Middle Powers and International Organisations

Aynsley Kellow and Peter Carroll

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Abstract: This book provides a unique examination of how a middle power uses international organisations to achieve greater global influence. The authors focus on the OECD, ‘the rich man’s club’ of most of the world’s wealthiest nations. It demonstrates how the decision by Australia to apply for membership was a long drawn out process, delayed by political factors. Eventually agreement was reached with assurances that membership would provide access to valuable and timely policy-related information, especially in relation to international trade and finance. In addition, membership would potentially increase influence by providing greater access to its powerful member states at an earlier stage in their policy discussions and agreements.

Keywords: Politics; and; Public; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
ISBN: 9781788110631
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction , pp 1-26

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Ch 2 Australia, international organisations and foreign policy , pp 27-47

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Ch 3 A search for access and influence , pp 48-82

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Ch 4 Organising the relationship with the OECD , pp 83-107

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Ch 5 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the OECD , pp 108-131

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Ch 6 Trade and agriculture: developing an effective strategy , pp 132-154

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Ch 7 The Development Assistance Committee: a slowly declining priority , pp 155-187

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Ch 8 An extensive involvement: the Treasury Portfolio and the OECD , pp 188-212

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Ch 9 Australia and OECD tax work , pp 213-240

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Ch 10 The OECD’s work on the environment , pp 241-270

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Ch 11 Australia and the OECD work on education , pp 271-299

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Ch 12 A leading role for Australia: health work at the OECD , pp 300-323

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Ch 13 Australia’s role in organisational maintenance, reform, and adaptation , pp 324-349

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Ch 14 Conclusions , pp 350-366

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