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FREE WORLD POLICY [3 records]
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 2007-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Policy Group
1, record 2, English, International%20Policy%20Group
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. This group promotes a global environment for e-commerce that facilitates economic growth, maximizes the social potential, and reflects and supports the needs of all Canadians. Working through multilateral trade organizations, such as the World Trade Organization, Free Trade Agreement of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation, the group promotes harmonized policy frameworks and regulations to foster global e-commerce and remove impediments to trade. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Policy%20Group
Record 2, Key term(s)
- IPG
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe des politiques internationales
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20des%20politiques%20internationales
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Ce groupe fait la promotion d'un environnement international pour le cybercommerce qui facilite la croissance économique, maximise le potentiel social et répond aux besoins des Canadiens. Travaillant avec des organisations multilatérales de commerce, comme l'Organisation mondiale du commerce, l'Accord de libre-échange des Amériques et l'Organisation de coopération économique Asie-Pacifique, le Groupe encourage l'harmonisation des règlements et cadres stratégiques afin de favoriser le cybercommerce à l'échelle mondiale et d'éliminer les obstacles au commerce. 1, record 2, French, - Groupe%20des%20politiques%20internationales
Record 2, Key term(s)
- GPI
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- imperial preference
1, record 3, English, imperial%20preference
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the policy of granting preferential tariff to countries of the British Empire.... imperial preference could not be fully put into effect until Great Britain abandoned its free trade policy in 1932. At the Ottawa Conference, held later that year, the principle, on a reciprocal basis, was accepted. As a result trade between Great Britain and the Commonwealth expanded at a time when world trade generally was contracting. At the present day trade with other countries of both Great Britain and other members of the Commonwealth is expanding. 2, record 3, English, - imperial%20preference
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related term "Commonwealth preference" (see record). 3, record 3, English, - imperial%20preference
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- préférence impériale
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20imp%C3%A9riale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Commonwealth britannique, au sein duquel la préférence impériale avait été établie avant la guerre lors de la conférence d'Ottawa, la zone franc, qui était l'aspect économique de l'Union française, étaient les deux groupements principaux (...) 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20imp%C3%A9riale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme connexe "préférence du Commonwealth" (voir fiche). 3, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20imp%C3%A9riale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Comercio exterior
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- preferencia imperial
1, record 3, Spanish, preferencia%20imperial
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema con el que Inglaterra y otros países de la Commomnwealth se conceden un trato recíproco preferente de ayuda entre ellos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - preferencia%20imperial
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