Intergovernmental Organization (IGO)
An intergovernmental organization, sometimes referred to as an IGO, is an organization made up of sovereign states or sometimes multiple IGOs. They are established by treaties that are formed by the lawful representatives of the sovereign states involved after a ratification process, and are an important component of international law. IGOs have different functions, purposes and membership requirements. They can be global, cultural, religious, economic or educational organizations, among others. Some examples of current IGOs include the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
