Table of Contents
Part one - informative background information. A chronology charting the historical development of international organizations. International observances - lists specific days, weeks, years and decades which have been dedicated to certain issues or themes e.g: International Women's Day, International Year for the Culture of Peace and the United Nations Decade Against Drug Abuse. Part two - in depth coverage of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. An alphabetical listing of organizations and agencies providing full directory and background details. Part three - unmatched detail on major non-UN organizations. Includes directory details and an overview of the activities and structure of diverse organizations. Part four - other international organizations. Briefer details of other organizations are broken down into 22 core areas of activity, including agriculture, education, economics and finance, arts and culture, development, government, medicine and health, law, religion, science and technology, human rights, sport, tourism, and trade. Each entry includes details of address, telephone and fax number, e-mail and internet address, background and aims, activities, chief personnel, publications and date founded. Part five - who's who in international organizations. Biographical details on over 100 principal officers and other key personnel affiliated to and working within the International Organizations listed. Index.
