| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |
| DFAIT | Canada. Department Of Foreign Affairs And International Trade |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| IISD | International Institute For Sustainable Development |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| WEC | World Environment Centre |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| IFAD | International Fund For Agricultural Development |