We classify different organisations in Akvopedia according to an '''organisation type'''. Each type have [[Organisation class | sub class]]. The different types are: === NGO ===Non-governmental organisation. An NGO is a legally constituted organization created by * Commercial/private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government. In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments, the NGO maintains its non-governmental status insofar as it excludes government representatives from membership in the organization. For more detail see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngo Wikipedia's NGO entry].sector* Funding Organizations===Commercial ===* Government AgenciesGenerally, a commercial organisation is a form of business organization. The precise definition varies. For more detail see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company Wikipedia's Company entry].* Networks and Professional Associations ===* Non Governmental===Organizations (NGOs)Governmental organisations who are deciding or administrative entities. For more information see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_%28government%29 Wikipedia's Executive government entry].* Universities and Research Institutions* United Nations Organizations===Knowledge institute ===Knowledge institutes works with education, training and research in different forms. They may be higher education, such as a university or they may be a governmental research institute.* Other