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Positionierung

English translation: positioning


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German term or phrase:Positionierung
English translation:positioning
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Social Sciences - Government / Politics
German term or phrase: Positionierung
From a description of the activities of an international organisation:-

Wir unterstützen bei Entwicklung, Umsetzung und Evaluierung gemeinsamer regionaler Politiken und Strategien. Dies schließt auch die regionale Positionierung in internationalen Verhandlungen, z.B. der Umweltkonventionen, mit ein.

Before lots of people rush to say that the translation of "Positionierung" is "positioning", can someone explain what it actually means in this context? Does it means something like "ensuring that the region's interests/point of view is/are represented in international negotiations"? Or something else?
Armorel Young
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:34
positioning
Explanation:
In my view, they are referring to the importance of the organisation, in an internationally context. not sure if this is the way to explain it though, but this is how I understand it.

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Note added at 32 min (2009-09-04 12:59:48 GMT)
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On second thoughts, maybe role would be better
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elsefien
Belgium
Local time: 03:34
Grading comment
Thanks for everyone's comments, which really just confirmed my view that this needs a verb that describes an ongoing process, not a static state. Deborah's comment was most in line with my own thinking. I still dislike "positioning" so shall write my way round it.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3positioning
elsefien
3stance
Helen Shiner
3representation
Goldcoaster
3aspect/s
Stephen Sadie


Discussion entries: 9





  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
aspect/s


Explanation:
This could work better than positioning in your context, hth

Stephen Sadie
Germany
Local time: 03:34
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
positioning


Explanation:
In my view, they are referring to the importance of the organisation, in an internationally context. not sure if this is the way to explain it though, but this is how I understand it.

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Note added at 32 min (2009-09-04 12:59:48 GMT)
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On second thoughts, maybe role would be better


elsefien
Belgium
Local time: 03:34
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 2
Grading comment
Thanks for everyone's comments, which really just confirmed my view that this needs a verb that describes an ongoing process, not a static state. Deborah's comment was most in line with my own thinking. I still dislike "positioning" so shall write my way round it.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henry Schroeder: I agree, their position in negotiations, whether they're going to support an initiative or promote an investment, etc... Even more specifically what the position of the region should be in...
2 hrs
  -> thank you henry

agree  philgoddard: I agree with your answer, Elsefien, but not your reasoning. I think Henry has it right.
5 hrs
  -> well, ty anyway phil

agree  Deborah Shannon: Clarifying and communicating a 'regional' policy position prior to the negotiations IMHO
1 day1 hr
  -> thanx deborah
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
representation


Explanation:
this organization likewise represents (engages itself in representing) regional viewpoints

Goldcoaster
Switzerland
Local time: 03:34
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
stance


Explanation:
As argued elsewhere on this page.

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:34
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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