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COLOMBIA [26 records]

Record 1 2024-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Plant and Crop Production
OBS

The British Columbia Blueberry Council represents more than 700 growers of premium-quality highbush blueberries located in some of Canada's richest and most fertile farmland.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cultures (Agriculture)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Producción vegetal
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Record 2 2024-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Plant and Crop Production
OBS

The purpose of the BC Herb Growers Association is to promote, facilitate and enhance herb growing. This association was formed early in 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Cultures (Agriculture)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Producción vegetal
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Record 3 2024-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (Canada)
OBS

Canada's most westerly province.

OBS

Coordinates: 54° 0' 0" N, 125° 0' 0" W.

OBS

Inhabitant: British Columbian.

OBS

The name of this province appears among the "Names of pan-Canadian significance" listing names of geographical entities having well-known forms in both official languages of Canada.

OBS

Usage on federal maps: Pan-Canadian names should be written in both official languages on bilingual maps and in the corresponding language on French and English versions of a map and in narrative form.

OBS

B.C. refers to the province abbreviation, and BC to the Canada Post two-character symbol.

OBS

British Columbia; B.C.: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (Canada)
OBS

Province la plus à l'ouest du Canada.

OBS

Coordonnées : 54° 0' 0" N, 125° 0' 0" O.

OBS

Habitant : Britanno-Colombien, Britanno-Colombienne.

OBS

Le nom de cette province figure au nombre des «Noms d'intérêt pancanadien», une liste de noms d'entités géographiques qui ont une forme bien connue dans les deux langues officielles du Canada.

OBS

Usage sur les cartes fédérales : Les noms d'intérêt pancanadien doivent être inscrits dans les deux langues officielles sur les cartes bilingues, et dans la langue appropriée sur les versions anglaise et française d'une carte et d'un texte suivi.

OBS

C.-B. désigne l'abréviation de la province, et BC, l'indicatif de Postes Canada.

OBS

Colombie-Britannique; C.-B. : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (Canadá)
OBS

La Oficina de Traducciones del Gobierno de Canadá recomienda el uso de Colombia Británica. Colombia, y no Columbia, sigue la tradición del idioma español de las palabras derivadas del nombre de Cristóbal Colón.

OBS

La abreviatura de la provincia de Colombia Británica es C.B. El símbolo BC está normalizado como código postal en todos los idiomas.

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Record 4 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

[The Rural BC Party] advocates for the needs of rural British Columbians. [The Party's goals are] to help develop rural BC communities [and] focus on issues that are critical to [those communities].

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • Rural British Columbia Party
  • Rural Party of BC
  • Rural Party of British Columbia
  • BC Rural Party
  • British Columbia Rural Party

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • Rural British Columbia Party
  • Rural Party of BC
  • Rural Party of British Columbia
  • BC Rural Party
  • British Columbia Rural Party

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 5 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

BC Vision is a visionary party that creates an equal platform for all. [It] brings forward the best interest of the province while working hard in each constituency. [BC Vision] believes firmly that there is no "I" in a team. Team work creates strength and strength creates success.

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Vision
  • Vision of BC
  • Vision of British Columbia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Vision
  • Vision of BC
  • Vision of British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 6 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

The BC Action Party is an inspired and dedicated group of citizens dedicated to transforming government through active engagement. [It] seeks to attract and include British Columbians from the many diverse regions of [the] province whether they be in [the] interior, the north or the south and whether they be urban or rural.

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Action Party
  • Action Party of BC
  • Action Party of British Columbia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Action Party
  • Action Party of BC
  • Action Party of British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 7 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

BC Cascadia North is a political wing of the Cascadia movement[, a] grassroots movement aimed at bioregionalism and decentralization.

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Cascadia North
  • British Columbia Cascadia Party

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia North
  • British Columbia Cascadia Party

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 8 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
DEF

… a registered political party in British Columbia [whose focus is] on lowering taxes; improving policies such as retirement pensions, education, and medical care; … community security; environmental protection and economic development.

OBS

B.C.: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia New Republican Party
  • New Republican Party of British Columbia
  • New Republican Party of BC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
DEF

… parti politique inscrit en Colombie-Britannique [qui met l'accent] sur une réduction des impôts, […] l'amélioration des politiques concernant les pensions de retraite, l'éducation et les soins de santé, […] la sécurité au sein des communautés, la protection de l'environnement et le développement économique.

OBS

B.C. : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia New Republican Party
  • New Republican Party of BC
  • New Republican Party of British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 9 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

The [British Columbia Peoples Party's] platform primarily focuses on three key areas of housing, insurance and education.

Key term(s)
  • Peoples Party of BC
  • Peoples Party of British Columbia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

La plateforme du [British Columbia Peoples Party] met l'accent sur [trois principaux domaines : le] logement, l'assurance et l'éducation.

Key term(s)
  • Peoples Party of BC
  • Peoples Party of British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 10 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

The [BC Excalibur Party] strives to create a society where people can "count on the principles of truth, honour, integrity and justice and feel defended and protected by their leaders so that they can live in peace and prosperity."

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • Excalibur Party of British Columbia
  • Excalibur Party of BC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

Le parti […] vise à créer une société où les gens peuvent «compter sur les principes de vérité, d'honneur, d'intégrité et de justice, et se sentent protégés par leurs chefs afin qu'ils puissent prospérer et vivre en paix.»

OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • Excalibur Party of British Columbia
  • Excalibur Party of BC

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 11 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

For British Columbia has a vision [of] what a government should be. It should be transparent. It should be honest. It should be held to a high standard. It should be run by the people.

Key term(s)
  • For BC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Key term(s)
  • For BC

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 12 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

The [BC Progressive Party's] platform primarily focuses on five key areas: social assistance, electoral reform, progressive education, Aboriginal revitalization and a green economy.

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Progressive Party
  • Progressive Party of British Columbia
  • Pro British Columbia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

La plateforme du parti met l'accent sur cinq principaux dossiers : l'aide sociale, la réforme électorale, l'éducation progressiste, la mise en valeur des Autochtones et une économie verte.

OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Progressive Party
  • Progressive Party of British Columbia
  • Pro British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 13 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
DEF

… a registered political party in British Columbia [that] focuses on ensuring "B.C. citizens receive priority over people who are residents of overseas countries, in terms of access to affordable housing, education, healthcare, transport and other services across British Columbia."

OBS

BC: British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Citizens First Party
  • Citizens First Party of BC
  • Citizens First Party of British Columbia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
DEF

… parti politique inscrit en Colombie-Britannique [qui] veut s'assurer que les «citoyens de la [Colombie-Britannique] ont préséance sur les résidents de pays étrangers en ce qui a trait à l'accès à un logement abordable, aux soins de santé, aux transports et à d'autres services à l'échelle de la province».

OBS

BC : British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Citizens First Party
  • Citizens First Party of BC
  • Citizens First Party of British Columbia

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 14 2018-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Guerilla Warfare
  • National and International Security

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Guérilla
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
OBS

Les FARC [étaient] une guérilla communiste, apparue au début des années 1950. Ses succès militaires lui ont permis de sanctuariser une grande partie du territoire colombien.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones militares varias
  • Guerrilla
  • Seguridad nacional e internacional
OBS

Desaparecida organización guerrillera de Colombia.

OBS

FARC; Farc: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que los acrónimos "FARC" y "Farc" pueden leerse como palabras, por lo que es posible escribirlos con todas sus letras en mayúscula (las FARC) o solo con la inicial mayúscula (las Farc).

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Record 15 2017-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
CO
classification system code, see observation
COL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A country of northwestern South America, bordering on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and crossed by the Equator in the southern part.

OBS

Capital: Bogotá.

OBS

Inhabitant: Colombian.

OBS

Colombia: common name of the country.

OBS

CO; COL: codes recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CO
classification system code, see observation
COL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

État d'Amérique du Sud, entre le Pacifique et la mer des Antilles.

OBS

Capitale : Bogotá.

OBS

Habitant : Colombien, Colombienne.

OBS

Colombie : nom usuel du pays.

OBS

CO; COL : codes reconnus par l'ISO.

PHR

aller en Colombie, visiter la Colombie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CO
classification system code, see observation
COL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Estado de América del Sur, en la parte norte de la región andina.

OBS

Capital: Bogotá.

OBS

Habitante: colombiano, colombiana.

OBS

Colombia: nombre usual del país.

OBS

CO; COL: códigos reconocidos por la ISO.

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Record 16 2010-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Oceanography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Océanographie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
  • Oceanografía
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Record 17 2009-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

We continued to support the Colombian National Indigenous Organization's (ONIC) work to protect indigenous peoples in danger of extinction and to counter threats to ethnic and cultural integrity, territorial rights and the right to autonomy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

L'Organisation nationale autochtone de Colombie (ONIC) [...] s'efforce de protéger les peuples autochtones en danger d'extinction et de combattre les dangers qui menacent l'intégrité ethnique et culturelle, les droits territoriaux et le droit à l'autonomie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
  • Sociología (Generalidades)
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Record 18 2005-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

Elections BC is a non-partisan Office of the Legislature. The vision of Elections British Columbia is to be leaders in electoral administration. The mission is to serve the people of British Columbia, by giving effect to their democratic rights, through fair and impartial administration of the electoral process. The mandate is to administer the provincial electoral process in British Columbia in accordance with the Election Act, Recall and Initiative Act, Referendum Act and Constitutional Amendment Approval Act. The goals are: - Excellence in impartial electoral administration; - Public awareness and understanding of the electoral process and - Ensuring the electoral process is accessible and inclusive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
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Record 19 2004-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Information confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
OBS

Information confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
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Record 20 2004-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

The mission of the BCCEWH is to improve the health of women by fostering collaboration on innovative, multi-disciplinary research endeavours and action-oriented approaches to women's health initiatives, women-centred programs, and health policy.

Key term(s)
  • BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Hygiène et santé

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Higiene y Salud
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Record 21 2002-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Laws and Regulations
  • Foreign Trade
OBS

Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
  • Commerce extérieur
OBS

Terminologie du processus d'établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de leyes y reglamentos internacionales
  • Comercio exterior
OBS

Terminología relacionada con el proceso de establecimiento del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA).

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Record 22 2001-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Forestry Operations
OBS

The British Columbia Forest Service is the steward of the timber, range and recreation resources of British Columbia's unreserved public (Crown) forest land, which covers two-thirds of the province (about 59 million hectares). The Forest Service manages this land for many uses, including recreation, forage, timber, and wilderness, and, in cooperation with other agencies, for water, fish, wildlife, tourism, heritage, energy and minerals.

Key term(s)
  • Forest Service of British Columbia
  • British Columbia Forest Services
  • B.C. Forest Services
  • Forest Services of British Columbia
  • BC Forest Services

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Exploitation forestière
OBS

[...] le British Columbia Forest Service (Service des forêts de la Colombie-Britannique) est le gardien du bois, des chaînes et des ressources de loisirs situés sur les terrains forestiers non réservés de la Couronne (terres publiques), lesquels couvrent les deux tiers de la province (environ 59 millions d'hectares). Il gère ces ressources à de nombreuses fins : les loisirs, le fourrage, le bois et la nature sauvage et, en collaboration avec d'autres organismes, pour l'eau, les poissons, la faune et la flore, le tourisme, le patrimoine, l'énergie et les minéraux.

Key term(s)
  • Service des forêts de la Colombie-Britannique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Explotación forestal
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Record 23 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • International Relations
OBS

In document, title includes article "The." Statement issued by the Non-Aligned Movement at its eleventh conference of Heads of State or Government, held in Cartagena, Colombia, October 18-20, 1995.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de monografías
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 24 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • International Relations
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Also seen as: Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries. (EC [European Community]; 9-10 April 1990).

Key term(s)
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Relations internationales
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Aussi appelé : Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries. (EC [European Community]; 9-10 April 1990).

Key term(s)
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de conferencias
  • Relaciones internacionales
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
OBS

Intercambiable con: Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries. (EC [European Community]; 9-10 April 1990).

Key term(s)
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Co-operation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Co-operating Countries
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Record 25 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
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Record 26 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
Key term(s)
  • Dublin Ministerial Conference on Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, the Countries of Central America and Panama, and Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela as Cooperating Countries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Coopération et développement économiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de conferencias
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
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