Formerly the Organization of African Unity.

Mission of the agency is to bring together francophone countries for purposes of creating a worldwide dialogue.

Intergovernmental forum that addresses the common concerns and challenges faced by Arctic governments and people. Activities focus on environmental protection and sustainable development.

Held in Bunbury and Busselton, Western Australia, 30 September - 03 October.

Official site. Fosters cultural exchange between nations.

Coordinates contacts between the Heads of Government in the Baltic region and serves as a focal point of information on official cooperation around the Baltic Sea.

From July 1 to December 31, 2001.

Seeks to enhance the knowledge of the Commonwealth, its institutions and peoples.

Launched by IEA/OECD countries to foster international co-operation for accelerated development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies and practices for all activities and greenhouse gases.

Guardian of the principle of subsidiarity, countering unnecessarily remote, centralized decision-making.

Aims to help improve the ability of Commonwealth small states to manage their economic resources in the face of natural disasters.

Intergovernmental grant-giving organization distributing funds to non-governmental organisations in Commonwealth countries.

Bringing together the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a voluntary association of governments and people of 54 independent countries.

To create and widen access to education and to improve its quality, utilizing distance education techniques and associated communications technologies to meet the particular requirements of member countries.

A voluntary association of sovereign states.

Conseil des Communes et Regions d'Europe (CCRE).

Features the history of the Organization of African Unity and details from the life and career of Ato Ketema Yifru, Ethiopian Foreign Minister from 1961 to 1971.

Promoting sustainable socio-economic development among member states Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Provides grants for specified programmes.

Operates training programmes for managers and organises in-company traineeships for students.