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"The first book to tackle the issue of global poverty through the lens of global institutions; this fully updated volume provides an important resource for all students and scholars of international relations, development studies and international political economy"--

UNICEF is one of the best known organizations of the United Nations system and the oldest of the UN's development funds. This book brings out the wider reasons for UNICEF's success and popularity, setting them in the context of UNICEF's evolution since 1946 and drawing lessons for other international organizations.

Provides an introduction to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and an overview of its debates and controversies. This book addresses questions, such as: Where did the IMF come from? What does it do? Why do so many governments participate in its programs? And what are their effects? How can we best reform this key global institution?

Part of Routledge's "Global Institutions" series, this book examines the G8 and its position in global governance in terms of its relationship to the more formal and truly institutionalized mechanisms of global governance: the UN, World Bank and the WTO. It is useful for students and professionals in the field of international relations.

The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum for global politics. This book examines the history, organisation and politics of the institution and assesses its future prospects.

Analyzing the role and impact of Diaspora Organizations (DOs) in International Relations (IR), this interdisciplinary volume provides empirical accounts of their work across Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East.

A study of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a large nongovernmental, global regulatory network whose scope and influence rivals that of the UN system. It explores the ISO's role as a facilitator of essential economic infrastructure and the implication of ISO techniques for a much wider realm of global governance.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Amnesty International and Oxfam to Greenpeace and Save the Children are key players in global politics. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the significant role of NGOs in world politics.

Intended for undergraduates, graduates and those interested in the key institutions of international public policy. Looking at the antecedents of the UN Security Council, as well as the issues and challenges that it faces, this book includes: historical perspectives; the founding vision; procedures and practices; economic enforcement; and more.

The book offers new concepts and theory for the study of international migration by weaving together diverse strands of arguments related to international migration in ways not attempted before. Throughout the chapters, the book brings together original and cross-disciplinary theoretical explorations and original case studies. It also provides a rather global coverage of the phenomena under study, covering migrant destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia, and migrant sending regions in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The book offers new concepts and theory for the study of international migration by weaving together diverse strands of arguments related to international migration in ways not attempted before. Throughout the chapters, the book brings together original and cross-disciplinary theoretical explorations and original case studies. It also provides a rather global coverage of the phenomena under study, covering migrant destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia, and migrant sending regions in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Presenting both a broad overview of the issues and drawing together prestigious scholars and practitioners from a variety of fields, this work provides a significant contribution to debates surrounding both global poverty and the success and future of the MDGs.

Presenting both a broad overview of the issues and drawing together prestigious scholars and practitioners from a variety of fields, this work provides a significant contribution to debates surrounding both global poverty and the success and future of the MDGs.

Today, virtually all UN bodies and specialized agencies are undertaking efforts to incorporate the promotion or protection of human rights into their programs and activities. This title examines these initiatives within the broader context of human rights practice, including the promotion of individual rights.

Tracing the history on international humanitarian action from its early roots through the birth of the Red Cross to the beginning of the UN, this book examines the challenges humanitarian agencies face, from working alongside armies and terrorists to witnessing genocide. It is suitable for those interested in international human rights law.

Human rights and conflict resolution have been traditionally perceived as two separate fields, sometimes in competition or in tension and occasionally with contradictory approaches towards achieving a lasting peace. Although human rights norms have been incorporated and institutionalized by various national, regional and international organizations that deal with conflict resolution, in practice, negotiators and mediators are often pressured to overlook international human rights principles in favor of compliance and more immediate outcomes. The chapters in this volume navigate the relationship between human rights and conflict resolution by fleshing out practical, conceptual and institutional encounters of the two agendas and then by engaging with lessons learned and windows of opportunities for mutual learning.

The book will set the scene through a theoretical introduction to ask the questions, and then features chapters on each IO from experts, with comments and additional insights from experienced practitioners or observers, and a conclusion that explicitly draws out the comparative lessons and contrasts the insights of practitioners from those of external observers. It seeks to develop an alternative approach to the analysis of IOs that takes account of all those involved, whether state representatives, IO leaders and members of the secretariat. .

The World Bank is one of the important and least understood major international institutions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the World Bank's history, development, structure, functionality and activities. It also discusses controversial challenges that the Bank faces in the light of the criticism from campaigners and NGOs.