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The OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials was created in May 1997 during the OECD Council meeting (Paris), Ministers recommended that Member states submit to national legislatures legislation to criminalize bribery of foreign public officials.
Deutsch: Autark / Español: Desconectado de la red / Português: Fora da rede / Français: Hors réseau / Italiano: Fuori rete
Off-grid in the environmental context refers to systems, living arrangements, or communities that operate independently from the traditional public electricity grid. These setups rely on alternative energy sources, such as solar panels, Wind turbines, or generators, to meet their energy needs. The concept is closely linked to sustainability, self-sufficiency, and reducing environmental impact.
An Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality Assurance (OMMSQA) is the office within EPA's Office of