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MULTILATERAL INSTITUTION [4 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
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- 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 2006-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multilateral institution
1, record 2, English, multilateral%20institution
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The World Bank Groups (usually called "The World Bank") is the largest multilateral development institution in the World. Its overarching goal is to help its member developing countries reduce poverty. The primary method of achieving this goal is to make loans that support development projects to borrower governments. In addition to its lending program, the World Bank provides technical assistance to its borrowing members and conducts extensive research on development topics. 2, record 2, English, - multilateral%20institution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Camdessus noted that an IMF [International Monetary Fund] team was in Bangkok working with the authorities to further develop the package into a multiyear adjustment program that could be supported by IMF resources. He said he was in close touch with governments in the region and multilateral institutions to put together a supplementary financing package in support of the policy efforts of the Thai authorities. 3, record 2, English, - multilateral%20institution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- institution multilatérale
1, record 2, French, institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Groupe de la Banque mondiale (appelé couramment «Banque mondiale» est la plus grande institution multilatérale de développement au monde. Son objectif fondamental est d'aider ses pays membres en développement à réduire la pauvreté. La principale méthode pour y arriver consiste à consentir des prêts à l'apui des projets de développement des gouvernements emprunteurs. Outre son programme de prêts, la Banque mondiale offre une assistance technique aux gouvernements emprunteurs et déploie un vaste programme de recherche sur des sujets liés au développement. 2, record 2, French, - institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instituciones financieras
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- institución multilateral
1, record 2, Spanish, instituci%C3%B3n%20multilateral
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Camdessus señaló que funcionarios del FMI se encontraban en Bangkok trabajando con las autoridades para formular un programa de ajuste plurianual que pueda respaldarse con recursos de la institución. Afirmó que se mantiene en contacto directo con gobiernos de la región e instituciones multilaterales para diseñar un plan de financiamiento complementario que permita respaldar la iniciativa de las autoridades. 2, record 2, Spanish, - instituci%C3%B3n%20multilateral
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Foreign Trade
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multilateral financial institution
1, record 3, English, multilateral%20financial%20institution
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Commerce extérieur
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- institution financière multilatérale
1, record 3, French, institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20multilat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Comercio exterior
- Finanzas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- institución financiera multilateral
1, record 3, Spanish, instituci%C3%B3n%20financiera%20multilateral
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- multilateral financing institution 1, record 4, English, multilateral%20financing%20institution
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- institution multilatérale de financement
1, record 4, French, institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Banque européenne d'investissement. 1, record 4, French, - institution%20multilat%C3%A9rale%20de%20financement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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