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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAfrican UnionThe African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other official languages) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 53 African states. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to ... Association of Canadian Community CollegesThe Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) is the national and international voice of Canada's colleges, institutes, polytechnics, cégeps and universities with a college mandate. ACCC represents, promotes and ... Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)The Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) is no longer in operation.
Twenty years of influence on hemispheric policy: 1990-2011
FOCAL was created as an independent, non-governmental think-tank meant to enhan... Canadian Institute of PlannersEstablished in 1919, CIP is the national voice of Canada's planning profession and has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning in our communities and throughout Canada. Members' expertise includes such ... Caribbean CommunityTo provide dynamic leadership and service, in partnership with community institutions and groups, toward the attainment of a viable, internationally competitive and sustainable Community, with improved quality of life fo... Central American Integration SystemCentral American Integration System (Spanish: Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana; SICA) is an intergovernmental organization of Central American states. It has a standing invitation to participate as observer in t... Commonwealth SecretariatThe Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding Economic Community of Central African StatesECCAS aims to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation. Its ultimate goal is to establish a Central African Common Market... European UnionThe European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing Euro... Inter-American Development BankThe IDB provides solutions to development challenges in 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, partnering with governments, companies and civil society organizations.
The IDB lends money and provides grants. I... International Development Law OrganizationIDLO is an international intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries in economic transition and in those emerging from armed conflict.
We... International Forum on GlobalizationAn alliance of activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity and public education in response to economic globalization.
International Hydrographic OrganizationThe International Hydrographic Organization is an intergovernmental consultative and technical organization that was established in 1921 to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
... International Labour OrganizationThe International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to ... International Monetary FundThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 185 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainabl... International Organization for MigrationEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
With 125 member states, a further 18... International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesIUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all ... Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeWith 56 States drawn from Europe, Central Asia and America, the OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization, bringing comprehensive and co-operative security to a region that stretches from Vancouver to Vl... Organization of American StatesThe Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the nations of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, defend common interests and debate the major issues facing the region and th... South Asian Association for Regional CooperationThe South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985 by the Heads of State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pa... Southern African Development CommunityThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been in existence since 1980, when it was formed as a loose alliance of nine majority-ruled States in Southern Africa known as the Southern African Development Coordi... Union of South American NationsThe Union of South American Nations (Dutch: Unie van Zuid-Amerikaanse Naties - UZAN, Portuguese: Uniao de Naçoes Sul-Americanas - UNASUL, Spanish: Unión de Naciones Suramericanas - UNASUR) is an intergovernmental union i... United NationsThe United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN... United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) helps developing countries and economies in transition in their fight against marginalization
UNIDO mobilizes knowledge, skills, information and technology ... World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m... World Intellectual Property OrganizationThe World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards cr... New ReleasesSources welcomes Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)2008-12-13 Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) The Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) is an independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to strengthening Canadian relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sources Select ResourcesChinese shrine seeks stock-market path to financial nirvanaZhejiang's Mount Putuo is latest sacred site to contemplate listing, prompting alarm over commercialisation of Chinese culture Branigan, Tania Article 2012 The Guardian Mount Putuo in Zhejiang is the latest of several religious sites whose administrators have announced plans for a multimillion-pound stock-market flotation. Sources BookshelfTelling the TruthSocialist Register 2006 Panitch, Leo; Keys, Colin (eds.) Book 2005 A collection of essays that examines the difficulties of illuminating the degenerative and secretive nature of public life. Making WavesDiscusses the principles and practice of economic development geared to rebuild endangered or deteriorating communities. Government Ministries & AgenciesAtlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyACOA's goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful develo... Canadian International Development AgencyMandate: "Supporting sustainable development, reducing poverty and providing humanitarian assistance... Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and InnovationLeads and promotes Ontario economic development and markets the province as a tourist destination an... Enterprise Cape Breton CorporationPromotes and assists the financing and development of industry in the region, providing employment o... Industry CanadaIndustry Canada's mission is to foster a growing, competitive, and innovative knowledge-based Canadi... Newfoundland & Labrador Ministry of Tourism, Culture and RecreationThis Department of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is responsible for the planning, anal... Western Economic DiversificationWorks to strengthen western innovation, entrepreneurship and community economic development. |
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