Inter-Governmental Organisations (Igos) Definition
An inter-governmental organization (IGO) is an organization composed of governments, or elements of governments, that works to coordinate international relations between states. IGOs are typically created by treaties between several countries and are therefore defined as international organizations. However, some IGOs are created by international custom and general agreement between states, and may therefore be seen as supranational organizations.
IGOs vary greatly in their membership, functions, and structures. They may be global in scope, such as the United Nations (UN), or regional, such as the European Union (EU). Other well-known IGOs include the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
