CFA Level I · CFA Level I Exam · Introduction to Geopolitics
A large international non-governmental organization lobbies several governments to adopt stricter environmental disclosure rules but has no power to enforce laws. This organization is best classified as:
The organization is best classified as a non-state actor seeking to influence policy. It lacks sovereignty and enforcement power, so it works through lobbying and advocacy. It is neither a nation-state nor a supranational body with binding authority over members.
- Aa non-state actor that seeks to influence policyCorrect
- Ba nation-state that pursues security
- Ca supranational body with binding authority over members
Explanation
An NGO is not a state and has no sovereign enforcement authority. It exerts influence by lobbying and advocacy, which makes it a non-state actor. It is not a supranational body with binding authority.
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