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globalisering zet de verhoudingen op scherp in de wereld

English translation: globalization is placing a strain on international relationships


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07:43 Apr 18, 2009
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Social Sciences - International Org/Dev/Coop
Dutch term or phrase: globalisering zet de verhoudingen op scherp in de wereld
De uitdaging voor ontwikkelingssamenwerking ligt in het leggen van verbanden en het stimuleren van samenwerking en synergie tussen de verschillende kanalen. Centraal daarbij staat de vraag hoe door samenwerking en stroomlijning de effectiviteit en impact van de inspanningen kunnen worden verhoogd en de versnippering kan worden verminderd. Moderne, effectieve ontwikkelingssamenwerking is immers onontbeerlijk in een tijd waarin globalisering de verhoudingen in de wereld op scherp zet. Een tijd waarin tientallen miljoenen mensen in armoede dreigen terug te vallen als gevolg van de klimaat-, voedsel-, energie- en financiële crises. Een tijd ook waarin het behalen van de millennium ontwikkelingsdoelen (MDG’s) in 2015 nog allerminst zeker is.
adremco
Local time: 08:38
English translation:globalization is placing a strain on international relationships
Explanation:
Another possibility: 'globalization is putting international relationships on edge'.
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Olly Pekelharing
Local time: 07:38
Grading comment
I went for ...poses difficult challenges to international relations. But your on edge is better actually. More accurate translation. Thanks for that.
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3 +1globalization is placing a strain on international relationships
Olly Pekelharing


  

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globalization is placing a strain on international relationships


Explanation:
Another possibility: 'globalization is putting international relationships on edge'.

Olly Pekelharing
Local time: 07:38
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Grading comment
I went for ...poses difficult challenges to international relations. But your on edge is better actually. More accurate translation. Thanks for that.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kitty Brussaard: Basically correct, although I think it should be 'international relations' rather than 'international relationships'. Also, 'globalisation' in case of a UK target audience :-) / So indeed does Van Dale (to my surprise)!
1 day5 hrs
  -> You're right about 'relations'. OED prefers the z-spelling.
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