What is "white paper"

alt. 1 (context management marketing English) A factual write-up of something, specifically devoid of the appearance of marketing. 2 (context British Ireland European Union politics English) A parliamentary document announcing government policy. 3 (context European Union English) A document published by the European Commission that contains proposals for European Union action in a specific area. n. 1 (context management marketing English) A factual write-up of something, specifically devoid of the appearance of marketing. 2 (context British Ireland European Union politics English) A parliamentary document announcing government policy. 3 (context European Union English) A document published by the European Commission that contains proposals for European Union action in a specific area.

n. a government report; bound in white [syn: white book]

A white paper is an authoritative report or guide that informs readers concisely about a complex issue and presents the issuing body's philosophy on the matter. It is meant to help readers understand an issue, solve a problem, or make a decision. The initial British term concerning a type of government-issued document has proliferated—taking a somewhat new meaning in business. In business, a white paper is closer to a form of marketing presentation, a tool meant to persuade customers and partners and promote a product or viewpoint. White papers may be considered grey literature.

White Paper (Persian: Kaghaz-e Sefid, کاغذ سفید) is 2010 Iranian animated short film about LGBT right and Homophobia which directed by Seyed Mohsen Pourmohseni Shakib. It is director's debut short animation.

A white paper is an authoritative report or guide that helps solve a problem, or a form of marketing communication.

White paper may also refer to:

• White Paper (film), a 2010 Iranian animated film
• The White Paper, a report by the National Academy of Sciences on emergency medical services
• White Paper of 1939, a policy paper issue by the British government regarding the situation in the Mandatory Palestine.