| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| ITTO | International Tropical Timber Organization |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| WWI | Worldwatch Institute |