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1. Asian Productivity Organisation Hierarchical Display of Asian Productivity Organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation Concept of Asian Productivity Organisation See the dictionary definition of Asian Productivity Organisation. Characteristics of Asian Productivity [...]...
2. Asian and Pacific Development Centre Hierarchical Display of Asian and Pacific Development Centre International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation Concept of Asian and Pacific Development Centre See the dictionary definition of Asian and Pacific Development Centre. Characteristics of Asian and [...]...
3. Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union Hierarchical Display of Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union Concept of Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union See the dictionary definition of Asian-Pacific [...]...
4. African Organisation Hierarchical Display of African organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International organisation African organisation Concept of African organisation See the dictionary definition of African organisation. [...]...
5. American Organisation Hierarchical Display of American organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International organisation American organisation Concept of American organisation See the dictionary definition of American [...]...
6. Arab Organisation Hierarchical Display of Arab organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International organisation Arab organisation Concept of Arab organisation See the dictionary definition of Arab organisation. [...]...
7. International Organisation Hierarchical Display of International organisation International Relations > International affairsInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > African organisationInternational Organisations > World organisations > World organisationInternational Organisations > [...]...
8. Latin American Organisation Hierarchical Display of Latin American organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisationsProduction, Technology And Research > Technology and technical regulations > Biotechnology > International organisation Latin American organisation Concept of Latin American [...]...
9. ASEAN Countries Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
10. Strategic Reserves Hierarchical Display of Strategic reserves Energy > Energy policy > Energy policy > Energy storage Strategic reserves Concept of Strategic reserves See the dictionary definition of Strategic reserves. Characteristics of Strategic reserves [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
11. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Association Of Southeast Asian Nations Summary of Association Of Southeast Asian Nations Commonly known by the acronyn ASEAN, a regional cooperation association concerned with the promotion of economic development and trade among the member states. The group was founded at Bangkok in 1967 [...]...
12. World Organisation Hierarchical Display of World organisation International Organisations > World organisationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International organisation World organisation Concept of World organisation See the dictionary definition of World organisation. Characteristics of [...]...
13. Non-governmental Organisation Non-governmental Organisation (ngo) in Election Law Entities that are neither a part of a government or are conventional for-profit businesses. Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs are highly diverse and can be engaged in a wide range of activities, generally for the public good. In the [...]...
14. Asian Development Bank Summary of Asian Development Bank A multilateral development bank formed in 1966 to provide capital to Asian and Pacific countries to expand their economic infrastructure and industrial base. Capital is contributed to the bank by its members, which include both regional, i.e., Asian, and [...]...
15. Secretariat of the Pacific Community Hierarchical Display of Secretariat of the Pacific Community International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisationGeography > Economic geography > Countries of the Pacific Community Concept of Secretariat of the Pacific Community See the dictionary definition of [...]...
16. European Organisation Hierarchical Display of European organisation International Organisations > European organisationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International organisation European organisation Concept of European organisation See the dictionary definition of European organisation. [...]...
17. Countries of the Pacific Community Hierarchical Display of Countries of the Pacific Community Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation > Secretariat of the Pacific Community Concept of Countries of the Pacific Community See the dictionary definition of [...]...
18. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC): A regional cooperation organization [...]...
19. Palestine Liberation Organisation Hierarchical Display of Palestine Liberation Organisation International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Arab organisationGeography > Political geography > Arab League countriesInternational Relations > International security > International issue > Palestine question [...]...
20. Association of South East Asian Nations Association Of South East Asian Nations Association of South East Asian Nations Outline ASEAN was established in 1967. Its Secretariat is located in Jakarta. Its members are Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei and Vietnam. Papua New Guinea has the status of an [...]...
21. UN Industrial Development Organisation Hierarchical Display of UN Industrial Development Organisation International Organisations > United Nations > UN specialised agencyIndustry > Industrial structures and policy > Industrial policy > Industrial development Concept of UN Industrial Development Organisation See the dictionary [...]...
22. SAARC Countries Hierarchical Display of SAARC countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation > South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC countries Concept of SAARC countries See the dictionary definition of SAARC [...]...
23. International Organisation for Migration Hierarchical Display of International Organisation for Migration International Organisations > World organisations > World organisationSocial Questions > Migration > Migration Concept of International Organisation for Migration See the dictionary definition of International Organisation [...]...
24. Voluntary Organisation Hierarchical Display of Voluntary organisation Social Questions > Social affairs > Social life > Collective activitiesInternational Organisations > Non-governmental organisations > Non-governmental organisationInternational Relations > Cooperation policy > Humanitarian aid > [...]...
25. Organisation of American States Hierarchical Display of Organisation of American States International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > American organisationGeography > Political geography > OAS countries Concept of Organisation of American States See the dictionary definition of Organisation of American [...]...
26. International Maritime Organisation International Maritime Organisation OutlineThe IMO came into existence in 1958 pursuant to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization, adopted on 6 March 1948 in Geneva, to establish a specialized agency of the UN for shipping matters. The IMO is also known as the Intergover......
27. Development Bank Resources See Also World Bank Bank Regulation History of Banking Functions of the World Bank...
28. World Customs Organisation Hierarchical Display of World Customs Organisation International Organisations > World organisations > World organisationTrade > Tariff policy > Tariff policy Concept of World Customs Organisation See the dictionary definition of World Customs Organisation. Characteristics of World [...]...
29. Asian Currency Units A unit of account, employed in some Asian banks, equal to the U.S. dollar.The Asian currency unit arose to circumvent banking regulations which prohibited accounts denominated in terms of foreign currency.......
30. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): A regional cooperation organization including Australia, Brunei. Canada. [...]...
31. World Trade Organisation World Trade Organisation (wto) and Europe There is an entry on world trade organisation (wto) in the European legal encyclopedia. World Trade Organisation and the European Union Resources See Also WTO Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "World Trade Organisation (wto)" in the [...]...
32. Asean Asean Definition of Asean in International Trade The following is a concept of Asean in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Association of Southeast Asian nations is a political and economic orga_nization of the countries [...]...
33. Asian Legal Systems Asian Law and Legal Systems Contents of Asian Law and Legal Systems Contents of this subject matter include: Asian history and cultural development Perceptions of different legal systems, orientalism & reverse orientalism, 'Asian values' & 'American values' Legal pluralism; [...]...
34. East African Community East African Community (EAC) The East African Community, abbreviated as EAC, is a regional intergovernmental organisation with its headquarters in Arusha (Tanzania), consisting of the following member countries: Burundi BI Rwanda RW Uganda UG Kenya KE Tanzania TZ The Treaty for [...]...
35. World Meteorological Organisation Hierarchical Display of World Meteorological Organisation International Organisations > United Nations > UN specialised agencyInternational Organisations > United Nations > UN programmes and funds > UN Environment Programme > Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeScience > Natural [...]...
36. Pacific Islands Forum Hierarchical Display of Pacific Islands Forum International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Asian organisation Concept of Pacific Islands Forum See the dictionary definition of Pacific Islands Forum. Characteristics of Pacific Islands Forum [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
37. World Intellectual Property Organisation Hierarchical Display of World Intellectual Property Organisation International Organisations > United Nations > UN specialised agencyProduction, Technology And Research > Research and intellectual property > Intellectual property Concept of World Intellectual Property Organisation See the [...]...
38. Asian Financial Crisis Asian Financial Crisis (1997–98) Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Asian Financial Crisis (1997–98): Triggered by the collapse of the Thai baht, the crisis threatened to lead to global economic meltdown, but was ultimately limited [...]...
39. APEC Countries Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
40. Organisation Hierarchical Display of Organisation Business And Competition > Legal form of organisationsBusiness And Competition > Business classification > Type of businessFinance > Taxation > Tax on income > Corporation taxLaw > Civil law > Civil law > Legal status > Legal personBusiness [...]...
41. Employers' Organisation Employers' organisation in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Employers' organisation provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: A body of employers associated for the collective protection and promotion of their interests. Can engage in collective bargaining with trade unions or [...]...
42. Asian Law The Legal History of South Asian Law in East AfricaThis section provides an overview of South Asian Law in East Africa ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading South Asian Law in East Africa in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of [...]...
43. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Literature Review on Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Kerstin Martens offers the following summary about the topic of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): This entry [...]...
44. World Tourism Organisation Hierarchical Display of World Tourism Organisation International Organisations > United Nations > UN specialised agencySocial Questions > Social affairs > Leisure > Tourism Concept of World Tourism Organisation See the dictionary definition of World Tourism Organisation. Characteristics [...]...
45. Organisation Chart Hierarchical Display of Organisation chart Business And Competition > Management > Management techniquesBusiness And Competition > Business organisation > Company structureEuropean Union > EU institutions and European civil service > Institutional structure Organisation chart Concept [...]...
46. Caricom Caricom Caricom in International Trade Meaning of Caricom, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Caribbean Community Market (CARICOM) is an organization of 15 Caribbean nations established in 1973 whose main purposes are to promote economic integration and [...]...
47. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and Global Business Law Find out, in this world legal encyclopedia, additional information relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development....
48. Common Organisation of Markets Hierarchical Display of Common organisation of markets Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Agricultural policy > Common agricultural policyTrade > Trade policy > Trade policy > Market interventionEconomics > Economic policy > Economic policy > Intervention policyTrade > Trade [...]...
49. Southern African Development Community Southern African Development Community (SADC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Southern African Development Community (SADC): A regional cooperation organization including Angola, Botswana, [...]...
50. Exclusion From An International Organisation Hierarchical Display of Exclusion from an international organisation International Relations > International affairs > International organisationInternational Relations > International affairs > International affairs > International sanctions Exclusion from an international organisation [...]...
51. Asian Resources See Also Legal System Country Jurisdiction Immigration Consulate...
52. Southeast Asian Law The Legal History of Southeast Asian LawThis section provides an overview of Southeast Asian Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Southeast Asian Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University [...]...
53. European Space Agency Embracing mainstream international law, this section on european space agency explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. European Space Agency and the European Union Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental [...]...
54. South Asian Law The Legal History of South Asian LawThis section provides an overview of South Asian Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading South Asian Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The [...]...
55. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, abbreviated as OECD and based in Paris (FR), is an international organisation of 35 countries committed to democracy and the market economy. The forerunner to the OECD was [...]...
56. African Union Definition of African Union Within the context of international organizations, the following is a brief meaning of african union: African Union (AU) is the successor of Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and came into existence in 2002 at Durban summit in South Africa. Its headquarters are [...]...
57. Ecowas Countries Hierarchical Display of Ecowas countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > African organisation > Economic Community of West African States Ecowas countries Concept of Ecowas countries See the dictionary definition of Ecowas [...]...
58. Arab League Countries Hierarchical Display of Arab League countries Geography > Political geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Arab organisation > Palestine Liberation OrganisationInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Arab organisation > Arab League [...]...
59. Organisation of Transport Hierarchical Display of Organisation of transport Transport > Organisation of transportTransport > Transport policy > Transport policySocial Questions > Health > Health policy > Organisation of health care > Transport of patients Organisation of transport Concept of Organisation of [...]...
60. ALADI Countries Hierarchical Display of ALADI countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Latin American organisation > ALADI ALADI countries Concept of ALADI countries See the dictionary definition of ALADI countries. Characteristics of ALADI [...]...
61. Nordic Council Definition of Nordic Council Within the context of international organizations, the following is a brief meaning of nordic council: The Nordic Council is a geo-political, inter-parliamentary forum for co-operation between the Nordic countries-which consists of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway [...]...
62. Benelux Benelux Summary of Benelux An acronym for Belgium-Nether- lands-Luxembourg. Following World War II, the three nations formed a customs union with long- range objectives of establishing a single monetary and fiscal system. The localized objectives of the three Benelux countries were [...]...
63. Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2 Contents Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in ... Read more...
64. Nafta Nafta Nafta in International Trade Meaning of Nafta, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A free trade agreement comprising Canada, Mexico and the United States. The objectives of the agreement are to eliminate barriers to trade, promote conditions of fair [...]...
65. Central American Bank for Economic Integration Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
66. CIS Countries Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
67. Association of Caribbean States Hierarchical Display of Association of Caribbean States International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > American organisation Concept of Association of Caribbean States See the dictionary definition of Association of Caribbean States. Characteristics of Association of [...]...
68. Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ContentsConvention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries ... Read more...
69. ISO ISO in International Trade Meaning of ISO, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The International Standards Organization was established in 1947 as a worldwide federation of national bodies representing approximately 90 members. The scope of ISO covers [...]...
70. Western European Union Embracing mainstream international law, this section on western european union explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Western European Union and the European Union Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental [...]...
71. IATA Embracing mainstream international law, this section on iata explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources [...]...
72. Asia Dynamic Asian Economies (DAEs) and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Dynamic Asian Economies (DAEs): In recent OECD discussions and publications, this term has been used to [...]...
73. European Social Charter Embracing mainstream international law, this section on european social charter explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional [...]...
74. Organisation of Research Hierarchical Display of Organisation of research Production, Technology And Research > Research and intellectual property > ResearchProduction, Technology And Research > Research and intellectual property > Research policyProduction, Technology And Research > Research and intellectual [...]...
75. Apec Definition of Apec in International Trade The following is a concept of Apec in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is a forum of 21 Pacific Rim countries (including United States, Canada, [...]...
76. Palestine Question Hierarchical Display of Palestine question International Relations > International security > International issueGeography > Economic geography > CAEU countries > PalestineGeography > Economic geography > Mediterranean third countries > IsraelInternational Organisations > [...]...
77. Restrictive Trade Practice Hierarchical Display of Restrictive trade practice Business And Competition > CompetitionFinance > Prices > Prices > Discriminatory priceBusiness And Competition > Business organisation > Economic concentrationBusiness And Competition > Business organisation > Economic [...]...
78. Mercosur Countries Hierarchical Display of Mercosur countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Latin American organisation > Mercosur Mercosur countries Concept of Mercosur countries See the dictionary definition of Mercosur countries. Characteristics [...]...
79. GCC Countries Hierarchical Display of GCC countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Arab organisation > Gulf Cooperation Council GCC countries Concept of GCC countries See the dictionary definition of GCC countries. Characteristics of GCC [...]...
80. Organisation of Production Hierarchical Display of Organisation of production Agri-Foodstuffs > Production > Production policyEmployment And Working Conditions > Organisation of work and working conditions > Organisation of work > Work studyBusiness And Competition > Competition > Restrictive trade practice > [...]...
81. African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
82. IFLA Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
83. CAEMC Countries Hierarchical Display of CAEMC countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > African organisation > Central African Economic and Monetary Community CAEMC countries Concept of CAEMC countries See the dictionary definition of CAEMC [...]...
84. Free Trade Agreement Free Trade Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Free Trade Agreement: An agreement between two or more countries establishing a free trade area (FTA)....
85. Shell Company A "paper" company, usually operated without employees. Normally an attorney or other local agent or management company performs the legal duties of the company on behalf of the stockholders. Shell companies often operate in tax-free or low- tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, Liechtenstein,......
86. Caribbean Development Bank Embracing mainstream international law, this section on caribbean development bank explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also World Bank Bank Regulation History of Banking Functions of the World Bank Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
87. Arab Common Market Countries Hierarchical Display of Arab Common Market countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Arab organisation > Council of Arab Economic Unity > Arab Common Market Arab Common Market countries Concept of Arab Common Market countries See [...]...
88. WAEMU Countries Hierarchical Display of WAEMU countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > African organisation > West African Economic and Monetary Union WAEMU countries Concept of WAEMU countries See the dictionary definition of WAEMU countries. [...]...
89. EFTA Countries Hierarchical Display of EFTA countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > European organisations > European organisation > EFTA EFTA countries Concept of EFTA countries See the dictionary definition of EFTA countries. Characteristics of EFTA countries [rtbs [...]...
90. Organisation of Teaching Hierarchical Display of Organisation of teaching Education And Communications > Organisation of teachingEducation And Communications > Education > Education policy Organisation of teaching Concept of Organisation of teaching See the dictionary definition of Organisation of teaching. [...]...
91. Organisation of Professions Hierarchical Display of Organisation of professions Employment And Working Conditions > Labour law and labour relations Organisation of professions Concept of Organisation of professions See the dictionary definition of Organisation of professions. Characteristics of Organisation of [...]...
92. Company Member Hierarchical Display of Company member Business And Competition > Business organisation > Company structureBusiness And Competition > Legal form of organisations > Organisation > Firm governed by commercial law > Partnership Company member Concept of Company member See the dictionary [...]...
93. Holding Company Holding Company in International Trade Meaning of Holding Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Holding companies are corporations that are created for the sole purpose of obtaining and managing a controlling interest in other companies. There are [...]...
94. Organisation of Work Hierarchical Display of Organisation of work Employment And Working Conditions > Organisation of work and working conditionsEmployment And Working Conditions > Employment > Vocational training > Training leaveScience > Humanities > Social sciences > Sociology > Industrial [...]...
95. Central American Integration System Hierarchical Display of Central American Integration System International Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Latin American organisationGeography > Economic geography > CAIS countries Concept of Central American Integration System See the dictionary definition of Central [...]...
96. Caricom Countries Hierarchical Display of Caricom countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > American organisation > Caricom Caricom countries Concept of Caricom countries See the dictionary definition of Caricom countries. Characteristics of Caricom [...]...
97. Regional Organizations Regional organizations are, under some perspectives, international organizations, as they are members of the international community and encompass geopolitical entities that, in their operations or activities, transcend a single state or country. However, its membership is characterized by [...]...
98. Industrial Development Resources See Also Economic Development Social development...
99. European Development Fund EDF and the Treaties of the European Union Description of EDF provided by the European Union Commission: The European Development Fund is the main instrument for Community aid for development cooperation in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the Overseas Countries and [...]...
100. Pre-packaging Hierarchical Display of Pre-packaging Trade > Marketing > Preparation for market Concept of Pre-packaging See the dictionary definition of Pre-packaging. Characteristics of Pre-packaging [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Pre-packaging Spanish: Preacondicionamiento French: [...]...
101. Southern Africa Development Community Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
102. Organisation of Elections Hierarchical Display of Organisation of elections Politics > Electoral procedure and voting Organisation of elections Concept of Organisation of elections See the dictionary definition of Organisation of elections. Characteristics of Organisation of elections [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
103. CAIS Countries Hierarchical Display of CAIS countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Latin American organisation > Central American Integration System CAIS countries Concept of CAIS countries See the dictionary definition of CAIS countries. [...]...
104. Central American Common Market Summary of Central American Common Market A free trade area among the nations of Central America, established in 1960 by a treaty between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The common market began operations in 1961, and Costa Rica joined the group in 1962. Honduras dropped [...]...
105. Benelux Countries Hierarchical Display of Benelux countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > European organisations > European organisation > Benelux Benelux countries Concept of Benelux countries See the dictionary definition of Benelux countries. Characteristics of Benelux [...]...
106. EBRD EBRD and the European Union Resources See Also World Bank Bank Regulation History of Banking Functions of the World Bank Resources See Also European Bank for Reconstruction and Development...
107. Development Assistance Committee Development Assistance Committee (DAC) The Development Assistance Committee, or DAC, is the principal body through which the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) deals with issues related to co-operation with developing countries. The DAC comprises 22 Member States and [...]...
108. Mercosur The Mercosur treaty creates something of a free trade zone among countries in the southern part of South America. The related Mercosur organization posts materials in Spanish. For information about Mercosur materials, see A Guide to MERCOSUR Legal Research: Sources and Documents. [...]...
109. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, abbreviated as OPEC, is a global organisation devoted to ensuring stability and shared control of the petroleum markets. OPEC was established in September 1960 and formally constituted [...]...
110. Minority Language Hierarchical Display of Minority language Science > Humanities > Social sciences > Linguistics > Language Minority language Concept of Minority language See the dictionary definition of Minority language. Characteristics of Minority language [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
111. CACM Countries Hierarchical Display of CACM countries Geography > Economic geographyInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > Latin American organisation > Central American Integration System > Central American Common Market CACM countries Concept of CACM countries See the dictionary [...]...
112. Efta Efta Efta in International Trade Meaning of Efta, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The European Free Trade Association is an intergovernmental organization set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its four Member [...]...
113. Air Transport Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
114. Party Organisation Hierarchical Display of Party organisation Politics > Political partyPolitics > Politics and public safety > Institutional activityPolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics Party organisation Concept of Party organisation See the dictionary definition of Party organisation. [...]...
115. International Trade Union Confederation Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration...
116. NATO Definition of NATO Within the context of international organizations, the following is a brief meaning of nato: North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO is intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. The organization constitutes a [...]...
117. Comecon Embracing mainstream international law, this section on comecon explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Comecon and Europe There is an entry on comecon in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Comecon" in the [...]...
118. OSCE Embracing mainstream international law, this section on osce explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. OSCE (Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe) and Europe There is an entry on osce (organisation for security and co-operation in europe) in [...]...
119. Arab Common Market Arab Common Market Outline The ACM came into existence in 1965, pursuant to an agreement signed in 1964 by the Arab League states. Its initial members included Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Palestine Liberation Organisation, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yeme......
120. EADI Hierarchical Display of EADI International Organisations > Non-governmental organisations > Non-governmental organisation Concept of EADI See the dictionary definition of EADI. Characteristics of EADI [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of EADI Spanish: EADI French: EADI German: [...]...