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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Special Program of Assistance for Africa
1, record 1, English, Special%20Program%20of%20Assistance%20for%20Africa
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SPA 1, record 1, English, SPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Special Program of Assistance for Africa(SPA) was established in 1987 as a response to the economic crises of the debt-distressed countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. An informal association of donors, the SPA was intended to support the countries structural adjustment programs with the International Development Association and the International Monetary Fund. The SPA did respond to the challenge. Free of the restrictive formality of other fora, donors were able to test ideas and develop a mutual understanding. High-level donor representation provided the opportunity for meaningful interactions with World Bank and IMF policy makers. The SPA helped to channel substantial quick-disbursing aid. Through peer pressure, it improved donor procedures. It broadened its agenda to address structural impediments to broad-based development. It provided a platform for frank and open exchanges on Africa's economic and social policy issues. It facilitated a convergence of development assistance goals and practices while preserving flexibility. 1, record 1, English, - Special%20Program%20of%20Assistance%20for%20Africa
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme spécial d'assistance à l'Afrique
1, record 1, French, Programme%20sp%C3%A9cial%20d%27assistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27Afrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PSA 1, record 1, French, PSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme spécial d'assistance à l'Afrique (PSA) a été lancé en 1987 en réaction à la crise économique qui sévissait dans les pays lourdement endettés d'Afrique subsaharienne. Association informelle de donateurs, il visait à soutenir les programmes d'ajustement structurel de ces pays conjointement avec l'Association internationale de développement et le Fonds monétaire international. Le PSA a relevé le défi. Exempt du formalisme contraignant des autres instances, il a permis de tester des idées nouvelles et de développer la compréhension mutuelle entre les donateurs. Grâce à une représentation de haut niveau, ceux-ci ont pu avoir des échanges constructifs avec les responsables de la Banque mondiale et du FMI. Le PSA a permis d'acheminer une aide à décaissement rapide importante. Sous la pression des pairs, les donateurs ont amélioré leurs procédures. Le programme d'action a été élargi pour tenter de résoudre les problèmes structurels qui font obstacle au développement général. Le PSA a servi de base à des échanges francs et ouverts sur les questions économiques et sociales qui se posent en Afrique. Il a favorisé la convergence des buts et des pratiques en matière d'aide au développement tout en préservant la flexibilité. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20sp%C3%A9cial%20d%27assistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27Afrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Especial de Asistencia para África
1, record 1, Spanish, Programa%20Especial%20de%20Asistencia%20para%20%C3%81frica
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Kent-Rosanoff test
1, record 2, English, Kent%2DRosanoff%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Kent-Rosanoff Series 2, record 2, English, Kent%2DRosanoff%20Series
correct
- Kent-Rosanoff Free Association Test 3, record 2, English, Kent%2DRosanoff%20Free%20Association%20Test
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The diagnostic use of word association tests as a tool declined with the knowledge that response frequency varies with age, socioeconomic and educational level, sex, cultural background, and other personality factors because it appeared that proper interpretation of scores required norms on many subgroups and additional information about the subject. Nevertheless, the Kent-Rosanoff test has retained its position as a standard laboratory technique. 1, record 2, English, - Kent%2DRosanoff%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to ANAPS, 1968, p. 505, and WOBEH, 1974, p. 381, the Kent-Rosanoff test is a different approach to Jung's free association test. It is sometimes simply designated as word association test(cf. WOBEH, 1974, p. 381). 4, record 2, English, - Kent%2DRosanoff%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liste de Kent-Rosanoff
1, record 2, French, liste%20de%20Kent%2DRosanoff
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liste de 100 mots (anglais) appuyés d'un étalonnage de fréquence des réponses obtenues dans une expérience d'associations libres [...] 1, record 2, French, - liste%20de%20Kent%2DRosanoff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon PIPSY, 1968, p. 35, Kent-Rosanoff ont étalonné la liste de mots servant au test d'association libre de Jung. 2, record 2, French, - liste%20de%20Kent%2DRosanoff
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1983-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pin
1, record 3, English, pin
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A gold pin emblematic of the test shall be presented gratis by the Association to amateur candidates passing the Eighth Figure test, Gold Free Skating test, Gold Pair test, Gold Dance test, or Senior Competition test... 1, record 3, English, - pin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épinglette
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pinglette
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une épinglette d'or emblématique du test doit être présentée gratuitement par l'Association aux candidats ayant réussi le Huitième test de figure, le test de patinage libre or, le test de patinage couple or, le test de danse or et le test de compétition or [...] 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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