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FORUM ECONOMIQUE MONDIAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Road Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety
1, record 1, English, Global%20Forum%20for%20Road%20Traffic%20Safety
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- WP.1 1, record 1, English, WP%2E1
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety is a] permanent body in the United Nations system that focuses on improving road safety ... Its primary function is to serve as guardian of the United Nations legal instruments aimed at harmonizing traffic rules. 2, record 1, English, - Global%20Forum%20for%20Road%20Traffic%20Safety
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sécurité routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Forum mondial sur la sécurité routière
1, record 1, French, Forum%20mondial%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- WP.1 1, record 1, French, WP%2E1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Forum mondial sur la sécurité routière […], organe subsidiaire du Comité des Transports intérieurs de la Commission économique des Nations unies pour l'Europe(CEE-ONU), assure le service des instruments juridiques internationaux relatifs à la sécurité routière […] 2, record 1, French, - Forum%20mondial%20sur%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- National and International Economics
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Economic Forum
1, record 2, English, World%20Economic%20Forum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WEF 2, record 2, English, WEF
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- European Management Forum 3, record 2, English, European%20Management%20Forum
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. 3, record 2, English, - World%20Economic%20Forum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. The World Economic Forum is under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government. 3, record 2, English, - World%20Economic%20Forum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The World Economic Forum does not use any abbreviation for its own name. However, the form "WEF" is currently used by official bodies and the media. 4, record 2, English, - World%20Economic%20Forum
Record 2, Key term(s)
- WEF
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Forum économique mondial
1, record 2, French, Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FEM 2, record 2, French, FEM
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- European Management Forum 3, record 2, French, European%20Management%20Forum
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rencontre d’hommes politiques et de chefs d’entreprise qui a pour objectif de fournir un environnement de collaboration aux plus puissants de ce monde, dans le but d’améliorer la situation économique. 4, record 2, French, - Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il se définit lui-même comme « une organisation internationale indépendante investie dans l’amélioration de l’état du monde en engageant des leaders dans les associations pour former des ordres du jour globaux, régionaux et industriels ». 3, record 2, French, - Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Organisation non gouvernementale rassemblant 1000 entreprises parmi les plus importantes du monde. Lieu de contact d’affaires, c’est également un cadre de réflexion sur l’économie mondiale entre décideurs économiques et politiques. Fondé en 1971 par Klaus SCHWAB, son Président, professeur de stratégie industrielle à l’Université de Genève, le Forum publie, depuis 1979, un rapport sur la compétitivité globale et des analyses sur les performances économiques régionales. Il développe des réunions régionales et des groupes thématiques, sur le changement climatique ou les technologies innovantes. 5, record 2, French, - Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sur son site, le Forum économique mondial n’ utilise aucune abréviation se rapportant à sa désignation. Toutefois, l'abréviation «FEM» est couramment utilisée par les organismes officiels et les médias. 6, record 2, French, - Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- FEM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Television Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Television Day
1, record 3, English, World%20Television%20Day
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The UN General Assembly established November 21 as World Television Day to encourage nations to exchange cultural programming focusing on peace, security, economic and social development. The announcement was made in resolution 51/205, at the 99th plenary meeting of the Assembly, on December 17, 1996. The day November 21 was chosen because the first World Television Forum was held on that day in 1996, where media figures organized to discuss the increased significance of television in the world. 1, record 3, English, - World%20Television%20Day
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la télévision
1, record 3, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 17 décembre 1996, l'Assemblée générale a proclamé le 21 novembre Journée internationale de la télévision, célébrant ainsi la date à laquelle s’est tenue à l'Organisation des Nations Unies le premier Forum mondial sur la télévision. Les États Membres ont été invités à observer la Journée internationale de la télévision en encourageant des échanges, dans le monde entier, d’émissions portant notamment sur des questions telles que la paix, la sécurité, le développement économique et social et le renforcement des échanges culturels(résolution 51/205). 1, record 3, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Televisión (Artes escénicas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial de la Televisión
1, record 3, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Televisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
21 de noviembre. 2, record 3, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Televisi%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-11-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Notes for an address by the Honourable Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade, at the World Economic Forum
1, record 4, English, Notes%20for%20an%20address%20by%20the%20Honourable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20Minister%20for%20International%20Trade%2C%20at%20the%20World%20Economic%20Forum
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 10, 1997. 1, record 4, English, - Notes%20for%20an%20address%20by%20the%20Honourable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20Minister%20for%20International%20Trade%2C%20at%20the%20World%20Economic%20Forum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Notes pour une allocution de l'honorable Sergio Marchi, ministre du commerce international, à l'occasion du Forum économique mondial
1, record 4, French, Notes%20pour%20une%20allocution%20de%20l%27honorable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20ministre%20du%20commerce%20international%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27occasion%20du%20Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sao Paulo, (Brésil), le 10 septembre 1997. 1, record 4, French, - Notes%20pour%20une%20allocution%20de%20l%27honorable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20ministre%20du%20commerce%20international%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27occasion%20du%20Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Notes for an address by the Honourable Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade, at the World Economic Forum
1, record 5, English, Notes%20for%20an%20address%20by%20the%20Honourable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20Minister%20for%20International%20Trade%2C%20at%20the%20World%20Economic%20Forum
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 10, 1997. 1, record 5, English, - Notes%20for%20an%20address%20by%20the%20Honourable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20Minister%20for%20International%20Trade%2C%20at%20the%20World%20Economic%20Forum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Notes pour une allocution de l'honorable Sergio Marchi, ministre du commerce international, à l'occasion du Forum économique mondial
1, record 5, French, Notes%20pour%20une%20allocution%20de%20l%27honorable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20ministre%20du%20commerce%20international%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27occasion%20du%20Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sao Paulo (Brésil), le 10 septembre 1997. 1, record 5, French, - Notes%20pour%20une%20allocution%20de%20l%27honorable%20Sergio%20Marchi%2C%20ministre%20du%20commerce%20international%2C%20%C3%A0%20l%27occasion%20du%20Forum%20%C3%A9conomique%20mondial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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