Government

Energy Charter Energy Charter- Legally-binding multilateral instrument that strengthens the rule of law on energy issues. The Cairns Group The Cairns Group- Trade group of 19 agricultural exporting countries, accounting for one-third of the world’s agricultural exports. Works for the reduction of tariffs, domestic su… G24 - Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development G24 - Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development- Concerts the position of developing countries on monetary and development finance i… Multi-Governmental Organizations Multi-Governmental Organizations- Extensive directory of web sites. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)- Global organization dedicated to stability in and shared control of the petroleum markets. Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO) Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO)- An international organisation created by nations and peoples around the world who are not represented as such in the world's… Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Bank for International Settlements (BIS)- Coordinates regulations in the fields of financial services to promote international financial stability. Publications available include … International Organization for Migration (IOM) International Organization for Migration (IOM)- Promoting humane and orderly policies in the movement of persons across borders. Supports migrant health protections, assisted retu… World Customs Organization (WCO) World Customs Organization (WCO)- Develops standards and provides technical support for the harmonization of procedures governing the movement of people and commodities. World Tourism Organization (WTO) World Tourism Organization (WTO)- Global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how. The National Security Archive at George Washington University The National Security Archive at George Washington University- Provides access to government documents declassified under the Freedom of Information Act(FOIA)in the form of electr… United Kingdom Intelligence Agencies United Kingdom Intelligence Agencies- Profile of British intelligence agencies, including structure and areas of operation and lines of accountability. The Literature of Intelligence The Literature of Intelligence- A searchable archive of materials covering such aspects of intelligence such as histories, collection and analysis, covert action, US and foreign a… Association of Former Intelligence Officers Association of Former Intelligence Officers- AFIO provides a venue for applying independent, seasoned professional expertise and perspectives to historic, current, and future nati… Virtual World of Intelligence Virtual World of Intelligence- Links to spy agencies, military intelligence, and counterintelligence. Infowar Guide - Intelligence Infowar Guide - Intelligence- Information, documents, articles, readings, and links related to intelligence and national security. Intelligence Resource Program Intelligence Resource Program- The American intelligence community was shaped by nearly half a century of Cold War with the Soviet Union. With the end of the Cold War the communit… Intelligence Online Intelligence Online- The electronic edition of Intelligence Newsletter on the Internet designed to "appeal to diplomats, military and political officials, the heads of company sec… Cryptome Cryptome- Documents on cryptology, dual-use technologies, and national security and intelligence. Includes archives. Africa Intelligence Africa Intelligence- Disseminates information and news on African politics and economics. Includes biographies of African leaders and links to news in specific countries. Governments on the WWW Governments on the WWW- Database of governmental institutions and political parties. World World World World- With a limited set of links to governments. Canada Safety Council Canada Safety Council- National not for profit non government organization. Assembly of European Regions Assembly of European Regions- Political organization of the regions of Europe and the speaker for their interests in Europe and beyond. Public Affairs Council Public Affairs Council- Organization for US public affairs professionals. Scheduled conferences, news for lobbyists, password-protected member login area. United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad- Endeavors to protect and preserve monuments and buildings in Europe associated with the heritage of U.S… Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs- State of Washington CAPAA. The Association of Inspector's General The Association of Inspector's General- Offers support to U.S. offices of IG professionals. Canadian Access and Privacy Association Canadian Access and Privacy Association- Association for persons interested in the access to information and privacy legislation in Canada. Federal Managers Association Federal Managers Association- Representing interests of federal executives, managers and supervisors in the Federal Government Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation- An association of individuals, agencies and organizations, which comprise the international community of professional and occupat… Parliamentarians for Global Action Parliamentarians for Global Action- Government leaders and Members of Parliament work together across borders to affect issues with global impact. National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers- Mission to promote effective and efficient administration of human services through active participation by state an… Energy Communities Alliance Energy Communities Alliance- A non-profit membership organization of counties and cities that host, or are significantly impacted by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance- Objective to promote and advance sustainable democracy and to improve and consolidate electoral processes world-wid… Society of Government Meeting Professionals NATCAP Chapter Society of Government Meeting Professionals NATCAP Chapter- Dedicated to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings National Council of Social Security Management Associations National Council of Social Security Management Associations- The national organization representing the ten field management associations in the Social Security Administration The Partnership for Public Service The Partnership for Public Service- Works to make the government an employer of choice for talented Americans. Includes an FAQ on how to apply for a job with the Federal governmen… National Association of Counties National Association of Counties- The only national organization that represents county governments in the United States Action with Communities in Rural England Action with Communities in Rural England- A charity which supports sustainable rural community development and thus alleviates rural disadvantage in England. Includes information … CANARIE CANARIE- Canadian non-profit collaboration between business and government, coordinates improved Internet access and network connectivity throughout the country, established 1993.… The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities- The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) is a national members' association for municipalities… Inter-Parliamentary Union Inter-Parliamentary Union- The Union is the focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of … Luxembourg Luxembourg- Ministère des Affaires Etrangères. Spain Spain- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación). South Korea South Korea- Ministry of Foreign Affairs United Kingdom United Kingdom- Foreign and Commonwealth Office Home. Belgium Belgium- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Portugal Portugal- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros). Norway Norway- Ministry of Foreign Affairs.