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The ILD, or the Institute for Liberty and Democracy, is a “non-profit organization based in Lima, Peru, the ILD is an internationally respected think tank that has emerged not just as an intellectual force in the field of development but also as an agent of change in the developing and post-Soviet world in the effort to move the assets of the poor from the extralegal economy into an inclusive market economy.” The ILD, whose president is the world renowned economist Hernando de Soto, has worked with different governments to implement economic programs for their countries. “At the core of the ILD vision is the concept of “extralegality” –that ordinary, mostly poor property owners and entrepreneurs remain marginalized as long as they are deprived of three legal institutions essential for the creation of wealth.” These three institutions include fungible property rights, organizational forms, identity devices. This organization is interesting because it effects the Latin American political and economic systems, and will hopefully one day bring about a positive change that will further develop that part of the world. http://ild.org.pe/en/whatisild

International Relations affect many aspects of our everyday lives. It can limit the things we do, places we go, and future plans. An example of International Relations affecting everyday life would be the limitation we face when wanting to travel. We think we are limited in the places we can travel because of the hostility that some nations have towards the United States and its citizens. For example, if we wanted to participate in a sporting event or educational conference in a country that has ill feelings towards Americans, we would feel uneasy or not be able to attend at all. We wouldn’t want anyone wishing to come to the United States to feel that way, and we are accepting and welcoming of all persons that come to the United States, especially for sporting events or educational conferences. Unfortunately, people place labels and have misconceptions about people because a small few give the rest a bad name. Referring to the September 11^th attacks, many Middle Easterners feel unwelcome at home, and when wishing to come to the United States, might face a harder time getting here. We feel that this is wrong and we make sure to not have such attitudes, and in this way we affect international relations.

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