Definition
Globalization: the fast movement of people, commodities, and ideas in an ever-shrinking world.
International institutions: sometimes referred to as international governmental organizations (IGOs), typically constructed as an international alliance between state actors on the global stage.
International organizations: typically constructed as either international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally.
Introduction
In an increasingly connected world, international organizations that function outside of state boundaries play important roles in economic growth, development opportunities, peacekeeping, and crisis and humanitarian interventions. While state actors and the alliances they form (global organizations) are key to international relations, INGOs, NGOs, and...
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Walsh-Haines, G. (2016). Globalization and Organizations. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_104-1
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