ABSTRACT
Elements that recur or are common to matters covered in the previous chapters are identified. The speed at which international action deals with technologies is discussed, as is whether custom or treaty is best suited to cope with developments. The congruence of membership between the UN and the various institutions that have been created to manage specific matters is charted. Thereafter, the strategies that ensure that there is global representation in these institutions and among their senior officials are considered. In some instances of decision-making, weight is afforded to particular factors such as involvement or contribution in the area concerned. Throughout, the importance of the involvement of experts is stressed. The extent to which the institutions dealt with function as legislatures or legislators is considered. Finally, a brief comment sums up. Traditional state sovereignty remains as dogma, but in many instances, states have been willing to restrict their freedoms, to the advantage of all.
