was created in 1960 with the idea of unifying and protecting the interests of petroleum-producing countries. The members of this organization include: Iran‚ Iraq‚ Kuwait‚ Saudi Arabia‚ Venezuela‚ Qatar‚ Indonesia‚ Libya‚ The United Arab Emirates‚ Algeria‚ and Nigeria. Their goal was to slowly take over the function of the companies‚ at least in production‚ and then increase the amount of revenues they could retain. Despite that‚ their impact‚ their impact on the world was very little‚ but‚ that all
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Petrol Exporting Countries(OPEC) • Inter-governmental organization formed in 1960 by Iraq‚ Iran‚ Kuwait‚ Saudi Arabia and Venezuela • Currently has 12 members including Qatar Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya ‚the United Arab Emirates ‚ Algeria ‚ Nigeria ‚ and Angola . Objectives of OPEC To formulate policies in the interest of the member countries. To regulate the world oil price and avoid harmful fluctuations. To maximize the profits for the producing countries. To ensure
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colonial period in Africa women had major roles in nationalist movements. Unfortunately these roles were overlooked and are not documented well in history. This is mostly because only males‚ both African and European‚ provided information during decolonization leaving out the involvement of women. In reality‚ women had many accomplishments and helped to win the freedom of their countries. Women took part in protest‚ organized petitions‚ strikes‚ demonstrations‚ and even in combat. Over all women had
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Categorized by the rise of technological advancements‚ decolonization‚ and wars that would redefine the era‚ the 20th century is known as one of the most progressive periods in history. At the beginning of the century global rivalries and a general sense of mistrust arose and led the world into a state of genuine hysteria. Not long after tensions began to rise‚ with militarism‚ nationalism‚ and imperialism acting as the basis for World War I in 1914. Militarism‚ or the expansion of a country’s
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the formation of a new culture within the Caribbean to facilitate the coming together of these people. It must be noted however‚ that the concept of creolization is not limited to the Caribbean only and is a process that is evident usually after decolonization and nation building‚ which leads one to think that there is a link between them. Globalization Despite the variety of cultures that were brought to the Caribbean‚ and their differences‚ there are many positives that emerged from what Brathwaite
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Following World War II‚ causes such as the formation of the United Nations‚ the costs of maintaining an empire‚ and violence that erupted in colonies caused Great Britain and France to give up their colonies. Something to point out is that while Great Britain did not peacefully give up their colonies‚ they did not make a hard stand to keep them. In a way‚ the British had come to accept the loss of their empire as something that was inevitable. On top of this‚ there were several groups within Great
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Africa Region Northern Africa Coordinates 34°00′N 9°00′E Area Ranked 93rd • Total 163‚610 km2 (63‚170 sq mi) • Land 95% • Water 5%. Coastline 1‚148 km (713 mi) Borders Total land borders: 1‚424 km Algeria 965 km‚ Libya 459 km Highest point Jebelech Chambi 1‚544 m Lowest point Chott elDjerid -17 m Longest river Medjerda River 450 km Economic scenario‚ Statistics GDP $47.13 billion Nominal (2013) GDP growth 2.81% (2013) GDP per
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is the largest hot and dry desert in the world. It is located in North Africa; it covers 9 million square kilometres and covers over twelve countries‚ some of the countries include; Morocco‚ Algeria Libya‚ Tunisia‚ Egypt‚ Mauritania‚ Mali‚ Niger‚ Chad‚ and Sudan. Most of the Sahara Desert is located at Algeria. The Sahara Desert receives less than 40cm of rain per year‚ the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert reach up to about 180 metres. It is Atlantic Ocean side to the Red Sea. It is just north of Nigeria
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| BP Case Analysis | | 1. Based on the history of the company‚ why did BP get involved in so much questionable conduct? BP’s history extends back to 1901 when William D’Arcy’s Anglo-Persian Oil Company first drilled for oil in Persia and after seven years of drilling and darcy’s nearly spent his net worth finally oil spewed out and became rich. Unfortunately later at 1914 BP was on the verge of bankruptcy due to the very low demand of oil in global market. Accordingly ‚BP’s Board
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SLIDE 1 The FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Meat and Dairy Products represents a forum for intergovernmental consultation and exchange on trends in production‚ consumption‚ trade and prices of meat and dairy products‚ including regular appraisal of the global market situation and short term outlook. The Group considers changes in national policies and examines their international effects referring to the current and prospective market situation. The group meets once in each two years. The
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