Yearbook of International Organizations
Encyclopedia
Yearbook of International Organizations, established in 1910 and published under current title since 1950 is a reference work
on non-profit international organizations. It is published by the Union of International Associations
(UIA) since 1909, and is seen as a quasi-official source associated with the United Nations
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The Yearbook contains a directory of names and addresses, as well as profiles of organizations (historical and structural information, specifics on activities, events and publications as well as biographies of important members). It contains entries on over 60,000 most organizations active in about 300 countries and territories. Entries usually contain contact information, officers or representatives, date of creation, and goals. It profiles international both intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organization
s, from formal structures to informal networks, from professional bodies to recreational clubs.
The Yearbook does not, however, include for-profit enterprises.
The Yearbook is published in five book volumes, on CD-ROM and online.
Reference work
A reference work is a compendium of information, usually of a specific type, compiled in a book for ease of reference. That is, the information is intended to be quickly found when needed. Reference works are usually referred to for particular pieces of information, rather than read beginning to end...
on non-profit international organizations. It is published by the Union of International Associations
Union of International Associations
The Union of International Associations is a non-profit non-governmental organization researching, under UN mandate, the global civil society and publishing information on international organizations, international meetings, world problems, etc. Headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium...
(UIA) since 1909, and is seen as a quasi-official source associated with the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
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The Yearbook contains a directory of names and addresses, as well as profiles of organizations (historical and structural information, specifics on activities, events and publications as well as biographies of important members). It contains entries on over 60,000 most organizations active in about 300 countries and territories. Entries usually contain contact information, officers or representatives, date of creation, and goals. It profiles international both intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
s, from formal structures to informal networks, from professional bodies to recreational clubs.
The Yearbook does not, however, include for-profit enterprises.
The Yearbook is published in five book volumes, on CD-ROM and online.