burden-sharing
[ˈbɜːrdən ˈʃeərɪŋ]
noun
divisão de responsabilidades
1. The distribution of costs, responsibilities, or duties among multiple parties or countries
NATO emphasizes burden-sharing among member states to ensure collective defense.
A OTAN enfatiza a divisão de responsabilidades entre os Estados-membros para garantir a defesa coletiva.
2. A policy or arrangement where financial or organizational obligations are shared equally or proportionally
The company implemented burden-sharing in project management to prevent overloading individual teams.
A empresa implementou uma divisão de responsabilidades na gestão de projetos para evitar sobrecarregar equipes individuais.
3. The principle of shared contribution to solving common problems or crises
International burden-sharing is essential in addressing climate change.
A divisão internacional de responsabilidades é essencial para enfrentar as mudanças climáticas.
Burden-sharing is a politically significant concept in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in discussions of international relations, military alliances (NATO), and multilateral agreements. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in debates about fair international trade and climate change responsibility. In the USA, it is a central concept in foreign policy discussions regarding military contributions and financial commitments to international organizations.
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