly book to cover both the UIA's early years and its more recent past. Key issues explored include the UIA's importance for the field of scientific internationalism, the relations between the UIA and other international organizations, and the changing position of the UIA when facing geopolitical challenges such as totalitarianism, the World Wars and the Cold War. This important book addresses a number of current scholarly concerns: the concept of "global civil society"; the development of international relations as a field of study; the investigation of transnational factors in modern and contemporary history; and the tracing of forerunners to the "information society".

NGOs

NGOs
Author: Thomas Davies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2014-01-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0190257229

In the first historical account of international NGOs, from the French Revolution to the present, Thomas Davies places the contemporary debate on transnational civil society in context. In contrast to the conventional wisdom, which sees transnational civil society as a recent development taking place along a linear trajectory, he explores the long history of international NGOs in terms of a cyclical process characterized by three major waves: the era to 1914, the inter-war years, and the period since the Second World War. The breadth of transnational civil society activities explored is unprecedented in its diversity, from business associations to humanitarian organizations, peace groups to socialist movements, feminist organizations to pan-nationalist groups. The geographical scope covered is also extensive, and the analysis is richly supported with reference to a diverse array of previously unexplored sources. By revealing the role of civil society rather than governmental actors in the major trans- formations of the past two-and-a-half centuries, this book is for anyone interested in obtaining a new perspective on world history. The analysis concludes in the second decade of the twenty-first century, providing insights into the trajectory of transnational civil society in the post-9/11 and post-financial crisis eras.

The Opening Up of International Organizations

The Opening Up of International Organizations
Author: Jonas Tallberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107435773

Once the exclusive preserve of member states, international organizations have become increasingly open in recent decades. Now virtually all international organizations at some level involve NGOs, business actors and scientific experts in policy-making. This book offers the first systematic and comprehensive analysis of this development. Combining statistical analysis and in-depth case studies, it maps and explains the openness of international organizations across issue areas, policy functions and world regions from 1950 to 2010. Addressing the question of where, how and why international organizations offer transnational actors access to global policy-making, this book has implications for critical issues in world politics. When do states share authority with private actors? What drives the design of international organizations? How do activists and businesses influence global politics? Is civil society involvement a solution to democratic deficits in global governance?

International Business Research

International Business Research
Author: Esther L. Gil
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-12-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0810887274

In the 21st century, most businesses participate in globalization, whether by entering new markets worldwide or dealing with competitors from around the world. In addition, the Internet and the accelerated evolution of related tools such as social media provide businesses, as well as individuals, the means to participate globally at an increasing pace. In order to identify profitable business opportunities and to recognize potential obstacles, one must have a complete picture of the global business environment. The Web and other Internet tools also give both new and traditional producers of information additional ways to deliver content to the end user, including interactive, web-based databases, digital files, or twitter updates—to name a few. Taking these trends into consideration, International Business Research: Strategies and Resources provides the basic tools that are useful for doing international business research. Following an introduction that outlines the foundation for international business activity— money, the international monetary system, and financial markets—subsequent chapters address: essential information such as sources, organizations, and websites that list resources for specific regions and countries; how to find international company information and financial data; the major classification schemes used to find relevant industry data, including import/export statistics; and international market and industry research. Each chapter of International Business Research includes research recommendations based upon the authors’ practical experiences and discusses the sources available to meet research needs, making this a valuable tool for anyone involved in the business world, particularly business school librarians, business students, and business professionals.

The Statesman's Yearbook 2014

The Statesman's Yearbook 2014
Author: B. Turner
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1597
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1349596434

Now in its 150th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: www.statesmansyearbook.com.

Cultural Influences on Public-Private Partnerships in Global Governance

Cultural Influences on Public-Private Partnerships in Global Governance
Author: Adam B. Masters
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3319967827

This book explores how professional and organisational cultures influence global public-private partnerships, which form a key element of global governance. Using case studies, the partnerships of three international government organisations – the International Telecommunication Union, Interpol and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property – illustrate how partnerships are formed and operate in accordance with the accepted cultural beliefs and values associated with both profession and organisation. In brief, engineers create partnerships they are comfortable with, which are different in form and operation to those of police, which also differ from those of the conservator. This book will appeal to scholars of international relations, global governance, organisational studies and public administration. It also conveys lessons for professionals at the international level in international government organisations, business and civil society who engage in, or want to engage in global public-private partnerships.

Organizational Progeny

Organizational Progeny
Author: Tana Johnson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2014
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0198717792

While most studies focus on states as principals and international bureaucrats as agents, [the author] demonstrates that many international bureaucrats have mastered the art of insulating themselves from state control.

Yearbook of International Organizations 2011-2012 (6 Vols. )

Yearbook of International Organizations 2011-2012 (6 Vols. )
Author: Union of International Associations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-06
Genre: International agencies
ISBN: 9789004205178

This six-volume set is the complete 48th edition of the Yearbook of International Organizations. Unchallenged in this field of reference since 1910, the Yearbook of International Organizations provides the most extensive coverage of non-profit international organizations available today. The six thematic volumes include: Vol 1A and 1B: Organization Descriptions and Cross-ReferencesVol 2: Geographical Index A Country Directory of Secretariats and MembershipsVol 3: Global Action Networks A Subject Directory and IndexVol 4: International Organization Bibliography and ResourcesVol 5: Statistics, Visualizations and PatternsVol 6: Whos Who in International OrganizationsFor more detailed information about the Yearbook of International Organizations, visit: brill.nl/internationalorganizations"