member States of the organization. One member suggested that the words “of a universal character” should be placed in square brackets in view of the possibility that the scope of the draft articles might subsequently be extended to regional organizetions. 2ub Article 1, as proposed by the Special Rapporteur, read as followsr 1.For the purposes of the present draft articlesr (a)“International organization” means an intergovernmental organization of a universal character) of organitation” meand, in particular, the constituent instruments of the organisation, its decisions and resolutions adopted in accordance therewith and its established practice) (c) “Organisation of a universal character” means the United Nations, the specialized agencies, the Inte,national Atomic Energy Agency and any similar organization whose membership and responsibilities are of a world-wide character1 (d)“Organization” means the international organization in questionr (e)“Host State” means the State in Who66 territory! (i) The organisation has its seat or an office, or (ii) A meeting of one of its organs or a conference convened by it is held. 2.The provisions of paragraph 1 of this article regarding the use of terms in the present draft are without prejudice to the use of those terms or to the meanings which may be given to them in other international instruments or the internal law of any State.” - 229 -430. The Special Rapportevr agreed that the words “of a universal character@’ in paragraph 1 (a) had been used to mean “with a potential for universality”1 perhaps that wording should be adopted in order to cover orgsnisationa such as those set up by producers and conmmera of certain commod,ities. He would have no objection if all or part of paragraph 1 (a) was placed in square brackets until a final decision had been taken on whether regional organisations should come witk.Pn the scope of the articles.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the definition of international organizations and their characteristics, with a focus on their scope and potential membership. The mention of specialized agencies, atomic energy agency, and similar organizations suggests that the text may be related to international cooperation and governance.

**Category**
International trade, Industry