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PAYS ACP [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mining Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- SYSMIN 1, record 1, English, SYSMIN
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
System of safeguarding and developing mining operations in ACP countries (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific). It was agreed by the Lome II convention which established the V European Development Fund. It consists in the granting of special loans repayable over 40 years with 10 years grace and interest of 1%, in order to promote the development of mining. 2, record 1, English, - SYSMIN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SYSMIN: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, English, - SYSMIN
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Exploitation minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- SYSMIN 1, record 1, French, SYSMIN
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de sauvegarde et de développement des exploitations minières des pays ACP. Il a été accordé dans la Convention de Lomé II, qui établissait le Vème Fonds européen de développement. Il suppose la concession de prêts spéciaux remboursables en 40 ans, avec 10 ans de grâce et un intérêt de 1 %, pour favoriser le développement minier. 2, record 1, French, - SYSMIN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l’autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, French, - SYSMIN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Explotación minera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- SYSMIN
1, record 1, Spanish, SYSMIN
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de salvaguardia y desarrollo de las explotaciones mineras de los países ACP. Fue acordado en la Convención de Lomé II, que establecía el V Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo. Supone la concesión de préstamos especiales reembolsables en 40 años, con 10 de gracia e interés del 1 %, para la promoción del desarrollo minero. 2, record 1, Spanish, - SYSMIN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, Spanish, - SYSMIN
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Banking
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Large Value Transfer System
1, record 2, English, Large%20Value%20Transfer%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- LVTS 1, record 2, English, LVTS
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic funds transfer system introduced in February 1999 and operated by the Canadian Payments Association (CPA). As Canada's new wire payment mechanism, it facilitates the electronic transfer of Canadian dollar payments across the country virtually instantaneously. Although the benefits of LVTS are particularly relevant for large-value transactions, it can be used for payments of any amount, especially those that are time-sensitive. 2, record 2, English, - Large%20Value%20Transfer%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Banque
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système de transfert de paiements de grande valeur
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20transfert%20de%20paiements%20de%20grande%20valeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- STPGV 1, record 2, French, STPGV
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système électronique de transfert de fonds qui a été introduit en février 1999 et qui est exploité par l'Association canadienne des paiements(ACP). En tant que nouvelle méthode de paiement, il transfère presque instantanément, par voie électronique, les paiements en dollars canadiens partout au pays. Même si le STPGV est particulièrement avantageux pour les transactions de grande valeur, il peut être utilisé pour des paiements de n’ importe quel montant, surtout pour ceux qui doivent être effectués rapidement. 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20transfert%20de%20paiements%20de%20grande%20valeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
1, record 3, English, African%2C%20Caribbean%20and%20Pacific%20Group%20of%20States
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ACP Group 1, record 3, English, ACP%20Group
correct, international
- ACP 1, record 3, English, ACP
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
African, Caribbean and Pacific Island states that have established agreements with the European Community on economic and trade cooperation. Former colonies Common market members that therefore receive preferential treatment. After becoming independent, the new states decided to continue their association with the EEC. After the entry of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark, a new agreement was signed with the ACP, representing 65 African Caribbean and Pacific island states on 28th February 1975 in Lomé, Togo. 2, record 3, English, - African%2C%20Caribbean%20and%20Pacific%20Group%20of%20States
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ACP countries
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Groupe des États d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique
1, record 3, French, Groupe%20des%20%C3%89tats%20d%26rsquo%3BAfrique%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20du%20Pacifique
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Groupe ACP 1, record 3, French, Groupe%20ACP
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
États d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique ayant établit avec l'Union européenne(UE) un accord d’association économique et de coopération commerciale. Ces pays ayant été colonisés par des membres de l'UE, un traitement commercial préférentiel leur est réservé, le SPG(système préférentiel généralisé). Une fois émancipés, les nouveaux États on décidé de poursuivre leur association avec la CEE et ont formé le groupe des États Africains et Malgaches Associés(EAMA). Après l'adhésion du Royaume-Uni, de l'Irlande et du Danemark à la CEE, un nouvel accord d’association(la Convention de Lomé) a été signé au Togo le 28 février 1975 avec les pays ACP, ce sigle désignant 65 États d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique. 2, record 3, French, - Groupe%20des%20%C3%89tats%20d%26rsquo%3BAfrique%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20du%20Pacifique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pays ACP
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Estados de África, del Caribe y del Pacífico
1, record 3, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Estados%20de%20%C3%81frica%2C%20del%20Caribe%20y%20del%20Pac%C3%ADfico
masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACP 2, record 3, Spanish, ACP
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Grupo ACP 2, record 3, Spanish, Grupo%20ACP
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estados de África, del Caribe y del Pacífico que han establecido con la Comunidad Europea un acuerdo de asociación económica y cooperación comercial. Estos países eran colonias de los miembros del Mercado Común, y por ello se les aplica un tratamiento comercial preferente. Una vez adquirida su independencia, los nuevos Estados decidieron continuar su asociación con la CEE, y así se formó el grupo de Estados Africanos y Malgaches Asociados, EAMA. Con la entrada del Reino Unido, Irlanda y Dinamarca se estableció un nuevo acuerdo de asociación firmado en Lomé (Togo), el 28 de febrero de 1975 con los países ACP, designando bajo estas siglas a 65 Estados de África, del Caribe y del Pacífico. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Grupo%20de%20Estados%20de%20%C3%81frica%2C%20del%20Caribe%20y%20del%20Pac%C3%ADfico
Record 3, Key term(s)
- países ACP
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Agriculture - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
1, record 4, English, Technical%20Centre%20for%20Agricultural%20and%20Rural%20Cooperation
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CTA 2, record 4, English, CTA
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Advancing agricultural and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries by promoting the transfer, exchange and utilisation of information. 2, record 4, English, - Technical%20Centre%20for%20Agricultural%20and%20Rural%20Cooperation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
- Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation
- Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre technique de coopération agricole et rurale
1, record 4, French, Centre%20technique%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20agricole%20et%20rurale
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CTA 1, record 4, French, CTA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Promouvoir le développement agricole et rural dans les pays d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique(ACP) en encourageant l'acquisition, l'échange et l'utilisation de l'information. 2, record 4, French, - Centre%20technique%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20agricole%20et%20rurale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Agricultura - Generalidades
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro técnico de cooperación agrícola y rural
1, record 4, Spanish, Centro%20t%C3%A9cnico%20de%20cooperaci%C3%B3n%20agr%C3%ADcola%20y%20rural
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- European Communities Preferential Trading Arrangements 1, record 5, English, European%20Communities%20Preferential%20Trading%20Arrangements
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The European Communities signed bilateral preferential trading arrangements with individual members of EFTA [European Free Trade Association], countries in the Mediterranean basin (Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia) and the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria and Romania and accords trade preferences to the ACPs under the Lomé Convention. 1, record 5, English, - European%20Communities%20Preferential%20Trading%20Arrangements
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Arrangements de commerce préférentiel des Communautés européennes
1, record 5, French, Arrangements%20de%20commerce%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20des%20Communaut%C3%A9s%20europ%C3%A9ennes
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Communautés européennes ont signé des arrangements de commerce préférentiel avec les différents membres de l'AELE [Association européenne de libre-échange], avec les pays du Bassin méditerranéen(Algérie, Chypre, Égypte, Israël, Jordanie, Liban, Malte, Maroc, République arabe syrienne, Tunisie, Turquie et Yougoslavie) et avec la Bulgarie, la Hongrie, la Pologne, la République slovaque, la République tchèque et la Roumanie, et accordent des préférences commerciales aux pays ACP dans le cadre de la Convention de Lomé. 1, record 5, French, - Arrangements%20de%20commerce%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20des%20Communaut%C3%A9s%20europ%C3%A9ennes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Guide de l’utilisateur de la base de données intégrées de l’OMC [Organisation mondiale du commerce]- Glossaire (IDB/URM/2). 1, record 5, French, - Arrangements%20de%20commerce%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20des%20Communaut%C3%A9s%20europ%C3%A9ennes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pays ACP, c'est-à-dire d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique. 2, record 5, French, - Arrangements%20de%20commerce%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20des%20Communaut%C3%A9s%20europ%C3%A9ennes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Estabex 1, record 6, English, Estabex
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Export protection system covered by the Lomé Convention, regulating trade between the EEC and ACP countries. Insurance against interim trade difficulties encountered by the countries covered by the Convention. The system includes financing by the EEC in the event of a decrease in earnings as a result of lower production caused by natural disaster. 1, record 6, English, - Estabex
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Estabex: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, English, - Estabex
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Estabex 1, record 6, French, Estabex
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de protection des exportations contenu dans la Convention de Lomé, qui régit les relations commerciales entre la CEE et les pays de l'ACP. Il s’agit d’une assurance contre les difficultés conjoncturelles du commerce des pays bénéficiaires de cette Convention. Ce système implique un financement de la CEE quand il y a des diminutions des recettes, en raison de la diminution de la production pour des circonstances ou catastrophes naturelles. 1, record 6, French, - Estabex
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Estabex : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l’autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, French, - Estabex
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estabex
1, record 6, Spanish, Estabex
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema de protección de las exportaciones contenido en la Convención de Lomé, en la que se regulan las relaciones comerciales entre la UE y los países ACP. Es un seguro contra las dificultades coyunturales del comercio de los países beneficiarios de dicha Convención. El sistema lleva consigo una financiación por parte de la UE cuando hay disminución de los ingresos debido a la disminución de la producción por circunstancias o catástrofes naturales. 1, record 6, Spanish, - Estabex
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Estabex: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, Spanish, - Estabex
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Treaties and Conventions
- Finance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Memorandum of Understanding for the Programming of Regional Funds Under the Third Lomé Convention for the ACP States of Southern Africa 1, record 7, English, Memorandum%20of%20Understanding%20for%20the%20Programming%20of%20Regional%20Funds%20Under%20the%20Third%20Lom%C3%A9%20Convention%20for%20the%20ACP%20States%20of%20Southern%20Africa
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concluded with the Commission of European Communities. 1, record 7, English, - Memorandum%20of%20Understanding%20for%20the%20Programming%20of%20Regional%20Funds%20Under%20the%20Third%20Lom%C3%A9%20Convention%20for%20the%20ACP%20States%20of%20Southern%20Africa
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Memorandum of Understanding for the Programming of Regional Funds under the Third Lomé Convention for the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States of Southern Africa
- MOU for the Programming of Regional Funds under the Third Lomé Convention for the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States of Southern Africa
- MOU for the Programming of Regional Funds under the Third Lomé Convention for the ACP States of Southern Africa
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Traités et alliances
- Finances
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mémorandum d’accord pour la programmation des fonds de coopération régionale en faveur des pays de l’Afrique australe dans le cadre de la troisième Convention de Lomé relative à l’aide aux pays d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique
1, record 7, French, M%C3%A9morandum%20d%26rsquo%3Baccord%20pour%20la%20programmation%20des%20fonds%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20r%C3%A9gionale%20en%20faveur%20des%20pays%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BAfrique%20australe%20dans%20le%20cadre%20de%20la%20troisi%C3%A8me%20Convention%20de%20Lom%C3%A9%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Baide%20aux%20pays%20d%26rsquo%3BAfrique%2C%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20et%20du%20Pacifique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Mémorandum d’accord dans le cadre de la troisième Convention de Lomé relative à l’aide aux pays d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique
- Mémorandum d’accord pour la programmation des fonds de coopération régionale en faveur des pays de l'Afrique australe dans le cadre de la troisième Convention de Lomé relative à l'aide aux ACP
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Tratados y convenios
- Finanzas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Memorando de Entendimiento para la Programación de los Fondos de Cooperación Regional con el África Meridional de los Estados de África, el Caribe y el Pacífico según la Tercera Convención de Lomé
1, record 7, Spanish, Memorando%20de%20Entendimiento%20para%20la%20Programaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20Fondos%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Regional%20con%20el%20%C3%81frica%20Meridional%20de%20los%20Estados%20de%20%C3%81frica%2C%20el%20Caribe%20y%20el%20Pac%C3%ADfico%20seg%C3%BAn%20la%20Tercera%20Convenci%C3%B3n%20de%20Lom%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Memorando de Entendimiento para la Programación de los Fondos de Cooperación Regional entre los Estados de África, el Caribe y el Pacífico según la Tercera Convención de Lomé
- Memorando de Entendimiento entre los Estados de África, el Caribe y el Pacífico según la Tercera Convención de Lomé
- Memorando de Entendimiento del ACP según la Tercera Convención de Lomé
- Memorando de Entendimiento según la Tercera Convención de Lomé
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Leaders as Readers 1, record 8, English, Leaders%20as%20Readers
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Les leaders comme lecteurs
1, record 8, French, Les%20leaders%20comme%20lecteurs
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet parrainé par l'Association des conjoints des parlementaires et subventionné par le Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation. L'ACP fait venir à Ottawa des élèves du primaire(de 4e année habituellement) par autocar. Ils visitent la Parlement et se rendent à la résidence officielle d’un(e) ambassadeur(drice) ou d’un haut-commissaire où ils sont accueillis par son(sa) conjoint(e). On leur raconte des histoires du pays hôte et on leur sert une collation typique du pays. Plusieurs membres de l'ACP accompagnent les enfants et leur enseignant. 1, record 8, French, - Les%20leaders%20comme%20lecteurs
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : D’après le dossier AP-31, Association des conjoints des parlementaires. 1, record 8, French, - Les%20leaders%20comme%20lecteurs
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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