The question (6 marks)
Two bodies apply for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. The first, Clean Rivers Collective, was founded by private individuals fourteen months ago, is recognised by its government, has a written constitution and is funded almost wholly by a single foreign company. The second, the Regional Waters Authority, was created last year by an agreement between four governments and is staffed by their officials. Advise both applicants, and state what difference it would make if a body's mandate came from a treaty although its governance were private. (6 marks)
MU Module II, INGOs, hybrid bodies and Article 71; pack ch. 02, sections 6 and 10.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Actors in International Relations of Political Science – III (International Relations).
Authorities you will need
- UN Charter, Article 71
- Geneva Conventions of 1949 and common Article 3
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