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Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Objectives and Terminology -- 1.1.1 International Organizations -- 1.1.2 Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) -- 1.1.3 International Parliamentary Assembly -- 1.2 Democratic Legitimacy of IGOs -- References -- Books, Book Chapters, Articles, Studies, Papers -- Chapter 2: Characterization of International Parliamentary Bodies -- 2.1 Geographical Distribution -- 2.2 Degree of Affiliation with the IGO -- 2.2.1 Parliamentary Assemblies with Formal Status Within the IGO -- 2.2.2 Parliamentary Assemblies with Informal Status Within the IGO -- 2.3 Supranational Parliamentary Institutions -- References -- Books, Book Chapters, Articles, Studies, Papers -- Chapter 3: The European Parliament -- 3.1 Composition -- 3.2 Structure and Operation -- 3.2.1 Political Groups -- 3.2.2 Sessions -- 3.3 Powers -- 3.3.1 Legislative Power -- 3.3.2 Budgetary Power -- 3.3.3 Supervisory Power -- References -- Books, Book Chapters, Articles, Studies, Papers -- Chapter 4: Inter-Parliamentary Union -- 4.1 Historical Development, Definition and Legal Status -- 4.2 Composition and Structure -- 4.3 IPU Activities -- 4.3.1 Common Principles for Support to Parliaments -- 4.3.2 Parliamentary Conference on the WTO -- References -- Books, Book Chapters, Articles, Studies, Papers -- Chapter 5: The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe -- 5.1 Legal Basis and Legal Status of the OSCE -- 5.1.1 The Blue Book -- 5.1.2 The Helsinki Final Act -- 5.1.3 Charter of Paris for a New Europe -- 5.1.4 Rome Decision 1993 and the Question of Legal Capacity -- 5.1.5 Budapest Summit 1994 and the Legal Status of the OSCE -- 5.2 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly -- 5.2.1 Establishment -- 5.2.2 Structure -- 5.2.3 Budget -- 5.2.4 Relation with the Parent Organization -- 5.2.4.1 Status of the OSCE PA.

There has been a growing propensity among states to associate together in international governmental organizations, or IGOs, for a variety of purposes. Why do states join IGOs, and what are the consequences for states of membership in IGOs? In this analysis, an explanation is sought, drawing on the theory of functionalism espoused by David Mitrany and others, taking into account the number of years a state has had sovereignty, level of technology, extent of party competition, and overall power. For Third World states, membership in IGOs is associated with enhanced economic performance. An increasing number of IGOs in the system appears to lessen the states' mean proneness to war. Functionalist predictions are upheld. But functionalism needs to be supplemented both for comprehensive explanations and as a prescription for the future. Already there are so many IGOs that it is difficult for states to control them, which could make them progressively irrelevant or even jeopardize their existence.

Der erste Band enthält in 2 Teilen in alphabetischer Reihenfolge die konstituierenden Dokumente und Statuten von 77 internationalen Organisationen, einschließlich Unterorganisationen in den Bereichen Politik, Wirtschaft, Soziales, Recht und Verteidigung. Den Texten ist jeweils eine kurze Einleitung vorausgestellt, häufig schließt sich eine Bibliographie an. Ein Anhang bietet einen Überblick über die Mitgliedschaft in den Organisationen sowie eine knappe allgemeine Bibliographie. Die folgenden Bände enthalten in ähnlicher Ordnung und Aufmachung die Dokumente und Statuten internationaler Organisationen in den in den Titeln genannten Bereichen. (SWP-Rtr)

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to build a conceptual framework helping to understand the relationship between the principle of multilateralism in global policy relations and the role of international governmental organizations (IGOs). The paper develops conceptual building blocks to design adequate for international organizations for result-oriented effective multilateralism.


Design/methodology/approach
Literature review and in-depth theoretical analysis served to construct a framework that helps to see the variety of IGOs against global policy problems they serve to solve.


Findings
The analysis highlighted several lessons that can be learned, including the need for an efficient match between the nature of the global policy problem and the mandate and the size of IGO. The paper indicated the importance of efficient mechanisms to make international organizations accountable to member states while allowing for effective leadership.


Research limitations/implications
The heterogeneity of IGOs makes a generalization difficult, hence, the proposed framework necessarily remains relatively generic. Still, this paper provides a first analytical basis for the comparison of IGO with regard to global policy problems they have been set to solve.


Practical implications
The author pointed to the way how to improve the fit between global policy problems and IGOs to make multilateralism more effective. The framework can be used to learn what can be expected from a given IGO and to see IGOs in their proper roles.


Social implications
The paper might of interest to decision-makers and international public opinion eager to either criticize or praise international organizations based on a simplistic, if not ideological approaches. The paper develops arguments that help influence the evolution of international organizations.


Originality/value
IGO are increasing in number and forms leading to confusion to their role and impact. This framework can be used to realistically assess the role of IGOs in global public policies.