The document defines and describes several non-state institutions including banks, corporations, cooperatives, trade unions, advocacy groups, and international organizations. It explains that banks are responsible for depositing savings, payment systems, and issuing loans. Corporations can be for-profit stock corporations or not-for-profit non-stock corporations. Cooperatives are owned and controlled democratically by members and often invest in local communities. Trade unions represent workers to negotiate wages and conditions. Advocacy groups give voice to civil society on issues like human rights. International organizations can be international non-governmental organizations or intergovernmental organizations like the UN.