Acronyms
An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase, usually using individual initial letters, as in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) or EU (European Union), but sometimes using syllables, as in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), or a mixture of the two, as in radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging). Similarly, acronyms are sometimes pronounced as words, as in NASA or UNESCO, sometimes as the individual letters, as in FBI or ATM, or a mixture of the two, as in JPEG or IUPAC. The broader sense of acronym inclusive of terms pronounced …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 16 July 2024 English
This policy brief explores the implications of the 15% global minimum tax on special economic zones, offering comprehensive guidance for governments to reform tax incentives and ensure these zones attract …
Tax and Special Economic Zones Abbreviations and Acronyms Action 5 Action 5 on countering harmful tax practices …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 June 2024 English
The costs and capabilities of grid-located batteries have improved dramatically in recent years and could play an import role in South Africa's electricity system. This report examines the challenges facing …
grid batteries in South Africa Abbreviations and Acronyms ARENA Australian Renewable Energy Agency BESI4P …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 6 June 2024 English
Nigeria's growing population is in need of wide-ranging solutions to the multidimensional poverty it faces. This IISD report outlines the risks that Nigeria faces in forging ahead with a dash …
natural gas projects in Nigeria Abbreviations and Acronyms CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent ECOWAS Economic …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 16 May 2024 English
FARA, treatment of non-state-owned commercial The essence of the Australian scheme lies in its enterprises, and the question of how to address creation of a public registry of a class …
influence registry will cover business enterprises, Acronyms and academic research and social media. The UK …
IRSST: Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail · 15 May 2024 English
For occupational health practitioners and the research community, knowledge of the exposure of workers occurring both in the past and present is important in monitoring the health of workers. [...] …
sex-specific estimations of exposure XI LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS BCS1: Breast Cancer Study 1 …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 May 2024 English
How will emerging technologies affect the artisanal and small-scale mining sector?
Harnessing new technologies for sustainable development Acronyms 3Ts tin, tantalum, and tungsten ASM artisanal …
Maytree · 14 May 2024 English
For each province and territory, it includes: • A brief description of the social assistance program(s); • Analysis of the total number of cases and beneficiaries of social assistance over …
https://maytree.com/wp-content/uploads/SK.xlsx Data notes Acronyms • SAP: Saskatchewan Assistance Program • TEA: …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 10 May 2024 English
the final stages of the Uruguay Round of the The explicit mention of article 10bis of the Paris World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. [...] The of action for the holders …
cigionline.org Table of Contents vi About the Author vi Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Executive Summary 1 Introduction … Looking Forward 22 Works Cited About the Author Acronyms and Burcu Kilic is a CIGI senior fellow, and a …
CDPDJ: Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse · 9 May 2024
Inuit children whose situation falls under the jurisdiction of Nunavik's youth protection services, and their families, are not receiving the services they are entitled to receive, concludes the Commission des …
Commission TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in this Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . A I ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS USED IN THIS REPORT DYP Director of Youth Protection …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 7 May 2024 English
Service providers of 1990–2011.3 The value of exports in each year is tend to file patent applications less frequently measured relative to the value in 1990, and likewise than firms …
cigionline.org Table of Contents vi About the Author vi Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Executive Summary 2 Introduction … 21 Conclusion 23 Works Cited About the Author Acronyms and Olena Ivus is a senior fellow at CIGI. Her … Canada N2L 6C2 www.cigionline.org About the Author Acronyms and Abbreviations Executive Summary Introduction …
