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Country Studies Research Guide

Website Links

Some recommended Web sites for Country Studies are listed below: 

An Inter-governmental Organization (IGO) is defined as "an organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations. IGOs are established by treaty or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group." A non-governmental organization, nongovernmental organization, non-government organization, or simply an NGO, is an organization that is, generally, formed independently from the government. NGOs include the most outspoken advocates of human rights, the environment, social programs, women's rights, and more.  A selection of IGOs and NGOs websites is listed below.