Traduction de «Pays les plus éprouvés » (Français → Anglais) :

most seriously affected countries [ MSA countries ]

Definition: Four or more of the above symptoms are usually present and the patient is likely to have great difficulty in continuing with ordinary activities.

Definition: A disorder characterized by impairment of memory, learning difficulties, and reduced ability to concentrate on a task for more than brief periods. There is often a marked feeling of mental fatigue when mental tasks are attempted, and new learning is found to be subjectively difficult even when objectively successful. None of these symptoms is so severe that a diagnosis of either dementia (F00-F03) or delirium (F05.-) can be made. This diagnosis should be made only in association with a specified physical disorder, and should not be made in the presence of any of the mental or behavioural disorders classified to F10-F99. The disorder may precede, accompany, or follow a wide variety of infections and physical disorders, both ce ...[+++]rebral and systemic, but direct evidence of cerebral involvement is not necessarily present. It can be differentiated from postencephalitic syndrome (F07.1) and postconcussional syndrome (F07.2) by its different etiology, more restricted range of generally milder symptoms, and usually shorter duration.

group of leading industrialised countries [ G7 | G7/G8 | G8 | Group of Eight | group of leading industrialized countries | Group of Seven ]

most severely affected countries | MSA countries | poorest countries

be hardest hit

Heavily Indebted Poor Countries | HIPC [Abbr.]

Decision of Contracting Parties of 28 Nov. 1979 on Differential and More Favourable Treatment, Reciprocity and Fuller Participation of Developing Countries

It is also increasingly difficult for developing countries to afford the resources to participate in all of the on-going activities.

However, candidate countries experienced difficulties to implement these high standards for tendering and contracting, which led to delays in project implementation.

According to a study into women entrepreneurs in the EU and central and eastern Europe women find it harder than their male counterparts to raise capital for start-ups and expansion.

Moreover, European companies that comply with standards see their access to other markets impeded, as it is clearly impossible to match the pricing practices of competitors from countries with more favourable legislation or with ineffective enforcement controls.