International Organizations and Policy Regimes

Welcome to the International Organizations and Policy Regimes course! By the end of this course, you will gain a conceptual, analytical, and empirical understanding of the role of International Organizations and Policy Regimes in influencing economic growth and the overall developmental agenda at the national and international levels. The world is witnessing global challenges that include poverty, conflict, pandemic, migration, hunger, climate change, and many other issues. As a prominent part of this course, you will learn about the significance and role of international organizations and their policy implications on these issues. You will also learn about the historical context, contemporary debates, theories, methods, and processes related to the functioning of international organizations, policies, and their global ramifications. In addition, you will examine the emergence of international actors, including non-state international organizations, that play a role in addressing global issues. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of international organizations, particularly concerning the role of formal international organizations and their transition in policy regimes over a period.