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What is one of the major objectives of ESA procurements according to the ESA Convention?
What is one of the major objectives of ESA procurements according to the ESA Convention?
- To restrict the participation of SMEs in ESA procurements
- To increase the competitiveness of European industry on the international market (correct)
- To prioritize non-European industry in the international market
- To limit the geographical distribution of ESA procurements
What is a main element in ESA's Industrial Policy?
What is a main element in ESA's Industrial Policy?
- Encouragement of monopolistic practices
- Exclusion of SMEs from procurement actions
- Set of rules relating to geographical distribution or fair return (correct)
- Promotion of non-European industry participation
What has been an objective of ESA constantly reaffirmed since 1997 by its Council at Ministerial?
What has been an objective of ESA constantly reaffirmed since 1997 by its Council at Ministerial?
- The exclusion of SMEs from ESA procurements
- The promotion of large corporations in ESA procurements
- The restriction of geographical distribution in ESA procurements
- The SME initiative (correct)
What is achieved through a set of special measures as part of the SME initiative?
What is achieved through a set of special measures as part of the SME initiative?
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Where can clear indications about whether a procurement action falls under the SME initiative be found?
Where can clear indications about whether a procurement action falls under the SME initiative be found?
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