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American Red Cross  
URL:http://www.redcross.org/
Category:International organisations 

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)  
URL:http://www.astd.org/astd
Category:International organisations  International VET  Professional Practice Development 

ASTD is a leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals, forming a world-class community of practice. ASTD's 70,000 members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations - multinational corporations, medium-sized and small businesses, government, academia, consulting firms, and product and service suppliers. ASTD provides resources and publications for professionals, brings practitioners together, provides courses for professional development and sets standards.

Amnesty International  
URL:http://www.amnesty.org/
Category:International organisations  Global Education organisations  Human Rights 

Amnesty International on-line. Concern is for the protection of human rights. The organisation focuses on the release of prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners and the abolition of the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.

Asia e-learning Network (AEN)  
URL:http://www.asia-elearning.net/
Category:International organisations 

Asia e-learning Network (AEN) is a knowledge network for promoting e-learning in the region. The main purposes of the AEN are to share information on the latest e-learning trends and technologies, promote interoperability and resource sharing of e-learning systems and contents, and promote the spread of knowledge on the effective use of e-learning. The 12 countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  
URL:http://www.apec.org/
Category:Multilateral  National Government  Multilateral  World Trade Organisation and Free Trade Agreements  International organisations 

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community. The site provides access to a range of publications, news, business and investment information, databases, and more.

Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP)  
URL:http://www.aiip.org/
Category:International organisations 

The association represents the interest of professionals providing information-related services - online and manual research, document delivery, database design, library support, consulting, writing and publishing. The site highlights the Code of Ethics exercised by information professionals, and offers information about member services, current events, and media releases.

Association of Internet Researchers  
URL:http://aoir.org/
Category:International organisations 

This academic association is dedicated to the advancement of the cross-disciplinary field of Internet studies. It is a resource and support network promoting critical and scholarly Internet research independent from traditional disciplines and existing across academic borders. The association is international in scope. A bibliography of books in the area of Internet studies is provided on the site, in addition to conference information and other resources.

Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory  
URL:http://research.chicagogsb.edu/pricetheory/index.aspx
Category:International organisations 

The Initiative on Chicago Price Theory was established as a University-wide research centre housed in the Graduate Scool of Business. The Center builds on the rich tradition of Chicago Price Theory that emphasizes the fundamental role of markets and incentives in understanding and improving all aspects of modern life.

Bridges.org  
URL:http://www.bridges.org/
Category:International organisations 

Bridges.org is an international non-profit organisation with a mission to help people in developing countries use information and communications technology (ICT) to improve their lives. The site offers access to a newsletter, resource database, advice on key ICT issues, publications, and an e-literacy tool for basic computer use and informing Internet citizens.

Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC)  
URL:http://www.CAYC.CA/
Category:International organisations 

The CAYC is a national multi-disciplinary association concerned with the well being of children, birth through age nine - at home, in preschool settings and at school. The association aims to influence the direction and quality of policies and programs that affect the development and well being of young children in Canada. It publishes the 'Canadian Children' journal http://www.CAYC.CA/Journal.html