The phrase "small cadre" refers to a small group of people who have specialized skills or knowledge in a particular field. They typically work closely together to accomplish specific tasks or goals. Full definition
To date, however, no developing countries have published reference levels — largely because few people outside a very small cadre of scientists, negotiators, and project developers understand the Guidance. (forest-trends.org)
Online organizing is usually incremental, like field organizing in general, since it typically starts with small cadres of activists and builds out into the larger community from there. (epolitics.com)
NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters)- A small cadre of employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International were deeply involved in directing the daily operations of a specialty pharmacy that has drawn scrutiny for its billing practices, according to four former employees at the pharmacy and company documents reviewed by Reuters. (reuters.com)