A fee which is charged for borrowing money, e.g., a loan from a bank or financial institution, lease arrangement, goods bought through hire purchase, etc.

A mediator or agent who negotiates between two parties who are unable or unwilling to reach an agreement by themselves.

In a company or organisation, ensures the pay each employee receives is determined fairly by the type of job they do.

IMF. Established in 1944 by the United Nations to monitor foreign exchange systems and encourage trade between member nations. It also lends money to developing countries with economic problems.

ISO. A non-government organisation with over 150 member nations, which promotes international standards in trade, technology, science, economy, etc.

Relating to the Internet. Being unable to locate a particular website which you found interesting or on which you saw a useful piece of information.

Also called a Cybercafe. A public place where people can use a computer, usually for a fee, to check e-mail, access the Internet, etc. These places often sell drink and food, like a regular cafe.

A guaranteed minimum price set by a government for a product, usually farm produce. If the price falls below this then the government, or agency, will buy the produce at the Intervention Price.

The policy of a government to intervene and manipulate a country’s (often its own) affairs and/or economy.

Without leaving a will, as used in the phrase, ‘to die intestate’.-