PO111 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: International Humanitarian Law, Kofi Annan, Internet Governance
Document Summary
Governance: the process of decision making and the process by which decisions are implemented or not implemented. Capacity to make and implement policy in other words to steer society, an organization. Responsive to present and future needs of society. The relationship is defined by sensitivity and vulnerability. Igo purposes (intergovernmental organizations- formal, international public bodies whose members are nation-states) Provide a forum in which decisions can be made and tools to carry them out. Offer regular opportunities for govt. to meet and share views. Support for igos is due to national interest. Created to maintain and consolidate the world peace and security, develop cooperation between states. Decides what is a threat to international security. Decisions are binding but can be side stepped by countries. Icann - internet corporation for assigned names and numbers. Only one can own a top-level level domain. 250 pg application, process costs half a million. 17 applications from africa, 911 from north america.
