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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- international financial institution
1, record 1, English, international%20financial%20institution
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 2, record 1, English, IFI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In many parts of the world, international financial institutions ... play a major role in the social and economic development programs of nations with developing or transitional economies. This role includes advising on development projects, funding them and assisting in their implementation. 2, record 1, English, - international%20financial%20institution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following are examples of international financial institutions: African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development and World Bank. 3, record 1, English, - international%20financial%20institution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- institution financière internationale
1, record 1, French, institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IFI 2, record 1, French, IFI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans de nombreuses régions du monde, les institutions financières internationales [...] jouent un rôle important en matière de programmes de développement social et économique des pays en développement ou en transition. 2, record 1, French, - institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20internationale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi ces institutions financières, on trouve la Banque africaine de développement, la Banque asiatique de développement, la Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement et la Banque mondiale. 3, record 1, French, - institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20internationale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instituciones financieras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- institución financiera internacional
1, record 1, Spanish, instituci%C3%B3n%20financiera%20internacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Forestry Operations
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Forestry Initiative
1, record 2, English, Indigenous%20Forestry%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 2, record 2, English, IFI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal Forestry Initiative 3, record 2, English, Aboriginal%20Forestry%20Initiative
former designation, correct
- AFI 3, record 2, English, AFI
former designation, correct
- AFI 3, record 2, English, AFI
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides funding to support Indigenous-led economic development in Canada's forest sector. The funding aims to increase Indigenous participation in forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance. 2, record 2, English, - Indigenous%20Forestry%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Exploitation forestière
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de foresterie autochtone
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20de%20foresterie%20autochtone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IFA 2, record 2, French, IFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de foresterie autochtone (IFA) a pour but de fournir des fonds pour appuyer le développement économique dirigé par les Autochtones dans le secteur forestier du Canada. Le financement vise à accroître la participation des Autochtones aux possibilités, aux entreprises, aux carrières et à la gouvernance relatives à la foresterie. 3, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20foresterie%20autochtone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- international friction index
1, record 3, English, international%20friction%20index
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 2, record 3, English, IFI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The international friction index ... reflects the average pavement friction over the typical range of vehicle tire free rolling and slip speeds. 3, record 3, English, - international%20friction%20index
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international friction index; IFI: term and abbreviation proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 3, English, - international%20friction%20index
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indice international de frottement
1, record 3, French, indice%20international%20de%20frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indice de frottement international 2, record 3, French, indice%20de%20frottement%20international
correct, masculine noun
- IFI 2, record 3, French, IFI
correct, masculine noun
- IFI 2, record 3, French, IFI
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice international qui indique la qualité antidérapante d'une chaussée. 3, record 3, French, - indice%20international%20de%20frottement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indice international de frottement : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 3, French, - indice%20international%20de%20frottement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Interior Design (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers
1, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Interior%20Architects%2FDesigners
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 1, record 4, English, IFI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- International Federation of Interior Architects/Interior Designers 2, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Interior%20Architects%2FInterior%20Designers
former designation, correct
- IFI 3, record 4, English, IFI
correct
- IFI 3, record 4, English, IFI
- International Federation of Interior Designers 2, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Interior%20Designers
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Main title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 4, record 4, English, - International%20Federation%20of%20Interior%20Architects%2FDesigners
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des architectes d'intérieur
1, record 4, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20architectes%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation extraite du document intitulé «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 4, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20architectes%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Fédération internationale des créateurs d'architectures
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Diseño de interiores (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Arquitectos de Interiores
1, record 4, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Arquitectos%20de%20Interiores
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- The International Fixture Industry (IFI) Inc.
1, record 5, English, The%20International%20Fixture%20Industry%20%28IFI%29%20Inc%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 2, record 5, English, IFI
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- The International Furniture Industry (IFI) Inc. 1, record 5, English, The%20International%20Furniture%20Industry%20%28IFI%29%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, Quebec
- IFI 2, record 5, English, IFI
correct, Quebec
- IFI 2, record 5, English, IFI
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Fixture Industry
- International Furniture Industry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Industrie de fourniture internationale (IFI) Inc.
1, record 5, French, Industrie%20de%20fourniture%20internationale%20%28IFI%29%20Inc%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IFI 1, record 5, French, IFI
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appellation française n'a pas changée. 1, record 5, French, - Industrie%20de%20fourniture%20internationale%20%28IFI%29%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Industrie de fourniture internationale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-04-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Internet File Interchange 1, record 6, English, Internet%20File%20Interchange
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Échange de fichiers sur Internet
1, record 6, French, %C3%89change%20de%20fichiers%20sur%20Internet
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- EFI 1, record 6, French, EFI
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiative : Échange électronique de données (EED). 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89change%20de%20fichiers%20sur%20Internet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Industrial Fasteners Institute
1, record 7, English, Industrial%20Fasteners%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- IFI 1, record 7, English, IFI
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- American Institute of Bolt, Nut and Rivet Manufacturers 1, record 7, English, American%20Institute%20of%20Bolt%2C%20Nut%20and%20Rivet%20Manufacturers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Industrial Fasteners Institute
1, record 7, French, Industrial%20Fasteners%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- IFI 1, record 7, French, IFI
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- American Institute of Bolt, Nut and Rivet Manufacturers 1, record 7, French, American%20Institute%20of%20Bolt%2C%20Nut%20and%20Rivet%20Manufacturers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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