Institutions created and joined by states' governments, which give them authority to make collective decisions to manage particular problems on the global agenda, are called ____.

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Intergovernmental organizations, or IGOs, are institutions formed by and consisting of sovereign states that come together for a common purpose, such as managing issues in international trade, security, or human rights. Examples include the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are independent organizations that work towards the same goals, but are not created or joined by governments. World governments and military alliances are not accurate descriptions of IGOs.

Institutions Created and Joined by States' Governments, Which Give Them