Why should Taiwan participate in inter-governmental organizations (IGOs)?
With the development of globalization, most of the emerging issues in the world have become transnational. The solutions of important problems related to security, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, economic, trade and customs affairs, health, drug abuse, terrorism, money laundering, organized crime, environmental protection and the conservation of bio-diversity require the concerted efforts of all countries. The absence of Taiwan in these efforts constitutes a gap in international cooperative efforts. In addition, Taiwan plays an important role in the global economy. Taiwan is currently the world’s 17th largest economy and the 15th largest trading nation. It is also the 4th largest manufacturer of information technology products, among which Taiwan is the largest producer of notebook computers, motherboards and liquid crystal display monitors. Taiwan is capable of contributing more to the global village. Therefore, Taiwan’s inclusion in international efforts serves the
