Which organizations are cited as examples of regional bodies that coordinate cross-border cooperation?

• A. The World Trade Organization and IMF.
• B. The United Nations Security Council.
• C. The International Olympic Committee.
• D. The European Union and ASEAN.

Answer: (D)

Regional bodies are formed by neighboring countries to coordinate actions, rules, and projects across borders within a specific geographic area. The European Union shows this clearly, aligning policies, trade, regulations, and funding for cross-border cooperation and joint infrastructure across its member states. ASEAN does the same in Southeast Asia, promoting regional integration, trade facilitation, security dialogue, and collaborative initiatives on shared interests like environment and disaster response.

In contrast, the World Trade Organization and IMF operate with a global scope rather than a defined region. The United Nations Security Council is also a global body under the UN system, not a region-specific organization. The International Olympic Committee is a worldwide sports federation, not focused on regional cross-border governance. So the regional examples that coordinate cross-border cooperation are the European Union and ASEAN.