Council of Europe established in 1949 with ten founding members. Currently has 46 member states, including Montenegro as latest addition. Article 4 allows membership to any European country meeting democratic standards
OECD was established in 1961 as successor to OEEC. Currently has 38 member countries, including major developed economies. Headquartered at Château de la Muette in Paris. Members represent 1.38 billion people with average life expectancy of 80
Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland with 105 active members. Organizes Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics every four years
WTO deals with global rules of trade between nations. Main function is ensuring smooth, predictable and free trade flows. Organization operates in multiple languages including English, French and Spanish
ICF operates across Canada, US states, and territories. Company provides expertise in energy, climate change, and urban development. Offices located in major US cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington
NGOs operate independently of governments to improve social conditions. About 1.5 million NGOs operate in the United States. NGOs can be formed by any group without government approval