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[M7-MAIN] IFIs and Global Governance
[M7-MAIN] IFIs and Global Governance
[M7-MAIN] IFIs and Global Governance
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Module 7 Subtopic 1
International Financial Institutions
Objectives
• Intergovernmentalism – refers to
arrangements whereby nation
states, in situations and conditions
they can control, cooperate with one
another on matters of common
interest.
• The most prominent example is the
United Nations.
• Members maintain their
sovereignty.
Modes of International Cooperation
Two Modes of International Cooperation.
• Supranationalism – refers to
governance arrangements where
states decide to delegate some
responsibility for decision-making
to a body or decision-making forum
that stands above the nation-state.
• The most prominent example is the
European Union.
• Members surrender their
sovereignty to the supranational
organization.
Comprehension Check
If you can answer these without coaching, you are ready for the next lesson.