Transnational Bodies

International Trade Union General Secretary Seeks Treaty Restraints on Corporations

October 30, 2019

In a Social Europe op-ed, Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, a legally-binding global instrument on business and human rights would help remedy "the power and greed of huge corporations [that] have captured governments" and "are acting against the rights and interests of their own workers."
New Resolution Promoted Global Universal Health Coverage

October 23, 2019

In an action supported by the World Health Organization, The global Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has adopted a Resolution on achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, which calls on parliaments and parliamentarians to “take all possible measures to achieve UHC," and stresses the need for robust legal frameworks and the need to allocate adequate resources.
Jamestown Foundation: OSCE May "Democratize" Russia's Occupation in Eastern Ukraine

October 15, 2019

According to the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to hold local elections in Russian-controlled territory in Eastern Ukraine and accept the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's ("OSCE") monitoring and assessment of the democratic validity of the elections.
UNCTAD to Facilitate Redistribution of Digital Economy's Gains

September 06, 2019

Reflecting global efforts to re-distribute the rapidly expanding digital economy's gains, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its first-ever Digital Economy Report 2019 that maps the flow, data, and funds in the world's digital economy.
IMF Spurs Discussion of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies

September 06, 2019

To spur discussion of climate change mitigation strategies, the International Monetary Fund is suggesting fiscal tools, complemented by financial policy tools, such as financial regulation and financial governance, and policies to enhance financial infrastructure and markets, and by monetary policy.
Economist Encourages Multilateral Solution to Taxation of Digital Services

September 04, 2019

In a commentary on the shortcomings of France's Digital Services Tax ("DST") on large tech companies, economist Joyce Beebe urges the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ("OECD") to "generate a solution that is less distortionary and prevents the unilateral measures from expanding."
OSCE Observer from Russia Who “Wished Death On Ukrainians” Leaves Ukraine

August 20, 2019

According to a UNIAN article, military experts believe many Russians who participate in the work of international organizations perform tasks for Russian special services.
Global Governance Advocates Prepare for G-7 Summit

August 19, 2019

The Global Governance Project has produced for distribution at the upcoming G-7 Biarritz Summit a book containing progressive commentary, dialogue and calls to action “offering solutions to the challenges that threaten fair, equitable growth and development.”
Analytics CEO Pushes for Global Water Governance

August 01, 2019

Elizabeth Taylor, the CEO of water data analytics company WaterLoom, characterizes the global governance of water as “the ideal case study” to prepare for cooperation on combating climate change and, for this purpose, pushes for more international data exchanges on water and the integration of water systems.
OSCE Body Links SDGs, Climate with Security

July 26, 2019

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has adopted a Luxembourg Declaration that recommends countries advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their efforts to promote regional security.