Chad Basin Commission (CBC) – Features, Aims & Objectives
The Chad Basin Commission was established in 1964. It draws its membership from countries bordering it. These are the Chad Republic, Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger Republic.
Government & Politics
West African Clearing House (WACH) – Aims & Objectives
West African Clearing House (WACH) is form on July 1, 1976 was largely due to the efforts of the Governors of the Central Banks in West Africa to find a solution to one of the obstacles to trade among West African countries.
UNCTAD: Functions, Aims & Objectives of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
The formation of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD in 1964 was initiated by the less developed nations of the world, the majority of which are members of the United Nations. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Since its inception in 1964, it has been holding full sessions at least once in every four years.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) – Benefits, Aims & Objectives
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1944.
Its financial resources stem mainly from quota subscriptions which are assigned to each member according to its relative size in the world economy. A member’s quota also determines its voting power as well as its access to IMF financing.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) otherwise known as the World Bank was established in 1944 with its headquarters in Washington DC.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was established in 1991. Aims and Objectives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) To provide technical assistance and…
The European Economic Community (EEC)
The European Economic Community (ECC) now referred to as the Enropean Union (EU) was established in 1958 under the Treaty of Rome of I957. It has a membership of twelve countries at present. The number is likely to grow as the years roll by.
African Development Bank (AFDB), Goals, Aims & Objectives
The African Development Bank (AFDB) established in September 1964, was opened for business on July 1, 1966 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast now Cote D’Ivoire.
Solid Minerals: Definition, Problems & Contribution in Nigeria
Solid minerals are naturally occuring substances derived from the earth which are of great value to man. They include metalic ores, fuel minerals (such as coal. uranium, signet, tar sands), industrial minerals and rocks (such as limestones, marble, etc.) and gemstones/ornamental stones.
Difference Between Capitalism and Socialism
Capitalism may be defined as an economic system in which all or most means of production are owned and controlled by private individuals and in which the economic activity of the government is at a minimum while Socialism is an economic system where the state takes the major economic decisions through detailed planning. Countries that adopt this system do not believe in the efficacy of market forces.