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International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World's largest multilateral source of finance for private sector projects in developing countries.
http://www.ifc.org/

International Joint Commission
established in 1909 to assist the U.S. and Canada in decisions regarding the lakes and waterways that lie along and between the two countries.
http://www.ijc.org/

International Parliament for Safety and Peace
Outlines the history and purpose in many languages.
http://www.internationalparliament.org/

IPAnet
Online data source for international investors, providing information on investment leads and business and market conditions.
http://www.ipanet.net

Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
Non-partisan, nonprofit educational organization addressing the security requirements of the U.S. and Israel and the cooperative strategic relationship between them.
http://www.jinsa.org

Metropolis - World Association of the Major Metropolises
Network of more than 65 metropolises and capital cities of the world. International forum for effective dialogue and cooperation on all aspects of urban management and development.
http://www.metropolis.org

MS-Nepal: Danish Association for International Cooperation
Working to promote understanding and solidarity between people across national borders by means of development assistance, youth exchange, development education, and advocacy work.
http://www.msnepal.org/

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Facilitates investment in developing countries through the provision of investment guarantees against the risks of currency transfer, expropriation, and war and civil disturbance.
http://www.miga.org/

National Endowment for Democracy
A private, nonprofit, grant-making organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.
http://www.ned.org/

Non-Aligned Movement 2003 (NAM)
Contains speeches, papers presented, declaration, news, and a list of NAM members.
http://www.nam2003.com/

Organization of American States (OAS)
World's oldest regional organization; it is the principal forum in the hemisphere for dialogue on political, economic, and social issues.
http://www.oas.org/

Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC)
Created to assist member cities adapt and improve their management methods in relation to the specific requirements of having a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
http://www.ovpm.org/

Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada
Seeks to promote understanding among the peoples of the 54 Commonwealth countries, through regional branches and educational activities.
http://www.rcs.ca

Royal Commonwealth Society, The
Promoting the Commonwealth through meetings and events.
http://www.rcsint.org/

Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Implements programs that benefit 22 Pacific Island countries and territories.
http://www.spc.org.nc/

Sister Cities International
National office for the Sister Cities program, building community partnerships world-wide.
http://www.sister-cities.org

Sommet Kananaskis Summit
Official site for the 2002 G8 summit taking place in June.
http://www.g8.gc.ca/

Sovereignty International
Exists to promote the belief that best government is empowered only by the consent of those who are governed.
http://www.sovereignty.net/

Spanish Presidency of the European Union
From January 1 to June 30, 2002.
http://www.ue2002.es/

Summit of the Americas Information Network
Consultation mechanism of Heads of State and governments of the Western Hemisphere through which solutions to common and shared problems are sought.
http://www.summit-americas.org/

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