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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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03SANAA1091PL-108-7 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
[...] (U) Below is Post's response to the information requested in ref A. A. Does host government publish national budget in a timely manner? Answer: Yes, with minimum delay. B. Where Subnational levels of government are significant, are their combined fiscal position published. Answer: No, [...]
2003-05-13 13:51:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT EAID ECON EFIN EINV ETRD YM EPTED COM
03SANAA1193DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOFAN: ECONOMIC ISSUES AND
[...] (C) Summary: Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan outlined the new government's priorities to Ambassador in a courtesy call on May 26. Sofan also said that he expects the long-delayed gun-control legislation to pass Parliament [...]
2003-05-29 09:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID YM ECON COM
03SANAA1202MIDDLE EAST TRADE INITIATIVE: YEMEN
[...] (C) Summary: The ROYG will respond very positively to the Middle East Trade Initiative. Yemen should accede to the World Trade Organization in five years and that process should help reinvigorate efforts to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Sub regional FTAs could have wide benefits fo [...]
2003-05-31 08:32:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EINV YM COM
03SANAA1263AMBASSADOR'S 6/2 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: U/S BOLTON
[...] (C) Summary: In a 6/2 meeting with Ambassador, FM Qirbi said he looked forward to visiting WDC, possibly with Interior Minister Alimi for policy discussions. He welcomed Ambassador's readout of the FBI Director's meeting with Saleh earlier the same day. Ambassador briefed Qirbi on the upcomi [...]
2003-06-07 08:45:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IZ IR YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN ECON COM
03SANAA1397NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES USAID
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of Agriculture Hasan Omar Sowaid told Charge and USAID Representative that he welcomes USG assistance in the agriculture sector. Sowaid is the youngest Minister of the newly appointed Cabinet at 34, and new to the Sanaa political scene. However, with agriculture employing [...]
2003-06-18 04:07:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAID PGOV PINR YM ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS
03SANAA1559YEMEN'S MEPI STRATEGY
[...] (U)Summary: Embassy Sanaa presents the MEPI Strategy 2003/04 at para 2, prepared by the Embassy Development Team that includes Pol/Econ, PD and USAID. This strategy reflects Embassy Sanaa's long-term goals for MEPI. Embassy Sanaa believes MEPI will become a substantive part of our engagement [...]
2003-06-30 14:51:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI KPAO EAID YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM
03SANAA1589RUMORED OIL FIND NOT ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN ROYG ECONOMY
[...] (C) Summary: Rumors are circulating in Sanaa that an oil discovery by Canadian Nexen could contain over a billion barrels of oil. Earlier, Ministry of Oil officials expressed optimism that new oil finds in Yemen could maintain current production levels indefinitely, in spite of their own Mini [...]
2003-07-02 14:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON YM ENERGY COM
03SANAA166SANAA RESPONSE TO NEXT STEPS ON U.S. - MIDDLE EAST
[...] (U) Summary: As the least developed country in the NEA region, Yemen is likely to show rapid, tangible results from well-conceived MEPI-funded programming. The ROYG has welcomed the initiative warmly and publicly, and Foreign Minister Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi will send a letter to Secretary Powel [...]
2003-01-23 13:27:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PREL SCUL KDEM KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM HUMAN RIGHTS
03SANAA1676ONE STEP FORWARD FOR ADEN SHIPPING INDUSTRY
[...] (U) Deputy Minister of Finance Ahmed Ghaleb confirmed to Pol/econoff on July 9 that the ROYG had placed fifty million USD in an escrow account at HSBC in accordance with the January agreement with Lloyds' to lower transshipment insurance rates for Yemen (Reftel A). However, Ghaleb added, the i [...]
2003-07-09 14:05:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PTER YM COM
03SANAA1690 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - REPUBLIC OF
[...] THE FOLLOWING IS EMBASSY'S YEAR 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR YEMEN. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: A. 1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) is committed to attracting foreign investors by improving its overall investmen [...]
2003-07-13 07:05:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV YM OPIC ECON COM
03SANAA1699ADEN GOVERNOR ON DEVELOPMENT, E-LEARNING, THE
[...] (C) Begin summary: On July 8, Ambassador Hull met with newly-appointed governor of Aden, Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi. Ambassador and Governor Shaibi agreed on the importance of sustainable development, discussing Aden's status as a World Bank Port City, and e-learning. Ambassador highlighted the r [...]
2003-07-14 11:30:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER MARR PINR YM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM
03SANAA1702MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ON YEMEN'S ECONOMIC
[...] (C) Begin summary: Ambassador and USAID Representative met with newly-appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. Khaled Rajeh Sheik on July 12. The courtesy call was part of a series of discussions with newly-appointed ROYG officials to ascertain their priorities and convey U.S. commitmen [...]
2003-07-14 13:06:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALETRD EIND ECON YM COM
03SANAA1814YEMENI PRESIDENT SALEH VISITS ETHIOPIA; MOVE TO INCREASE TRILATERAL COOPERATION AMONG YEMEN-ETHIOPIA-SUDAN
[...] (c) In a July 27 meeting with the Ambassador, Foreign Minister Qirbi said Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s recent visit to Ethiopia paved the way for increasing regional cooperation. FM Qirbi deemed President Ali Abdullah Saleh,s three day trip successful in terms of strengthening Yemen [...]
2003-07-28 14:36:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ETRD EIND ECON YM ET COUNTER TERRORISM COM
03SANAA1879SALEH DEMARCHE ON AL-MOAYED AND CT SUPPORT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: President Saleh July 30 pressed Ambassador and Legatt-designate for an arrangement on al-Moayed to avoid political embarrassment to Yemen. Legatt briefed Saleh on FBI proposal for Yemeni investigators to come to New York and cooperate on al-Moayed case. Saleh also pressed for a [...]
2003-08-02 12:53:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PTER ASEC MARR PARM PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM ENERGY TERFIN
03SANAA2203HADRAMAUT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MARITIME SECURITY
[...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 trip to the Hadramaut, Embassy officials met with Governor Hilal, Deputy Governor Ulufi, political figures, and members of the Civil Democratic Forum -- a Yemeni NGO -- to discuss the region's future. In Mukalla, Governor Hilal and members of Yemen's [...]
2003-09-03 12:18:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR ECON EFIN EINV PINR YM COM MARITIME SECURITY
03SANAA2204CANADIAN NEXEN IN THE HADRAMAUT: THE TERMINAL AND
[...] (c) Begin summary: During an August 7-11 visit to the governorate of Hadramaut, Embassy officials toured oil company Canadian Nexen's Central Pumping Facility (CPF) and Export Terminal. Nexen said it has good relations with its neighbors and there have been no threats to the pipeline, but no [...]
2003-09-03 12:19:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET PTER EINV PREL ECON YM COM ENERGY
03SANAA2250YEMEN: WTO ACCESSION UPDATE
[...] (u) Summary: Minister of Industry and Trade Khaled Rajeh Sheikh will lead the Yemeni delegation to the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Yemen is moving steadily forward on WTO accession and expects to accede in 3-5 years. The European Commission (EC) is launching a five-year, seven million Euro pro [...]
2003-09-10 08:02:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EINV YM COM
03SANAA2463NEA A/S BURNS OCTOBER 4 MEETING WITH SALEH: CT
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In a 10/4 meeting with President Saleh, NEA A/S Burns welcomed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and supported U.S. assistance for Yemen's security and development. Saleh briefed on expanding Saudi-Yemeni CT cooperation, which he characterized as better than ever before, despite (acc [...]
2003-10-08 06:46:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP KPAL SA IZ YM ICC DPRK COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM
03SANAA2476NEA A/S BURNS' 10/4/03 MEETING WITH FM QIRBI: CT
[...] (C) Summary: During a 10/4/03 call on FM Qirbi, NEA A/S Burns reviewed U.S.-Yemeni CT cooperation and focused on U.S. development assistance. Burns stressed the need for Yemen to pursue domestic reforms as the U.S. works to increase assistance, e.g. via MEPI and, if Yemen qualifies, the MCA. [...]
2003-10-10 08:25:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER AMGT EAID PARM MCAP SA YM IZ ICC COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM
03SANAA2784USAID NATSIOS EXPLAINS MCA TO PRESIDENT SALEH
[...] (c) Summary: On November 3 USAID Administrator Natsios presented Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) criteria to President Saleh, and said Yemen could qualify if Yemen improved in the "Governing Justly" category. While initially questioning the need for Yemen to make progress on such issues as [...]
2003-11-29 14:47:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
03SANAA2795YEMEN SCENESETTER FOR COMMERCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
[...] (sbu) Embassy Sanaa warmly welcomes you and your team to Sanaa, Yemen, December 7-8. You will be the first visitor from the Department of Commerce since Deputy Assistant Secretary Molly Williamson in May 2001. Your visit will SIPDIS afford an opportunity for follow-on talks with the Yemeni [...]
2003-11-30 11:22:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON YM IMF COM
03SANAA2917YEMEN: MEPI FY 2003 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
[...] (u) Post warmly welcomes the MEPI FY 03 funding recommendations (ref a) and is pleased that Yemen is strongly represented across the pillars. At the same time, Post would appreciate being considered for the following programs: Economic Pillar: Post requests that Yemen be considered for Smal [...]
2003-12-14 11:02:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
03SANAA3010PM SENIOR ADVISOR BODINE'S 12/18 MEETING WITH FM
[...] (C) Summary: During a 12/18/03 call on Foreign Minister Qirbi, PM Senior Advisor Bodine and Qirbi exchanged signed diplomatic notes to complete an Article 98 agreement, (ROYG has asked that this not/not be publicized, however.) Without setting a precise date, Qirbi responded positively to the [...]
2003-12-23 11:21:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL ASEC PGOV PARM KDEM YM KICC COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM
03SANAA339YEMENI FM AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS USG ASSISTANCE,
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador briefed the Foreign Minister on his recent Washington consultations at a meeting on February 18. He detailed current and potential USG assistance in several areas and brought up the pouch issue for closure. FM Qirbi expressed appreciation for continued U.S.-Yem [...]
2003-02-19 09:58:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL ADCO ADPM YM ECON COM
03SANAA595YEMEN'S ECONOMY AS SEEN BY WORLD BANK ECONOMISTS
[...] Sensitive But Unclassified, please protect. 2. (SBU) Summary: Two World Bank economists in Sanaa are complimentary about the ROYG's fiscal policy and commitment to reforms. In a March 17 discussion with Emboffs, the bank economists gave positive assessments of Yemeni fiscal discipline, cur [...]
2003-03-25 11:47:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV EAID PINR YM WTRO COM
03SANAA646YEMEN'S ECONOMY: THINKING BEYOND OIL
[...] (C) Summary: A forthcoming World Bank sectoral analysis of fish, transportation, tourism and labor markets is a potential road map for donor projects and steps that the ROYG must take in order to diversify and strengthen Yemen's economy. The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study examines four po [...]
2003-04-02 13:50:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD ELAB YM COM
03SANAA677ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW SIGNED, ENFORCEMENT
[...] Summary: President Saleh signed the ROYG's anti-money laundering legislation into law on April 5. The law was written in consultation with the World Bank. While not specifically mentioning terrorism, the law criminalizes money laundering for the first time and requires banks to verify names of [...]
2003-04-07 13:54:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEFIN KCRM PTER YM TERFIN ECON COM
03SANAA678PROMINENT OPPOSITION BUSINESSMAN'S VIEWS ON ROYG
[...] (C) Summary: A prominent businessman believes civil service reform is the most important change that the Yemeni government must make to stem corruption. According to Islah party member and leading banking figure Mahfoodh Salem Shammakh, attempts by the government, World Bank and other lending [...]
2003-04-07 13:55:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV EFIN PINR YM COM
03SANAA819PRESS PLAYS ON EXAGGERATED ECONOMIC FEARS, ROYG
[...] (C) Summary: Grave economic consequences from the war in Iraq have been predicted in both official and unofficial Yemeni press. However, most of the articles have been based on conjecture and faulty math. In response, ROYG officials have been reinforcing positive economic news and developing [...]
2003-04-17 14:01:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EPET YM COM
03SANAA975DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON FANTA AND SAUCES
[...] (U) This is an Action Request, (Para 3). 2. (U) On May 5, Pol/Econoff delivered reftel demarches on Fanta and Sauces to Yemen Customs Chairman Hafez F. Mayiad. Mayiad told pol/econoff that he would support the USG position on Fanta Beverage Base (REF A) at the upcoming Harmonized System Co [...]
2003-05-06 13:55:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD YM DEMARCHE COM
04SANAA1178DPM SOFAN: YEMEN WILLING TO HOST PROPOSED G-8
[...] No summary [...]
2004-05-16 14:09:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID PGOV YM COM
04SANAA1721ECONOMIC REFORMS STALLED; IMF DELIVERS TOUGH
[...] (C) Summary/Comment: Senior Ministry of Planning official Nabil Shaiban confirmed that President Saleh has decided to delay economic reform, but reiterated the ROYG's long-term committment to implementation. The decision comes in spite of the recent IMF mission headed by Senior Economist Saad [...]
2004-07-19 08:58:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EAID AADP YM COM
04SANAA1959ADEN SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE
[...] (SBU) Summary/Comment: On an 8/4-8/6 introductory visit to Aden, CDA met Deputy Governor Shaif, representatives of political parties, businessmen, security and Coast Guard officials and members of civil society. The recent firing of a corrupt official running the Aden Free Zone, some increase [...]
2004-08-11 13:42:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
04SANAA2046AMBASSADOR DELIVERS G-8 FORUM FOR THE FUTURE
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Ambassador delivered invitation to FM Qirbi to attend the September 23-24 G-8 Forum for the Future preparatory meeting on the margins of the UNGA. Qirbi accepted the invitation, stressing that it is important for the Forum to produce results and not just words on pap [...]
2004-08-23 13:57:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KMPI YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
04SANAA2344YEMEN REQUEST - FY05 USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE, PL480
[...] Summary: USDA food assistance in Yemen is enhancing infrastructure, funding agricultural research projects, and teaching horticultural marketing and livestock management skills. Since 2000, USDA assistance constituted the bulk of USG development aid to Yemen. In conjunction with USAID techni [...]
2004-09-01 13:41:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ASEC YM ECON COM
04SANAA2345FIRST KIDNAPPING IN THREE YEARS RESOLVED QUICKLY
[...] (C) Summary: Five oil workers were kidnapped on 8/31 in Ma'rib governorate for three hours. The Ma'rib Governor sent in troops who, after brief gunfire, freed the three hostages. All men are safely back in Sanaa. While Post has no/no indication that the kidnapping was terrorist related, it m [...]
2004-09-01 14:12:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC ECON YM COM ENERGY
04SANAA2389DPM SOFAN WARMLY WELCOMES AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) Summary: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation warmly welcomed Ambassador to Yemen on 9/6. After reviewing recent progress in development cooperation and touching on the negative economic effects of the al-Houthi problem, Sofan and Ambassador discusse [...]
2004-09-08 05:33:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALKMCA EAID ECON LE YM COM
04SANAA2411YEMEN ASKS TO HOST FORUM FOR THE FUTURE SUMMIT
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (C) Ambassador discussed ROYG plans to participate in follow-on initiatives to the Sea Island G-8 BMENA Plan of Support for Reform with Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa No'man on September 7. No'man confirmed Foreign Minister Qirbi's p [...]
2004-09-12 05:44:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON KMPI YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
04SANAA2521WHY ECONOMIC REFORM IS FAILING IN YEMEN
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: On September 25 Parliament and the Shura Council voted by a clear majority to reject the ROYG's five year economic plan, which included several hotly debated economic reform proposals. The economic package failed because there was no presidential initiative, no strate [...]
2004-09-29 06:04:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON KMCA KMPI PGOV YM COM DOMESTIC POLITICS
04SANAA2742YEMEN'S TENDERING SYSTEM - A TEST OF PATIENCE
[...] Summary: Yemen's non-transparent government procurement process tops the list of frustrations for Western companies interested in investing in Yemen. The poorest and least developed country in the Middle East, government projects offer one of the better ways for foreign companies to invest in [...]
2004-10-26 04:31:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KCOR YM COM
04SANAA2775IPR IN YEMEN: NEW LAWS AND ENHANCED ENFORCMENT NEEDED
[...] Summary. Intellectual Property Rights Laws in Yemen need to be updated to meet Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Standards (TRIPS),and existing laws should be enforced. Although it is not a major transit point or purchaser for illicitly produced goods and is not on USTR Sp [...]
2004-11-01 06:28:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR YM COM
04SANAA2783INVESTMENT CLIMATE CHANGES, CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR
[...] Summary. Corruption and non-implementation of existing laws and regulations make the investment climate appear nontransparent and arbitrary to most foreign investors. Concerns over security and ROYG non-movement on a critical economic reform package (ref A) create an inhospitable picture for [...]
2004-11-01 13:11:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV YM KMPF COM
04SANAA2784WTO UPDATE FOR YEMEN - FIVE YEARS AND COUNTING
[...] Summary/Comment. While accession to the World Trade Organization is still five to seven years out, with the first working party meeting to be held in Geneva on November 30 Yemen will enter a new, more difficult stage of trade negotiations. Through the Integrated Framework (IF) process sponsored [...]
2004-11-01 13:49:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KMPI YM COM
04SANAA2785Services in Yemen: Legally Open For Investment
[...] Summary and comment: Insurance, telecommunications and the banking industry are all possible fields for American investment in Yemen. The insurance industry is steadily growing and open to investment. With only 1.3 million fixed lines, potential exists for the telecommunications services to e [...]
2004-11-01 13:49:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EFIN EINV KMPI YM COM
04SANAA2803DFM NOMAN DEPRESSED OVER RISING CORRUPTION IN YEMEN
[...] (C) Summary: In a candid and wide ranging discussion on November 2, Deputy Foreign Minister Mustafa Noman advised Pol/Econ Chief and Deputy that Post should convey to high-level ROYG officials the perils of corruption. Noman advised the Embassy to communicate to journalists and businessmen mo [...]
2004-11-03 11:13:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCOR KMCA YM ECON COM
04SANAA2833CUSTOMS MAKING PROGRESS
[...] Summary: Yemen's existing customs and tariff schedule is calculated under the Brussels Definition of Value, which is not compliant with WTO standards. As part of the ROYG's economic reform package, reductions to customs and tariffs are being considered, but further revisions will be required f [...]
2004-11-08 12:32:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD YM COM
04SANAA2939FORUM FOR THE FUTURE DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ROYG
[...] (U) Summary: On November 23, EmbOffs met with separately with Deputy Foreign Minister Noman and Deputy Finance Minister Ghalib to deliver draft agenda (ref A) and discuss ROYG planning for the December 11 Forum for the Future meeting in Rabat (ref B). Both officials assured us that the nece [...]
2004-11-24 10:45:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON PREL KDEM KMPI YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
04SANAA3098DPM SOFAN SEEKS U.S. POLITICAL COMMITMENT FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. Deputy PM and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan reviewed development cooperation and sought strong political support for Yemen's WTO accession bid from visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary Philo Dibble on December 15. Sofan complained of a lack of Sa [...]
2004-12-18 05:15:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PGOV YM COM
04SANAA3130PROMINENT BUSINESS LEADER ON MINISTERIAL CORRUPTION
[...] (C) Summary. Pol/Econ Deputy had a wide ranging discussion with Abdul Wahab Thabet, Chairmen of the Thabet brothers, the second largest company in Yemen. Thabet vigorously criticized three of the most powerful ROYG ministers for corruption, and stated that on economics President Saleh, "does [...]
2004-12-20 10:07:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON KCOR PGOV PINR YM COM
04SANAA3151ROYG MAKING TENTATIVE STEPS TO STEM CORRUPTION AND
[...] (C) A recent series of local press articles may signal that the ROYG is finally taking initial steps to address corruption, particularly in the area of diesel smuggling, one of the main reasons Parliament was able to successfully stall implementation of an economic reform package. In a meeting [...]
2004-12-26 11:41:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV KMPI KCOR YM KMCC COM
04SANAA3155YEMEN 2004-2005 INSCR REPORT
[...] (SBU) SANAA'S UPDATE FOR THE 2004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT (INSCR) IS AT PARA TWO. COMMENT: SANAA NOTES NO SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE 2003 MONEY LAUNDERING LAW, AND HAS TAKEN NO ACTION ON ENFORCING THE UNSCR 1267 SANCTIONS ON ABDUL MAJID ZINDANI. END C [...]
2004-12-26 13:54:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON SNAR PTER KSEP KCRM YM TERFIN COM
04SANAA396FM QIRBI ON WASHINGTON VISIT
[...] (s) In a February 16 meeting (ref a),CDA reviewed Foreign Minister Abubaker al-Qirbi's successful visit to Washington February 2-6. Noting the positive meetings Qirbi had with the FBI Director and DCI, CDA said that arrangements should proceed soon for teams from the CIA and FBI to visit Yeme [...]
2004-02-18 13:13:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV MASS PTER ETRD YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
04SANAA414BEHIND THE SCENES ON YEMEN-SAUDI BORDER COOPERATION
[...] (s) Summary: President Saleh told CDA on February 19 that DCI George Tenent played a major role in facilitating the new border agreement between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Both countries agreed to halt new construction and begin joint Ministry of Interior patrols. A resolution was a political n [...]
2004-02-24 09:54:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PTER ASEC PBTS SA YM COUNTER TERRORISM ECON COM
04SANAA718MEPI FY 2004 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
[...] (u) Post welcomes the MEPI FY 04 funding recommendations (ref a) and appreciates the opportunity to comment. Post is pleased to see the continuation of a number of successful programs, including MEET the U.S., WTO accession training, and political parties strengthening. Reftel a requests com [...]
2004-03-31 11:13:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KPAO EAID ECON PREL YM COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
05SANAA106ADEN PORT: YEMEN MISSES ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY
[...] (SBU) In a briefing to donors on January 10, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan announced that Prime Minister Ba Jammal "in the interest of promoting the widest competition" rejected the Rotterdam Management Group's (RMG) recommendation to [...]
2005-01-17 10:22:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD KCOR YM COM
05SANAA127BIOTECHNOLOGY OUTREACH PROJECTS - FY05 YEMEN
[...] The government of Yemen is moving from an embryonic policy understanding of biotechnology to a greater desire to embrace international trade standards and to join the international trade market and open their markets to biotechnology. In the last two months, the office of the US Trade Represen [...]
2005-01-19 04:35:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO YM ENVIRONMENT COM
05SANAA128BFIF 2004 END OF YEAR REPORT - YEMEN
[...] Embassy Sanaa expanded its outreach to local businessmen and women in FY 2004 by sponsoring the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development and Management Workshop, held September 12 to 14, at the Sanaa Chamber of Commerce. This three-day training workshop focused on the basics of entrepren [...]
2005-01-19 04:35:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO ETRD EINV YM ECON COM
05SANAA1282YEMEN HUNT LOOKING FOR DEAL ON BLOCK 18 EXTENSION,
[...] (C) Summary. On May 7, Ambassador met with representatives of Yemen Hunt to discuss developments in the ongoing drama of the Block 18 extension (reftel). The ROYG officially confirmed the cancellation of its agreement with Hunt, endorsing Parliament's decision to explore a more profitable ar [...]
2005-05-14 13:29:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON EINV YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA1317SHAKEDOWN AT THE ADEN PORT: SHIPS DETAINED BY
[...] (C) Summary. Commercial maritime traffic to the Port of Aden, already far below the port's potential, may decrease further due to exaggerated insurance claims and an unusual practice of detaining ships in Yemen. Several worldwide insurance clubs have met in the last month to discuss these pr [...]
2005-05-17 12:56:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD EWWT YM COM
05SANAA1338ADEN CONTAINER TERMINAL TENDER: ROYG ANGLES FOR
[...] (C) Summary. The tendering process for the Aden Container Terminal was delayed this month when the ROYG,s High Tendering Committee decided not to award the tender at the self-imposed deadline. The Committee believed that the proposals did not apportion a high enough share of ROYG revenue, an [...]
2005-05-21 11:51:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EWWT EINV YM COM
05SANAA1360SHURA LEADER ON HUNT OIL EXTENSION, AL-HOUTHI AND
[...] (C) Summary: On May 17 Ambassador met with Shura Council Chairman Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani. Discussions centered on the canceled Hunt Oil extension for Block 18, ongoing violence in Saada, and the controversial draft press law. On the Hunt extension (ref A),Ghani expressed optimism that a deal [...]
2005-05-24 13:32:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM ECON YM DOMESTIC POLITICS COM ENERGY
05SANAA1361AGRICULTURAL BANK ABANDONS CORRUPT PAST, LOOKS TO
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Yemen Cooperative and Agricultural Credit Bank (CACB) is moving away from a history of corruption and poor banking practices and positioning itself as a viable commercial bank. The MEPI-funded Financial Services Volunteer Corps worked with the bank May 14-18 to craft a pro [...]
2005-05-24 13:35:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEFIN EINV PGOV KMPI YM ECON COM
05SANAA1377AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SALIF PORT YCG STATION WITH
[...] (C) Summary. After touring Yemen Hunt's Safir oil platform and the Yemen Coast Guard Command at nearby Salif Port and hearing briefings from Hunt security and the YCG Salif Port Commander, Ambassador raised the issue of maritime security and the vulnerability of the Safir with the Governor of [...]
2005-05-25 14:19:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR PARM ECON YM COM ENERGY MARITIME SECURITY COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA1446DONORS ADDRESS THE KEY TO REFORM IN YEMEN: PUBLIC
[...] Summary: The donor community sponsored a workshop in May on the critical but oft-neglected subject of public finance management (PFM). In an effort to develop a work plan for rationalizing the budgeting process, currently a source of extensive corruption and mismanagement, the Ministry of Fin [...]
2005-05-29 11:52:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV PGOV KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM
05SANAA145YEMEN MOVING FAST ON WTO, MAYBE TOO FAST
[...] (SBU) Summary. Yemen is making progress in trade reforms necessary for WTO accession and possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US. Key ministries have a broad mandate within the ROYG to create the necessary legislation and regulations to comply with international standards. They have [...]
2005-01-25 11:36:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKMPI ECON ETRD YM COM
05SANAA1511SEARCH FOR BLOCK 18 SOLUTION: HUNT ASKS AMBASSADOR
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 3 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. Tensions continue to mount over Block 18 and Yemen Hunt's future in Yemen. On May 24 Ambassador met a group of Hunt executives preparing to litigate in international court for ROYG breach of contract (ref A). [...]
2005-06-05 08:34:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON EINV YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA1571SALEH ON HUNT OIL DISPUTE, 2006 ELECTIONS, VISIT
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met with President Saleh on June 9 to encourage the ROYG to resolve its dispute with Hunt Oil. He highlighted for the President the many potential negative effects for Yemen if the headline American company in the country took the ROYG to the International Public Court [...]
2005-06-11 14:44:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ECON ETRD YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA1589GOOD NEWS FOR YEMEN'S INVESTMENT CLIMATE: DUBAI
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. On June 8 the ROYG announced Dubai Ports International (DPI) the winner of a 35-year concession to operate and develop the Aden Port and Aden Container Terminal (ACT). DPI is the world's fifth largest port operator, managing 18 international ports and terminals worldwide [...]
2005-06-14 11:10:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EWWT ETRD KMCA KMPI YM COM
05SANAA1597HUNT OIL READY TO SUE ROYG IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
[...] (C) Summary. Neither side is backing down in the dispute between headline American company Hunt Oil and the ROYG over the cancellation of Hunt's five-year extension to operate lucrative block 18 in Maarib. Ambassador briefed Yemen Hunt head Wyndell Caveness following his meeting with Presiden [...]
2005-06-15 13:45:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EAID EPET KMCA KMPI YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA1833DPM SOFAN ON CORRUPTION, USDA FOOD AID, AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: CDA Nabeel Khoury met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Ahmed Sofan, on July 2 to discuss USDA food aid program implementation, corruption, and Yemen's Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Threshold plans. Sofan agreed with the DCM [...]
2005-07-06 08:47:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON ECIN EAID YM COM
05SANAA1875YEMENI RIYAL SHOWS SIGNS OF INSTABILITY
[...] (U) Summary. The Yemeni Riyal has fluctuated dramatically in recent months, and the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) intervened on at least two occasions to combat devaluation. Despite these efforts, for the first time in three years a black market has emerged for buying foreign currency, and the [...]
2005-07-11 09:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV YM COM
05SANAA1877JEFFREY SACHS VISITS SANAA, WARNS OF ECONOMIC
[...] (U) Summary. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the UN Millennium Project, projected a bleak future for Yemen without dramatic policy changes and a significant increase in foreign assistance during a visit to Sanaa, July 1-4. In Sachs's view, poor economic performance, declining natural resources, a [...]
2005-07-11 10:10:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV EPET KMPI KMCA YM COM
05SANAA1919SALEH PURSUES TRIBAL APPROACH TO ECONOMIC REFORMS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Yemen's Parliament approved a general sales tax law in early July, which met with fierce protest from business leaders. After hearing their complaints regarding the potential for abuse and corruption, President Saleh locked business leaders in a room with ROYG officials and de [...]
2005-07-18 11:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EFIN EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM
05SANAA193DPM SOFAN PROMOTES DONOR HARMONIZATION AND
[...] (SBU) Summary. On January 30, Ambassador joined key donors and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan in signing a declaration on their intent to enhance donor coordination in Yemen. In a follow-on meeting with Sofan, Ambassador raised Socotr [...]
2005-02-02 10:25:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKMCA ECON ETRD EAID EINV YM COM
05SANAA1959SALEH AUTHORIZES ECONOMIC REFORMS: ROYG BRACES FOR
[...] (C) Summary. On July 18, President Saleh approved long-delayed portions of the economic reform package. A reduction or elimination of the fuel subsidy is likely to accompany this decision, and some fear it will lead to civil unrest. Several reports indicate that the security forces will emp [...]
2005-07-19 15:12:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EFIN EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM
05SANAA196YEMEN GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO CAPTURE TELCOM MARKET
[...] (C) Summary: President Saleh's initiative to provide rural phone access through the use of CDMA technology expanded in 2004 to offer mobile phone service in Yemen. Yemen Mobile, though promoted as part of the rural access program, may serve to squeeze out its private sector GSM competitors, S [...]
2005-02-02 11:49:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI ECON COM
05SANAA1976REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDIES SPARKS RAPID INFLATION,
[...] (C) Summary. On July 23, Rioting and unrest had abated, following a weekend of explosive demonstrations against the lifting of fuel subsidies. On July 23, the ROYG confirmed 22 people killed, but the number is reportedly closer to 40. Demonstrators lashed out against the ruling elite across [...]
2005-07-23 15:35:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM ECON EINV ENRG KMPI YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA2022MAREB ROAD TEMPORARILY CLEARED FOR FUEL DELIVERIES
[...] (C) Summary. July 24 at 19:30, armed members of the Al-Jaden tribe clashed with ROYG security forces approximately 30 miles west of Mareb City. According to Hunt Oil Security Chief Ralph Gonzales there were several casualties. The show of military force convinced the tribesmen to lift their [...]
2005-07-25 13:40:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PINR ECON ENRG EINV ASEC YM COM ENERGY DOMESTIC POLITICS
05SANAA2062SALEH "RESCUES" YEMEN FROM PRICE HIKES
[...] (C) Summary. Following a week of protests against the ROYG's decision to partially lift fuel subsidies, on July 25 President Saleh ordered the Cabinet to reduce prices by seven to 22 percent. The President reached his decision after consulting with tribal leaders, who in return agreed to lift [...]
2005-07-28 09:43:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON EINV ENRG KMPI KMCA YM COM DOMESTIC POLITICS
05SANAA2129AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS,
[...] (C) Summary. On August 3 Ambassador discussed the aftermath of the oil price hikes and next steps for ROYG economic reform and anti-corruption with Foreign Minister Qirbi. Discussions also focused on the return of Yemeni detainees from GTMO and Saleh's November meeting with President Bush. [...]
2005-08-03 13:15:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER OVIP KMPI YM KMCC KWAC ECON COM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA2377DFM DISCUSSES SALEH VISIT WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) Summary. On August 14, Deputy Foreign Minister Mohiedeen Al-Dhabi and Ambassador discussed cooperation ahead of President Saleh's scheduled visit to Washington in November and current ROYG efforts to combat corruption. End Summary. ------------------------------ Saleh's Visit: What Ca [...]
2005-08-16 08:50:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ECON KAWC YM COUNTER TERRORISM COM
05SANAA2426YEMEN'S THIRD GSM TENDER: CHINESE MAKE AN OFFER
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met August 17 with Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Abdulmalik al-Moalimi to discuss the status of a third tender for a GSM mobile phone operator. Post is advocating for Millicom, which has a vending agreement with Motorola. On August 2, the [...]
2005-08-22 13:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM
05SANAA2463THE CITY OF TAIZ: WILL THE PHOENIX RISE AGAIN?
[...] Summary: DCM visited the city of Taiz, the third largest city in Yemen to open bids for the the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)-funded wastewater system project and to meet with civic, NGO, and business leaders on August 8. Taiz stand on the shoulders of trained and passionate NGO, [...]
2005-08-29 13:08:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV SOCI YM COM AORC
05SANAA2464SALAMI TAKES HIGH ROAD ON GSM TENDER, CORRUPTION,
[...] (C) Summary. On August 28, the tender for a new mobile phone operator in Yemen was at the top of the agenda when Ambassador met Minister of Finance Salami. Ambassador offered the merits of Millicom's bid, stressing the importance of American investment in Yemen, and raised questions about th [...]
2005-08-29 14:36:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM ECON COM
05SANAA2481IMI: THIRD MAJOR OIL BID IN YEMEN
[...] The Ministry of Oil and Minerals of the Republic of Yemen is inviting international oil companies to bid for the exploration and production opportunities on 14 open oil blocks. 2. The contract model to be used is a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA). 3. All interested oil companies must [...]
2005-08-31 05:01:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA2482IMI: SANAA BASIN WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT TENDER
[...] The Sanaa Basin Water Management Project (SBWMP) of the Ministry of Water and Environment is inviting international companies to bid to supply equipment for pressurized irrigation systems (drips, bubbler, and sprinkler) and PVC pipes and fittings, PE pipes and fittings. 2. Bidding will be c [...]
2005-08-31 05:01:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON YM COM
05SANAA255INVESTMENT CLIMATE 2005
[...] The following is posts' submission for the 2005 Investment Climate Statement: (Begin Text) Investment Climate 2005 for Yemen: Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Performance Requir [...]
2005-02-07 11:03:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDOPIC KTDB USTR YM ECON COM
05SANAA2556PM BAJAMMAL ON GSM TENDER: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY
[...] (C) Summary. On September 5, Ambassador discussed the status of Yemen's GSM mobile phone tender with PM Bajammal. He emphasized the importance of a transparent tendering process for attracting American business and for the country's overall investment climate. Bajammal responded directly tha [...]
2005-09-10 13:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI CH YM ECON COM
05SANAA263STRONG POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR MOKHA PORT DEVELOPMENT
[...] On February 2, 2005 a joint USAID-DOD JTF/HOA Civil Affairs team met the Governor of Taiz, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hajri, to discuss public health and education services and quarantine practices in the Port of Mokha, a primary port of entry for livestock from the Horn of Africa (HOA). (Note: The go [...]
2005-02-08 12:09:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON YM COM
05SANAA264FM QIRBI TALKS ABOUT IRAQI ELECTIONS, MCC, AND
[...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador discussed the Iraqi Elections, Yemen's MCC Threshold concept paper, and deterioration of Press Freedoms in Yemen. End Summary. --------------- Iraqi Elections --------------- 2. (C) Qirbi called the Iraqi elections an important first step, commenting that "Yem [...]
2005-02-08 12:40:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KDEM KMPI IZ YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
05SANAA265YEMEN SUBMITS THRESHOLD PAPER: REACHING MCC A
[...] Summary. Deputy Prime Minister Sofan presented Yemen's MCC-Threshold Concept Paper to USAID Director on Jan. 30. The paper was recommended for approval on Jan. 30 by letter to AID/PPC/MCA, signed by Ambassador and USAID Director. The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) [...]
2005-02-08 12:49:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECPS EFIN EIND EINV KMCA KMPI PGOV YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
05SANAA277DECLINING OIL AND PARLIAMENTARY INTERVENTION
[...] (C) Summary: Yemen's oil production is steadily declining, and may drop below 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2005. (Note: Production reached a high of 490,000 bpd in 2003.) Mismanagement of existing oil fields accelerates production and could serve to reduce long-term yields. Current explor [...]
2005-02-12 06:54:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET KCOR ECON YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA2781IMI: INVITATION FOR BIDS - IFB#30/05 FOR THE
[...] The Rural Access Program of the Ministry of Public Works and Highway is inviting international companies to bid to construct Al Ashmour - Maswar District RR (22.33 KM) & Bait Salah (8.30 KM) in Amran Province. The Construction period is 16 months. 2. Bidding will be conducted through the I [...]
2005-09-19 13:46:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON YM COM
05SANAA2782IMI: INVITATION FOR BIDS - BID NO. EGS/05-14 FOR
[...] The Groundwater & Soil Conservation Project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is inviting international companies for the procurement of the following heavy equipments: Bulldozers (220-240 HP) quantity 2 nos Wheel loaders (217-220 HP) quantity 2 nos Motor Graders with laser leve [...]
2005-09-19 13:46:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON YM COM
05SANAA2796AMBASSADOR'S VISIT TO MUKALLA SPARKS REQUESTS FOR
[...] (C) Summary: On September 12-13, Ambassador visited the Hadramaut governorate capital and port city of Mukalla. In meetings with the Deputy Commander of the Eastern Military Region, university faculty, NGO activists and political and business leaders, Ambassador was repeatedly urged to increa [...]
2005-09-21 10:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS ENRG KMPI YM MARITIME SECURITY ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS
05SANAA2814IMI: INVITATION FOR BID - URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND
[...] The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project of the Ministry of Water and Environment is inviting international companies for the drilling and construction of ten boreholes in Al-Sabeen and the surrounding area. The works consists of drilling ten boreholes at a depth of between 600-900m, sup [...]
2005-09-24 08:35:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDECON YM COM
05SANAA2822ROYG PRESENTS DRAFT MEMORANDUM ON BI-LATERAL
[...] (C) Summary: During a September 18 meeting with Ambassador, Foreign Minister Abubakr Qirbi presented a draft "Memorandum of Intention" establishing a framework for future US-Yemen cooperation (reftel). The memorandum outlines broad guidelines for cooperation on counter-terrorism, political i [...]
2005-09-24 15:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PTER MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM COM
05SANAA2844SHOW ME THE MONEY: CHINESE WIN YEMEN'S GSM TENDER,
[...] (C) Summary. On September 21, Yemen's Cabinet officially awarded the third GSM license to Chinese-owned Unitel for its bid of USD 149 million. The decision came as no surprise; ROYG officials had made clear that the financial offer outweighed all other considerations. Many doubts remain, ho [...]
2005-09-27 07:06:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM
05SANAA2922MCC ESSENTIAL TO STABILITY AND REFORM IN YEMEN
[...] (S) Summary: Millennium Challenge Corporation programs are crucial to Yemen's future and to U.S. national security interests. Yemen stands at an important crossroads in its path to development and reform. For Yemen's reformers, MCC offers an important way forward. If the United States walks [...]
2005-10-11 06:39:00Embassy SanaaSECRETECPS EFIN EIND EINV PGOV KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM
05SANAA2986AMBASSADOR VISITS PORT CITY OF ADEN
[...] Summary: On October 2, Ambassador visited Aden to meet with local government, business and civil society representatives. Local council members, the Chamber of Commerce, and NGOs shared their experiences in strengthening democracy, improving the business climate, and creating local solutions [...]
2005-10-17 05:31:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON KMPI KPAO YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
05SANAA3032BOEING VS. AIRBUS: YEMENIA ATTRACTS SUITORS FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Krajeski met with Captain Abdulhamid AlQadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen, on October 16 to discuss a 10-plane purchase they are planning. Both Airbus and Boeing have demonstrated significant outreach to Yemenia management for the [...]
2005-10-19 12:06:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON KTDB YM COM
05SANAA3167 YEMEN AND AVIAN FLU - LONG ON STRATEGY - SHORT ON
[...] SUMMARY: A/DCM Tom Burke, accompanied by USAID's Senior Health Advisor in Yemen, Dr. Ahmed Attieg, met with Yemeni Public Health Deputy Minister, Dr. Majid al-Gunaid at his request on 10/17/2005, at which he discussed Yemen state of preparations to respond to the Avian Flu Influenza. Deputy [...]
2005-10-30 14:16:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA KPAO EAGR ECON PREL SOCI YM WHO AID COM ENVIRONMENT
05SANAA3185EXIT HUNT: YEMEN MOVES TO NATIONALIZE OIL
[...] (C) Summary: On October 17, Yemen's Cabinet announced that it would not renew Hunt's contract for oil production in Block 18, and would instead award it to the Yemeni-owned Safer Company. Hunt intends to sue the ROYG for violation of contract, and will likely announce legal action to coincide [...]
2005-11-01 11:12:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET YM ENERGY COM
05SANAA3186COMMERCIAL STRATEGIC PLAN FY-2006 [CORRECTED COPY]
[...] Summary: Embassy Sanaa's commercial office is currently a Partner Post of the Foreign Commercial Service's Riyadh office, and has recently undergone a transition in locally- employed commercial staff. The new Commercial Specialist, Ammar Al-Anssi, was trained on U.S. Department of Commerce F [...]
2005-11-01 11:30:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECIN ECON KTDB YM COM
05SANAA3198ROUND 2: BOEING VS. AIRBUS: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with Director of President Saleh's Office, Ali Al-Anssi, on October 29 to discuss the upcoming 10-plane purchase by Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen. As President Saleh's chief of staff, Al-Anssi is considered an influence broker with the President. [...]
2005-11-02 09:33:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON KTDB YM COM
05SANAA3206MOPIC PLAYS SHELL GAME WITH USDA $60 MILLION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Sofan on October 17, to convey USG's serious and growing concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food aid programs in Yemen. Ambassador told Sofan that USDA is sending a compliance team shortly to investigate and [...]
2005-11-02 12:57:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID YM ECON COM
05SANAA3256ROYG CLOSES DOWN HUNT OFFICES, AMERICANS TO LEAVE
[...] (C) Summery: Early in the morning on November 15, representatives of the Ministry of Oil took over the Sanaa offices of Hunt Oil accompanied with security forces. Hunt responded by relocating employees from its Block 18 facility in Mareb to Sanaa, and is in the process of removing most of it [...]
2005-11-16 12:32:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET YM ENERGY COM
05SANAA326POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS FOR YEMEN: LNG DEAL TO BE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Yemen's first billion dollar direct foreign investment project since the USS COLE Attack is near completion. The Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Company (YLNG) is set to sign a major deal with the Korean Government to supply LNG for 20 years to the Korean Gas Company (Kogas). Jean- [...]
2005-02-16 14:02:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON YM COM
05SANAA335SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF U/S FOR GLOBAL AFFAIR
[...] (SBU) Post warmly welcomes the visit of Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs Paula J. Dobriansky to Yemen February 23-25. You will meet with President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning International Cooperation Ahm [...]
2005-02-18 14:13:00Embassy SanaaSECRETOVIP PREL PGOV PTER KDEM KMPI ECON EAID PREF PHUM GTIP COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM TRAFFICKING PERSONS
05SANAA3423ROUND 3: BOEING VS. AIRBUS: AMBASSADOR RECEIVES A
[...] (C) Summary: On December 4, the Ambassador met with Captain Abdulhamid AlQadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines to discuss the 10-plane purchase that the company is in the midst of completing. AlQadi said that the company will make a decision in the near future, possibly by the end of Jan [...]
2005-12-07 06:37:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON KTDB YM COM
05SANAA3591UNITEL SIGNS CONTRACT FOR YEMEN'S THIRD GSM
[...] (C) SUMMARY. After winning Yemen's third GSM license under a dubious tendering process with a staggering bid of USD 149 billion, Unitel has now failed to pay. Initially billed by the Ministry of Telecommunications as a Chinese company, Unitel now appears to have no Chinese investors at all. [...]
2005-12-27 11:25:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI KMCA YM ECON COM
05SANAA37ECONOMIC REFORM PART DEUX: ROYG MAKING LIMITED
[...] (C) Summary. During a rancorous Parliamentary session on December 26, Prime Minister Ba Jammal's bodyguards ushered him out of the building while he was trying to give a speech promoting the government's 2005 budget. Attached to the budget are much needed economic reforms including reduction o [...]
2005-01-06 13:16:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCOR KMCA KMPI YM ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
05SANAA460U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT SALEH
[...] (C) Summary. Visiting Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky thanked Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on February 24 for Yemen's partnership in the GWOT. Praising Yemen's strong CT cooperation, U/S called on the ROYG to be more forthcoming on intelligence sharing. Discussions [...]
2005-03-04 13:02:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KMPI PTER PINR EAID ECON YM COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
05SANAA461U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH MINISTER OF PLANNING
[...] (C) Summary. On February 24, Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky urged Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ahmed Sofan to use the MCC threshold process to Yemen's full advantage and implement serious anti-corruption measures. Sofan repl [...]
2005-03-04 13:02:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KMPI KDEM EAID ECON EFIN YM COM
05SANAA462U/S DOBRIANSKY'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary. On February 24 Under Secretary for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky thanked Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi for Yemen's partnership in the Global War on Terrorism and encouraged the ROYG to expand intelligence sharing cooperation with the USG. In response to the FM's complaint [...]
2005-03-04 13:02:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM EAID ECON KMPI KDEM PINR YM COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM COM
05SANAA56CENTRAL BANK OF YEMEN USING "MORAL PERSUASION" FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a MEPI-sponsored assessment of the Yemen banking system, representatives of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps engaged in lengthy discussions with Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) Sub-Governor for Control Abdullah Ulafi and Payment Systems Director Omar Bazara. Both offic [...]
2005-01-09 13:29:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN KMPI YM COM
05SANAA573TAIZ: THE FORGOTTEN CITY
[...] This is an Action Request for Riyadh Foreign Commercial Office. Please see Para 4. 2. Summary: In a two day trip to the Taiz Governorate March 3-4, CDA explored opportunities to expand the mission's relationship with Yemen's third largest city. Deputy Governor AbdulMalik al-Hiagem sought [...]
2005-03-13 12:42:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON YM COM
05SANAA612FINANCE MINISTER SALAMI PUTS A GOOD SPIN ON HIS
[...] (C) Summary and comment: In a cordial and open meeting on March 13 with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Alawi al-Salami, Ambassador highlighted U.S. efforts to support decentralization, urged the ROYG to take serious anti-corruption and transparency efforts and encouraged Yemen t [...]
2005-03-16 11:27:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALKCOR PGOV ECON YM KMCC COM
05SANAA663SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF EB/ICT DEPUTY ASSISTANT
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes the visit of EB Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Telecommunications and SIPDIS Information Policy David Gross to Yemen March 24-26. You will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Ahmed Sofan, and Minister of telecommunications and Information T [...]
2005-03-21 11:09:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM KMCC ENVIRONMENT ECON COM
05SANAA695SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TAKE TO THE STREETS
[...] (C) Summary: Many small business owners across Yemen closed their shops and took to the streets, March 13-18, in protest of ROYG plans to implement a general sales tax as part of its economic reform package. Demonstrations occurred in the cities of Hodeidah, Taiz, Sanaa and Aden, with a few d [...]
2005-03-23 13:48:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM YM ECON COM DOMESTIC POLITICS
05SANAA73COMMERCIAL BANKS IN YEMEN: WHOM CAN THEY LEND TO?
[...] (U) Summary. Commercial banks are underutilized in Yemen, slowing the flow of capital and preventing investment in domestic development. Few Yemenis deposit their savings with banks, and loans are available only to an elite few. The lack of lending stems from a weak judicial system, poorly [...]
2005-01-10 11:34:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KMPI YM COM
05SANAA8732004 CENSUS RESULTS: FIVE MILLION MISSING YEMENIS?
[...] (C) Summary and Comment. On March 16, the Yemen Central Statistics Organization (CSO) surprised the donor community in Sanaa, along with many ROYG officials, by announcing a 2004 Census result of 19.7 million Yemenis, an apparent drop from an estimated 22 million. Earlier that day, two senior [...]
2005-04-06 11:00:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EAID ELAB SOCI KWMN KMPI KMCA KDEM YM DOMESTIC POLITICS COM
05SANAA892EB ECT DAS AMBASSADOR GROSS'S YEMENI TELECOM
[...] (C) Summary. EB ICT DAS Ambassador David Gross's March 24-26 visit to Yemen came at a crucial juncture for the development of information and communications technology (ICT). With the introduction of GSM technology four years ago, the ROYG opened the wireless sector to private investment. M [...]
2005-04-10 12:45:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI PINR YM ECON COM ENVIRONMENT
05SANAA893EB ICT DAS AMBASSADOR GROSS'S MEETINGS WITH ROYG
[...] (U) Summary. EB ICT DAS Ambassador David Gross raised the prospect of an independent telecom regulator and advanced AID proposals for rural internet development with ROYG officials on March 26. His discussions with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MOTIT) and the [...]
2005-04-10 12:47:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECPS EFIN EIND EINV ETTC KMPI PGOV PINR YM ECON COM ENVIRONMENT
05SANAA9MCC VISITS SANAA: YEMEN ON THE THRESHOLD
[...] (SBU) Summary. USAID Millennium Challenge Account Secretariat Representatives Bryan Kurtz and Steve Feldstein SIPDIS and MCC Threshold Country Managing Director Kevin Saba briefed senior level ROYG officials at the Ministries of Planning, Justice, and Human Rights December 16-19 on requirem [...]
2005-01-02 15:05:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKMCA KCOR PGOV YM KMEPI ECON COM DEMOCRATIC REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS
05SANAA905YEMEMI DOCTORS STRIKE, ACCUSE ROYG OF DOING HARM
[...] (C) Summary. Yemeni doctors recently suspended a strike against the ROYG. In a rare nation-wide organized strike in modern Yemeni history, the physicians demanded higher wages and a return of seized assets. None of the issues have been resolved, and it appears likely the doctors will strike [...]
2005-04-12 04:12:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ELAB ECON KMPI KMCA YM COM
05SANAA93DEAL CUT ON YEMEN'S BUDGET -- FOR NOW
[...] (C) Summary: In a rare roll-call vote on January 5, Parliament approved Yemen's 2005 budget while striking a deal with the Government that postpones the lifting of oil and gas subsidies pending the Government's implementation of several wide-reaching economic reforms demanded by Parliament. W [...]
2005-01-15 05:49:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON KMPI YM KGOR COM
05SANAA950DEMARCHE ON G8 BMENA/OECD MENA INVESTMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-16 10:54:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV PREL YM DEMARCHE ECON COM
05SANAA966ROYG REJECTS BLOCK 18 EXTENSION: HUNT CONTEMPLATES
[...] (C) Summary. On April 13, Ambassador met with Wyndell Caviness, Vice President and General Manager of Yemen Hunt Oil to discuss the ROYG's rejection of the Block 18 extension. It appears certain that there are no further negotiating options for Hunt and that they have decided to pursue litig [...]
2005-04-18 07:41:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON YM COM ENERGY
05SANAA997IRYANI RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY CHARTER
[...] (C) Summary. On April 18 Ambassador delivered ref a demarche to Presidential Counselor, former Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Karim al-Iryani, and Deputy Foreign Minister, Mustapha Noman. Iryani also briefly discussed the recent ROYG rejection of the Hunt Oil drilling rights extension (ref. b). En [...]
2005-04-20 12:54:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KDEM YM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM ENERGY
06SANAA146DONORS CALL FOR ROYG PARTICIPATION IN EITI, OTHER
[...] On January 24, post participated in the second of a series of ROYG-donor dialogues on governance reform objectives. The meeting focused on measures to improve the business enabling environment in Yemen, and allowed the donors an opportunity to present specific reforms the ROYG could take in th [...]
2006-01-28 11:32:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EINV EPET KMCA YM COM
06SANAA221UNITEL GSM BID IN DOUBT; OMANTEL POISED TO BENEFIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. After months of speculation, it is now certain that Unitel is unable to cover the cost of its bid offer for Yemen's third GSM license. Political connections continue to keep the company afloat, but most bets are now on Omantel to win the license. Although a legitimate operator, [...]
2006-02-01 12:53:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EINV ECPS EIND YM COM
06SANAA223SANAA'S HIP NEW CAFE BULLDOZED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On January 30, bulldozers ripped through the patio of Zorba's Cafe, an establishment that had rapidly become a popular hang-out for both locals and foreigners. Zorba's expatriate owners had high hopes that opening the first sidewalk cafe in Sanaa would allow them to recoup thei [...]
2006-02-01 12:53:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON PGOV SOCI YM COM
06SANAA23ROYG TELLS UNITEL SHOW ME THE MONEY, BY THE END OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On January 4 Ambassador met with Minister of Telecommunications, Abdul Malik al-Moalimi, to determine the current status of Yemen,s third GSM tender, particularly the ROYG's next move if tender winner Unitel fails to pay. He also offered assistance with creating an independent tel [...]
2006-01-07 08:05:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECPS EINV KMPI PGOV YM ECON COM
06SANAA323WATANI BANK CASE UNEARTHS PERVASIVE CORRUPTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Central Bank announced its plan to liquidate Watani Bank. The decision is being appealed, but there appears to be little hope of rescuing the failed financial institution. Watani's Amcit General Manager, Dr. Hamdani, and seven others are being tried in Yemen's Specialized P [...]
2006-02-11 10:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECPS EINV PGOV KMPI CASC YM ECON COM
06SANAA3609WATANI BANK FAILURE THREATENS BROADER FINANCIAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In early December, the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) declared Watani Bank insolvent, and initiated the first bank closure in Yemen's history. General Manager Dr. Hamdani, and other bank officials, were arrested and face charges of financial crimes against the state. Watani's futu [...]
2006-01-02 10:35:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KMPI CASC YM COM
06SANAA3610U.S. CONVENES DONOR GROUP TO CONFRONT CORRUPTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Following Yemen's suspension from the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program (MCA),Ambassador gathered an informal group of key donors to discuss ways of jointly pushing for reform in Yemen. Declining performance in political and economic indicators has already led to a [...]
2006-01-02 11:32:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EINV KMCA KMPI YM COM
06SANAA41ROYG STAGGERS FORWARD IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Yemen's Cabinet approved a new anti-corruption law, calling for the creation of an independent High Commission for National Corruption. Neither the extent of the Commission's powers nor its relationship to existing ROYG institutions -- or the newly created anti-corruption role fo [...]
2006-01-08 13:08:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN KMCA KMPI PGOV PINR PREL YM COM
06SANAA480AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE
[...] On February 26, Ambassador and USAID Director met with the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jalal Ibrahim Fukairah. Ambassador and Minister Fukairah discussed ROYG-USG cooperation on encouraging growth and development in the agricultural sector. Fukairah hoped that USG [...]
2006-02-28 05:31:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON YM COM
06SANAA481AIRBUS LIKELY TO EDGE OUT BOEING FOR YEMENIA DEAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met with Captain Abdulhamid Al-Qadi, Chairman and CEO of Yemenia Airlines, the national airline of Yemen, on February 13, to make another push for Boeing in its contest against Airbus for the purchase of ten new airplanes (ref D). Ambassador reminded Al-Qadi that EXIM [...]
2006-02-28 05:33:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON KTDB YM COM
09ACCRA68TALKING TRASH-ENERGY FROM WASTE (EFW) TECHNOLOGY
[...] The Regional Environmental Officer (REO) met with Mr. Samuel Anku of the Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) and a project consultant, Mr. Dyson Jumpah, on January 23, 2009 as follow up to previous discussions regarding solid waste management in Ghana and a recent proposal for a pub [...]
2009-01-30 08:30:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KCRM KGHG COM XY ZF GH
09LUXEMBOURG402Luxembourg Parliament Adopts 2010 Deficit Budget Amid
[...] (SBU) Summary - On December 9, Luxembourg's coalition government adopted Luxembourg's 2010 budget. The (negative) economic growth of -3.5 percent in 2009, and an expected deficit of 4.4 percent in 2010 led the GOL to borrow 2.2 billion USD to cover the anticipated shortfall. - Directo [...]
2009-12-24 08:37:00Embassy LuxembourgUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV COM LU
09STATE132094THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S
[...] The Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) is pleased to announce the launch of its first small grants initiative designed to fund worthy projects that promote women's political, economic and social advancement in developing countries. Project proposals should not exceed $100,00 [...]
2009-12-30 21:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY
10ADDISABABA338EMBASSY ADDIS ABABA S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS SUBMISSION
[...] Embassy Addis Ababa is pleased to submit the following seven proposals for consideration by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) for the FY 2010 Small Grants Initiative. The mission's submissions are submitted in priority rank order. 2. First-Ranked Proposal: KMG-Ethio [...]
2010-02-18 13:34:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY ET
10BAKU118AZERBAIJAN: S/GWI FY2010 PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] SUMMARY: Per reftel, this cable summarizes the three prioritized Post proposals addressing (1)prevention of gender-based violence through public awareness in IDP populated areas in the outskirts of Baku; (2) legal empowerment of women through education and individualized legal support in isola [...]
2010-02-19 14:09:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PHUM AID COM TSY AJ KWMN PREL
10BANGUI46S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In response to Ref A, below is Post's submission for S/GWI funding for the Central African Republic (CAR). The program seeks to improve women's leadership capacity, provide technical assistance and capacity building for women's organizations, and promote women's political advancem [...]
2010-02-19 07:34:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CT
10BRASILIA102BRAZIL: ONE NORTHEAST STATE TRIES TO CATCH THE SOUTH
[...] (U) Summary: The development challenges facing the Brazilian northeast state of Piaui are representative of the difficult issues Brazil's poorest regions must overcome to achieve the level of prosperity in the country's southern regions. Despite economic growth rates over the past several yea [...]
2010-02-02 12:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC COM USTR EAID PREL BR
10BRASILIA180BRAZIL: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Brazil is pleased to submit proposals to the S/GWI Small Grants Initiative. We as a Mission believe these proposals will assist in the advancement of U.S. objectives, primarily in supporting our joint effort to provide education to support social advancement in local communities and assistance [...]
2010-02-19 12:17:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY
10BRIDGETOWN166S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - DOMINICA
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:02:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY DO XL
10BRIDGETOWN168S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:02:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY AC XL
10BRIDGETOWN170S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. VINCENT AND THE
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:02:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY VC XL
10BRIDGETOWN172S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:02:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY SC XL
10BRIDGETOWN174S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - ST. LUCIA
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:02:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY ST XL
10BRIDGETOWN176S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - BARBADOS
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:03:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY BB XL
10BRIDGETOWN178S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GRENADA
[...] U.S. Embassy Bridgetown received a vigorous response to the U.S. Secretary of State's request for proposals under the "Women's Global Issues" small grants initiative. A total of 65 proposals were received by the early deadlines established by Embassies Bridgetown and Grenada, with at least an a [...]
2010-02-18 19:03:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY GJ XL
10BUENOSAIRES200Argentina: S/GWI Project Proposals
[...] Summary: A Country of Healthy Women was developed by Liga Argentina de Lucha Contra El Cancer (LALCEC) with support from Embassy Buenos Aires. Argentina has a low awareness rate of cancer risks, the importance of early detection, and treatment possibilities. Research has shown that a lar [...]
2010-02-19 15:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY AR
10COLOMBO126 S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES
[...] (U) Summary. Post carefully reviewed 59 proposals for S/GWI funding, and after discussing country priorities, the committee selected the strongest five proposals: four are for Sri Lanka, and one is for the Maldives. The proposed projects cover key issues such as gender based violence, econom [...]
2010-02-22 03:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY CE MV
10DILI42TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus),an organization founded to promote women's p [...]
2010-02-19 08:32:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT
10DILI43TIMOR-LESTE: S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy Dili submits the following two proposals for consideration for the 2010 Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. Our first choice is the Caukus Feto Iha Politika (Women's Political Caucus),an organization founded to promote women's p [...]
2010-02-22 06:58:00Embassy DiliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKWMN PREL PHUM AID CDC COM TSRY TT
10KARACHI46 S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - KARACHI SUBMISSION
[...] (SBU) ConGen Karachi submits seven project proposals for the S/GWI small grants initiative for women's political, economic and social advancement. The programs detailed below address themes of Education, Climate Change, Gender-based Violence, Economic Opportunity and Political Empowerment in t [...]
2010-02-20 05:10:00Consulate KarachiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PK
10KINGSTON242S/GWI Project Proposal from Kingston - The Secretary's
[...] Kingston is pleased to submit a project proposal entitled "Women Under Threat: A Strategy for Support" from Woman Inc, a non-governmental organization that operates a shelter and help line for women who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. This is for funding under The Secretar [...]
2010-02-19 12:07:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWMN KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY JM
10MBABANE74S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SWAZILAND
[...] In response to reftel, U.S. Embassy Mbabane appreciates the opportunity to submit four project proposals that seek to address the many challenges facing Swazi women. The proposals are presented by priority order. Post received over twenty proposals, and each one would greatly benefit the poli [...]
2010-02-24 15:29:00Embassy MbabaneUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY WZ
10PANAMA71Deterioration of Panama's Business Climate Under President
[...] (C) The Government of Panama (GOP) disadvantaged at least two American companies in a $55.5 million dollar improperly implemented emergency licitation procedures for electrical generators to fortify Panama's electrical generation capacity in anticipation of El Nino. This improper licitation in [...]
2010-02-10 22:44:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALECON PM COM EINV ENRG
10PORTMORESBY24S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the University of Papua New Guinea, School of Natural and Physical Sciences - Women and Gender In Climate Change and Sustainable Development Papua New Guinea's fifth preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY Papua [...]
2010-02-23 03:42:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY25S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from Trends Beauty International - A Cosmetology, Health and Wellbeing Training Program as Papua New Guinea's first preference for funding from the Small Grants Initiative. 2. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM Trends Beauty I [...]
2010-02-23 03:52:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY26S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from Trends Beauty International - A Cosmetology, Health and Wellbeing Training Program as Papua New Guinea's first preference for funding from the Small Grants Initiative. 2. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM Trends Beauty Interna [...]
2010-02-23 03:53:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY27S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Coalition for Change Papua New Guinea Inc. - Family Law Review Project as Papua New Guinea's third preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Coalition for Change PNG Inc's proposed Family Law Review Project will carry [...]
2010-02-23 03:53:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY28S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Papua New Guinea Women in Agriculture Development Foundation (PNGWiADF) - to establish an Infrastructure Training Facility and also Capacity Building Training for women is Papua New Guinea's fourth preference from post. [...]
2010-02-23 04:10:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY29S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - VANUATU
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal from Youth Challenge Vanuatu - Life Skills Training and Employment Readiness as Vanuatu's first preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) was founded in Port Vila in 2001. YCV is a non-profit, non-religious [...]
2010-02-23 04:20:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY30S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SOLOMON ISLANDS
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Family Support Center - To Address the Issues of the Center's Security, limited Campaigning and Setting up of a Database as Solomon Islands first preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed program to a [...]
2010-02-23 04:20:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY31S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC),Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee, Skills and Literacy Training Program for Women as Papua New Guinea's second preference from post. BACKGROUND [...]
2010-02-23 08:33:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY33S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - SOLOMON ISLANDS
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal received from the Family Support Center - To Address the Issues of the Center's Security, limited Campaigning and Setting up of a Database as Solomon Islands first preference from post. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed program to [...]
2010-02-23 09:07:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY PP
10PORTMORESBY34S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSALS - VANUATU
[...] Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to submit a proposal from Youth Challenge Vanuatu - Life Skills Training and Employment Readiness as Vanuatu's first preference from post. 2. BACKGROUND Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV) was founded in Port Vila in 2001. YCV is a non-profit, non-religious [...]
2010-02-23 09:07:00Embassy Port MoresbyUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY NH
10PORTOFSPAIN192S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
[...] SUMMARY Per reftel, U.S. Embassy Port of Spain has identified Credo Foundation's Sophia House for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues' Small Grants Initiative. END SUMMARY 2. PROBLEM STATEMENT The Credo Foundation operates Sophia House Center for the Empowerment of You [...]
2010-02-19 17:15:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN KPAO PREL AID CDC COM TRSY TD
10QUITO53Ecuador Rebuffs International Companies on Balance of
[...] (C) Three of the most recognizable companies in the world, Apple, RIM (Blackberry),and Nokia, concluded a three-day visit to Ecuador in January with the impression that they have limited to no ability to influence GoE trade and investment decisions. In attempting to convince GoE officials to [...]
2010-02-02 14:38:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD EFIN COM USTR ECPS PREL EC
10SANAA381S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL - YEMEN
[...] Embassy Sana'a submits two projects for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues' Small Grants Initiative (S/GWI) to fund projects that promote women's political, economic, and social advancement. The proposals detailed below address the themes of education, specifically, health educa [...]
2010-02-23 14:01:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY YM
10SANTIAGO232S/GWI Project Proposal - Chile: Empowering Women through
[...] Mission Santiago enthusiastically nominates Fondo Esperanza (FE),a Chilean NGO that specializes in microfinance, for a grant in the amount of $99,069 from the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) (see REF). The project aims to: 1) empower women and promote entrepreneursh [...]
2010-02-19 14:15:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KWMN PREL KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY
10SEOUL261S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: "VOCATIONAL,
[...] (U) Of the approximately 18,000 North Koreans who have risked their lives and made it to South Korea, 80 percent are women. The majority left the DPRK to escape famine and political repression; many experienced some form of sexual exploitation and/or economic exploitation en route to freedom [...]
2010-02-19 06:49:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY KN KS
10STATE12531THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE OF GLOBAL WOMEN'S
[...] Given the overwhelming request to extend the proposal deadline date for the small grants initiative the secretary's global women's issues office will extend the February 15 proposal deadline date to February 19, 2010. However, this date will not be extended past February 19. We will alert you [...]
2010-02-10 19:59:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY
10TEGUCIGALPA157HONDURAS PROPOSALS FOR S/GWI SMALL GRANTS
[...] Summary: Post is pleased to submit for the consideration of the Department two proposals for funding by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) small grants initiative. We believe these projects, if funded, will promote women's political, economic, and social advancement in H [...]
2010-02-19 22:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM AID CDC COM TRSY HO
10TOKYO334S/GWI PROJECT PROPOSAL: JAPAN
[...] (U) Embassy Japan proposes three seed grants to a total of two Japanese NGOs, and one Japan-based educational institute, to assist the implementation of new programs that promote women's political, economic, and social advancement in developing countries. Each of the grantees selected has a s [...]
2010-02-21 23:05:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO AID CDC COM TRSY
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