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DFIS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multilateral development finance institution
1, record 1, English, multilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDFI 2, record 1, English, MDFI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multilateral development financial institution 3, record 1, English, multilateral%20development%20financial%20institution
correct
- multilateral DFI 4, record 1, English, multilateral%20DFI
correct
- multilateral development institution 5, record 1, English, multilateral%20development%20institution
correct
- MDI 6, record 1, English, MDI
correct
- MDI 6, record 1, English, MDI
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multilateral DFIs are private sector arms of international financial institutions(IFIs) that have been established by more than one country, and hence are subject to international law. Their shareholders are generally national governments but could also occasionally include other international or private institutions. 7, record 1, English, - multilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multilateral development institution: designation extracted from the "OECD Economics Glossary: English-French" and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 8, record 1, English, - multilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- institution multilatérale de financement du développement
1, record 1, French, institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- institution financière multilatérale de développement 2, record 1, French, institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
- IFD multilatérale 3, record 1, French, IFD%20multilat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- institution multilatérale de développement 4, record 1, French, institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
- IMD 5, record 1, French, IMD
correct, feminine noun
- IMD 5, record 1, French, IMD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les institutions multilatérales de financement du développement sont les branches «secteur privé» des institutions financières internationales qui ont été établies par plus d'un pays et sont donc soumises au droit international. 6, record 1, French, - institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
institution multilatérale de développement : désignation extraite du «Glossaire de l'économie de l’OCDE : anglais-français» et reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 7, record 1, French, - institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- institution financière de développement multilatérale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- development finance institution
1, record 2, English, development%20finance%20institution
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DFI 2, record 2, English, DFI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- development financial institution 3, record 2, English, development%20financial%20institution
correct
- DFI 3, record 2, English, DFI
correct
- DFI 3, record 2, English, DFI
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DFIs invest in private sector projects in low and middle-income countries to promote job creation and sustainable economic growth. 2, record 2, English, - development%20finance%20institution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- institution de financement du développement
1, record 2, French, institution%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IFD 1, record 2, French, IFD
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- institution financière de développement 2, record 2, French, institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
- IFD 3, record 2, French, IFD
correct, feminine noun
- IFD 3, record 2, French, IFD
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] institution publique ou quasi-publique qui apporte un soutien financier à des projets du secteur privé dans des pays en développement. 4, record 2, French, - institution%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La récente crise financière a suscité de nouveaux débats sur le rôle de l'État dans l'économie, en particulier dans le secteur financier, contribuant à un regain d'intérêt des dirigeants politiques pour le rôle des institutions financières de développement (IFD). 5, record 2, French, - institution%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instituciones financieras
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- institución financiera de desarrollo
1, record 2, Spanish, instituci%C3%B3n%20financiera%20de%20desarrollo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- International Relations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bilateral development finance institution
1, record 3, English, bilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bilateral DFI 2, record 3, English, bilateral%20DFI
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A bilateral development finance institution operates almost exclusively in developing countries and countries with transition economies. 3, record 3, English, - bilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bilateral DFIs are set up by one individual country, while multilateral DFIs pool resources from two or more developed countries. 4, record 3, English, - bilateral%20development%20finance%20institution
Record 3, Key term(s)
- bilateral development financial institution
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Relations internationales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- institution bilatérale de financement du développement
1, record 3, French, institution%20bilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- IFD bilatérale 2, record 3, French, IFD%20bilat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- institution de financement du développement bilatérale 3, record 3, French, institution%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20bilat%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreuses institutions bilatérales de financement du développement qui participent à des opérations de financement mixte n'ont pas de stratégie d'évaluation formalisée, et, même lorsqu'une telle stratégie est en place, elle ne couvre pas toujours explicitement le domaine relativement nouveau que constitue le financement mixte. 4, record 3, French, - institution%20bilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- institution financière bilatérale de développement
- institution financière de développement bilatérale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instituciones financieras
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- institución de financiación del desarrollo bilateral
1, record 3, Spanish, instituci%C3%B3n%20de%20financiaci%C3%B3n%20del%20desarrollo%20bilateral
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Directorate for Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment
1, record 4, English, Directorate%20for%20Trade%2C%20Industry%2C%20Finance%20and%20Investment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TIFI 1, record 4, English, TIFI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The DFIs [development finance institutions], through the DFRC [Development Finance Resource Center], enjoy a functional relationship with the SADC [South African Development Community] Secretariat. Their main interface is through the Directorate for Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment(TIFI). 1, record 4, English, - Directorate%20for%20Trade%2C%20Industry%2C%20Finance%20and%20Investment
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Directorate on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction des Finances et de l'Investissement dans le commerce et l'industrie
1, record 4, French, Direction%20des%20Finances%20et%20de%20l%27Investissement%20dans%20le%20commerce%20et%20l%27industrie
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FITI 1, record 4, French, FITI
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-04-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Digital Flight Inspection System
1, record 5, English, Digital%20Flight%20Inspection%20System
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DFIS 2, record 5, English, DFIS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système numérique d'inspection en vol
1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20num%C3%A9rique%20d%27inspection%20en%20vol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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