Which description best defines an Intergovernmental Organization?

• A. An organization formed by private individuals.
• B. An organization formed by member states.
• C. An organization run by corporations.
• D. A local charity.

Answer: (B)

Intergovernmental organizations are formal bodies created by sovereign states through international agreements to pursue shared objectives across borders. Because they are founded by governments, their membership and authority come from member states, not private individuals, corporations, or local charities. This is why the description that best fits is an organization formed by member states. The other options describe entities driven by private actors or local, non-governmental activity, which do not embody the intergovernmental, state-founded nature of these organizations.