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A
American Citizens Abroad
Nonprofit association dedicated to serving and defending the interests of individual US citizens living worldwide.
www.aca.ch
Nonprofit association dedicated to serving and defending the interests of individual US citizens living worldwide.
www.aca.ch
Agency For International Trade Information And Cooperation (AITIC)
Independent organization reinforcing the capacity of less advantaged developing countries and their economies in a multilateral trading system.
www.acici.org
Independent organization reinforcing the capacity of less advantaged developing countries and their economies in a multilateral trading system.
www.acici.org
Academy of International Business
Association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business.
www.aibworld.net
Association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business.
www.aibworld.net
Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
US index service provided by the University of Washington.
www.apec.org
US index service provided by the University of Washington.
www.apec.org
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation.
www.apecsec.org.sg
Regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation.
www.apecsec.org.sg
B
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Functions as: forum for international monetary and financial cooperation, bank for central banks, centre for monetary and economic research, agent or trustee.
www.bis.org
Functions as: forum for international monetary and financial cooperation, bank for central banks, centre for monetary and economic research, agent or trustee.
www.bis.org
C
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
Addresses regional environmental concerns in North America and Canada to help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts and to promote the enforcement of environmental law.
www.cec.org
Addresses regional environmental concerns in North America and Canada to help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts and to promote the enforcement of environmental law.
www.cec.org
Pacific Roundtable on Industry, Society and Management (PRISM)
Not-for-profit research association established in 1986 to promote and diffuse research on Pacific Rim business, economics and political economics, with special reference to issues of US-Japan relations.
pacific.commerce.ubc.ca
Not-for-profit research association established in 1986 to promote and diffuse research on Pacific Rim business, economics and political economics, with special reference to issues of US-Japan relations.
pacific.commerce.ubc.ca
E
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Bank fosters the transition toward open market-oriented economies in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
www.ebrd.com
Bank fosters the transition toward open market-oriented economies in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
www.ebrd.com
Ethical Trading Initiative
An alliance of companies, nongovernmental organizations and trade union organizations working to identify and promote good labor practice.
www.ethicaltrade.org
An alliance of companies, nongovernmental organizations and trade union organizations working to identify and promote good labor practice.
www.ethicaltrade.org
Europa
Official European Union web site providing press releases from the EU institutions, a calendar of upcoming events, official euro rates, statistics, key issues, official documents, institutions and policies.
europa.eu.int
Official European Union web site providing press releases from the EU institutions, a calendar of upcoming events, official euro rates, statistics, key issues, official documents, institutions and policies.
europa.eu.int
F
Fair Trade Federation
Association of fair-trade wholesalers, retailers and producers whose members are committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide.
www.fairtradefederation.com
Association of fair-trade wholesalers, retailers and producers whose members are committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide.
www.fairtradefederation.com
United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization
Autonomous agency within the UN. Functions include development assistance and a neutral forum for international cooperation.
www.fao.org
Autonomous agency within the UN. Functions include development assistance and a neutral forum for international cooperation.
www.fao.org
The Federation of International Trade Associations
An organization of most of the international trade associations in the US. Lists of hundreds of associations, calendar of international trade events and links to over 800 international trade sites.
www.fita.org
An organization of most of the international trade associations in the US. Lists of hundreds of associations, calendar of international trade events and links to over 800 international trade sites.
www.fita.org
The Cato Center for Trade Policy Studies
Center increasing public understanding of the benefits of free trade and the costs of protectionism. Full text of studies and articles available online.
www.freetrade.org
Center increasing public understanding of the benefits of free trade and the costs of protectionism. Full text of studies and articles available online.
www.freetrade.org
G
G8 (G7) Information Centre
Background information, news and documentation arising from summit meetings.
www.g7.utoronto.ca
Background information, news and documentation arising from summit meetings.
www.g7.utoronto.ca
The Trade Information Network
Provides direct access to the markets in the developing world through its network of G77 Chambers of Commerce, trade organizations and government contacts.
www.g77tin.org
Provides direct access to the markets in the developing world through its network of G77 Chambers of Commerce, trade organizations and government contacts.
www.g77tin.org
Trade Related Issues
Site looks at the issue of trade and poverty and the relationship between them.
www.globalissues.org
Site looks at the issue of trade and poverty and the relationship between them.
www.globalissues.org
I
International Association of Business Communicators
Provider of products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations and other forms of communication.
www.iabc.com
Provider of products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations and other forms of communication.
www.iabc.com
Inter-American Development Bank
IAD accelerates economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
www.iadb.org
IAD accelerates economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
www.iadb.org
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Agency serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field.
www.iaea.or.at
Agency serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field.
www.iaea.or.at
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
Group organizes and directs campaigns on issues such as workers' rights, child labor, equal rights and the environment.
www.icftu.org
Group organizes and directs campaigns on issues such as workers' rights, child labor, equal rights and the environment.
www.icftu.org
International Federation for Alternative Trade
A global network of 143 Fair Trade organizations in 47 countries. Works to improve the well-being of disadvantaged people in developing countries and to change the unfair structures of international trade.
www.ifat.org
A global network of 143 Fair Trade organizations in 47 countries. Works to improve the well-being of disadvantaged people in developing countries and to change the unfair structures of international trade.
www.ifat.org
International Finance Corp.
A member of the World Bank Group that promotes private-sector investment in developing countries.
www.ifc.org
A member of the World Bank Group that promotes private-sector investment in developing countries.
www.ifc.org
International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA)
Association of countries to encourage and facilitate cooperation among national customs broker associations at the international level.
www.ifcba.org
Association of countries to encourage and facilitate cooperation among national customs broker associations at the international level.
www.ifcba.org
International Labour Organization (ILO)
UN agency that seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.
www.ilo.org
UN agency that seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.
www.ilo.org
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Promotes international monetary cooperation, exchange stability; fosters economic growth and high levels of employment; provides temporary financial assistance to countries under adequate safeguards.
www.imf.org
Promotes international monetary cooperation, exchange stability; fosters economic growth and high levels of employment; provides temporary financial assistance to countries under adequate safeguards.
www.imf.org
InterArts Observatory of Urban and Regional Cultural Policies
Foundation for pan-European cultural cooperation.
www.interarts.net
Foundation for pan-European cultural cooperation.
www.interarts.net
International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
Promoter of the free flow of information regarding international relations and security policy in an aim to promote networking, dialogue and cooperation in the international security community.
www.isn.ethz.ch
Promoter of the free flow of information regarding international relations and security policy in an aim to promote networking, dialogue and cooperation in the international security community.
www.isn.ethz.ch
M
Associations Directory, The
The Associations Database is a searchable directory of business related associations around the world. You may search by title, area code, city, state, zip code or category.
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The Associations Database is a searchable directory of business related associations around the world. You may search by title, area code, city, state, zip code or category.
www.marketingsource.com
Management Center Europe (Belgium)
European headquarters of the American Management Association (AMA), helping members grow their businesses with worldwide networking opportunities.
www.mce.be
European headquarters of the American Management Association (AMA), helping members grow their businesses with worldwide networking opportunities.
www.mce.be
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Agency encourages the flow of foreign direct investment to its developing member countries for economic development.
www.miga.org
Agency encourages the flow of foreign direct investment to its developing member countries for economic development.
www.miga.org
N
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
Semiautonomous body within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that contributes to the development of nuclear energy as a safe, environmentally acceptable and economical energy source.
www.nea.fr
Semiautonomous body within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that contributes to the development of nuclear energy as a safe, environmentally acceptable and economical energy source.
www.nea.fr
O
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Provides the 29 member countries a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social policy.
www.oecd.org
Provides the 29 member countries a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social policy.
www.oecd.org
Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI)
Government-sponsored international organization promoting the cooperation of Ibero-American countries for global development and regional integration in matters of education, science, technology and culture.
www.oei.es
Government-sponsored international organization promoting the cooperation of Ibero-American countries for global development and regional integration in matters of education, science, technology and culture.
www.oei.es
Organization of Woman In International Trade (OWIT)
Nonprofit professional organization designed to promote women doing business in international trade by providing networking and educational opportunities.
www.owit.org
Nonprofit professional organization designed to promote women doing business in international trade by providing networking and educational opportunities.
www.owit.org
P
Pan American Health Organization
An international public health agency working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.
www.paho.org
An international public health agency working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.
www.paho.org
S
Society for International Affairs
Non-profit organization educating the export community on all aspects of technology transfer by providing a forum for exchange of information on the export and import process.
www.siaed.org
Non-profit organization educating the export community on all aspects of technology transfer by providing a forum for exchange of information on the export and import process.
www.siaed.org
Sierra Club's Responsible Trade Campaign
Home page for the Sierra Club's Responsible Trade Campaign.
www.sierraclub.org
Home page for the Sierra Club's Responsible Trade Campaign.
www.sierraclub.org
T
The Tampa Bay Partnership
The Tampa Bay Partnership is an organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area.
www.tampabay.org
The Tampa Bay Partnership is an organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area.
www.tampabay.org
U
Uranium Institute
International association for nuclear energy, providing public information on uranium, nuclear fuel, nuclear power and related topics.
www.uilondon.org
International association for nuclear energy, providing public information on uranium, nuclear fuel, nuclear power and related topics.
www.uilondon.org
Union Network International (UNI)
International federation of trade unions aiming to make union members global players and make sure their voices are heard in the global economy.
www.union-network.org
International federation of trade unions aiming to make union members global players and make sure their voices are heard in the global economy.
www.union-network.org
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
Independent federal government agency that conducts foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the political and economic interests of the US.
www.usaid.gov
Independent federal government agency that conducts foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the political and economic interests of the US.
www.usaid.gov
W
World Federation of Trading House Associations
Group promoting the interests of international trading house associations. Includes online training courses, tradelinks and a database of trading houses.
www.wfta.org
Group promoting the interests of international trading house associations. Includes online training courses, tradelinks and a database of trading houses.
www.wfta.org
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among States, and for the administration of various multil...
www.wipo.org
Intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among States, and for the administration of various multil...
www.wipo.org
Public Services International (PSI)
International trade union federation uniting public sector workers in more than 500 trade unions in 140 countries.
www.world-psi.org
International trade union federation uniting public sector workers in more than 500 trade unions in 140 countries.
www.world-psi.org
World Bank
Development institution offering loans, advice and an array of customized resources to developing countries in transition.
www.worldbank.org
Development institution offering loans, advice and an array of customized resources to developing countries in transition.
www.worldbank.org
World Trade Organization
International body dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Included are the WTO agreements, the legal ground-rules for international commerce and for trade policy.
www.wto.org
International body dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Included are the WTO agreements, the legal ground-rules for international commerce and for trade policy.
www.wto.org
WTO Watch
Information center on the World Trade Organization, trade and sustainable development.
www.wtowatch.org
Information center on the World Trade Organization, trade and sustainable development.
www.wtowatch.org
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Guide to International Organizations
How to find international trade organizations relevant to your business
If you or your business deals with international trade in any capacity, government trade associations and other international groups that work as international trade promoters may have substantial information to offer you. While membership in many government associations is by country only, most publish documents and offer services to individuals from both member and nonmember states.
Aside from government organizations, many other non-governmental groups and private international groups are useful networks and resources for international trade. International organizations without a government affiliation may offer a different spin on international trade, but also share several similarities with government trade associations.
When researching international organizations, do the following:
1. Get publications and documents from international banks and lending groups.
2. Check out intergovernmental groups for cooperative organization efforts.
3. Look for trade groups that serve your specific industry at an international level.
Aside from government organizations, many other non-governmental groups and private international groups are useful networks and resources for international trade. International organizations without a government affiliation may offer a different spin on international trade, but also share several similarities with government trade associations.
When researching international organizations, do the following:
1. Get publications and documents from international banks and lending groups.
2. Check out intergovernmental groups for cooperative organization efforts.
3. Look for trade groups that serve your specific industry at an international level.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Use international organizations for lending to get financial information
Aside from private banks that provide international lending, several international organizations exist for lending money for development efforts. These organizations work with donations from government organizations of member countries to lend to less developed governments and may use their role to dictate political or economic outcomes or act as an international trade promoter.
I recommend:
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the two largest international organizations for lending, both publish extensive lists of documents online. Most resources are available to the public, including financial lending data and other political and economic research.
Investigate intergovernmental organizations for cooperative efforts between government associations
Often, international trade organizations may consist of collaborative efforts by a number of national government agencies. These organizations may publish research data, but also additionally adopt guidelines and principles for international trade organizations.
I recommend:
Use the Agency for International Trade Information and Cooperation and the Federation for International Trade Associations to find out about intergovernmental efforts to facilitate trade between nations. Like other international trade organizations, these intergovernmental bodies publish material available to both the public and to their members.
Consult federal trade associations for help collaborating with international organizations
If you want to become involved in international organizations as a business owner, a good way to network with international groups is through international trade associations. These groups may operate on a federal or industry specific level.
I recommend:
Use the Washington International Trade Association if you'd like to join a federal group for international trade. IMEX Exchange has an extensive list of international organizations, allowing you to find a trade association for a specific country or region where you want to do business.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Determine your reasons for getting involved with international organizations before you join one as a business owner. Some groups make advocacy and causes a priority rather than import and export, so you'll want to have clearly defined goals for networking before you search.
