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NACE is an acronym for 'Nomenclature générale des activités économiques dans les communautés européennes' and is also known as The General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities. It is similar to the ISIC in that it is used to classify establishments based on their economic activity. However, unlike the ISIC, NACE is used and revised by the European Community. | NACE is an acronym for 'Nomenclature générale des activités économiques dans les communautés européennes' and is also known as The General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities. It is similar to the ISIC in that it is used to classify establishments based on their economic activity. However, unlike the ISIC, NACE is used and revised by the European Community. | ||
| − | The NACE evolved from “Classification of industries established in the European Communities,” or NICE, which was developed between 1962 and 1963. In 1965, to cover all commercial activities, the classification of trade and commerce in the European Communities, or NCE, was created. In 1970, the first NACE, or General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities within the European Communities was compiled | + | The NACE evolved from “Classification of industries established in the European Communities,” or NICE, which was developed between 1962 and 1963. In 1965, to cover all commercial activities, the classification of trade and commerce in the European Communities, or NCE, was created. In 1970, the first NACE, or General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities within the European Communities was compiled (The Eurostat Concepts and Definitions Database). |
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Revision as of 08:48, 4 August 2008
Contents
Introduction
There are four general schemes used to classify Non Governmental Organizations. These include:
- United Nations International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC)
- General Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (NACE)
- National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)
- International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNO)
These are commonly referred to using their acronyms provided above. This article will attempt to provide a comprehensive review of these classification schemes.
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