Sentences with phrase «by international standards»

The overall justice budget, which is already low by international standards, is to be cut by a further 23 %.

Obviously the government has to abide by international standards, otherwise, the passport would be invalid.

I am proficient in stretching the dough just as much as is required by international standards and possess an excellent knowledge of managing pizza toppings.

How do we know that the mathematics performance of American students is mediocre by international standards?

It is proposed that the Draft framework should be reviewed against human rights criteria, and that such a review be informed by international standards and current international developments.

Well, for sure there is room for more people in our cities, at least by international standards.

You should go for the materials with high quality, which is certified by international standards.

This is a genuinely five * top class resort by any international standards.

We provide some of the fastest screening results in the industry, especially by international standards.

But we are not perfect, and there are two items on the list — the current account and external debt — where our score is low by international standards.

It contained a list of nine requirements including an animal - health law, new rules for disease control, improving organisation of ministry labs, increasing transparency and abiding by international standards.

«But they're not translating into economic growth in the U.S. And that's because of the way the U.S. taxes foreign earnings, as well as the drag from a rate that's extremely high by international standards.»

Adhering to all the health rules set by international standards of education, I shall deliver my knowledge at its best to the clients of my organization, thereby respecting the organizations requirements at its best.

The programme's overall objectives are to promote a culture of quality, service excellence and continuous improvement in the Caribbean, which are driven by international standards and certification, to strengthen the business performance and overall competitiveness of tourism enterprises in the region.

Thus, although by international standards «quick - processed» senior lecturers and professors might not come out so badly, in comparison to the traditional situation in Sweden such a change is likely to mean a lowering of quality, Heyman worries.

«Simply appalling» The state of oral and dental health among disadvantaged groups in Australia is simply appalling and a poor reflection on a health service which is otherwise good by international standards.

In its first comprehensive assessment of China's banks in six years, the International Monetary Fund called on them to raise more capital than required by international standards in order to protect themselves against the risk of an economic shock.

Australians already work pretty long hours by international standards.

Dear Minister Morneau, For decades, successive federal governments have recognized the need to ensure that Canada's business tax burden is competitive by international standards,...

Further out, though, today's run rate of about $ 130 bln a year looks reasonable by international standards.

Despite this, the scale of the divergence between household and total credit growth in Australia is unusual by international standards.

The pace of credit growth in Australia has been unusually fast by international standards (Table 14).

The racing car inspired Side Impact Protection system, which has been tested by international standards to provide increased safety levels to the most important areas of a kid.

England and Wales currently have a high drink driving limit by international standards, set at 80 mg alcohol / 100 ml blood.

Justice of the Human Rights Court, Gifty Agyei Addo has refused to continue hearing a suit filed by the International Standard Journalists Association against the Electoral Commission on the latter's decision to charge for media accreditation.

The altimeter is calibrated to show the pressure directly as altitudes, in accordance with a mathematical model defined by the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA).

In TALIS, only half thought it improved their practice, a low figure by international standards.

Using absolute poverty rates — which are related to student achievement within the U.S. — we see that the proportion of Americans who are poor is quite typical by international standards.

According to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) modelling, Australia's current super settings will generate relatively low retirement incomes by international standards.

Judged by international standards, U.S. 8th graders are clearly doing worse in math than in reading, despite the fact that NAEP reports similar percentages proficient in the two subjects.

[It's] not a huge surprise in some senses because Australian students are pretty well resourced by international standards and by real standards as well - they have got high access to ICTs and the internet, both at home and in school.

While the mathematics performance of American students has improved in recent years it still remains unimpressive by international standards, and the steep decline in math proficiency that occurs when U.S. students transition from elementary to middle school is particularly troubling.

Although small by international standards, it's considered one of the best airports in the world, and has international and domestic terminals separated by the stunning Festival Plaza.

Hotels in Ethiopia are often scenically located with a standard of rooms, public areas and food that while adequate and clean, is low by international standards with intermittent water supplies and some worn furnishings.

A new wine growing region by international standards, grapes were only planted along the beautiful coast of Western Australia a...

It's not a great plaza by international standards, but it is a small refuge and place of revival for people who ride to work in steel containers, work in sealed rooms, and breathe recirculated air all day.

Transactions in NEM are relatively modest by international standards and account for about 7 % of total generation.

Property prices in Los Angeles are also considered a bit of a bargain by international standards, Tydlaska said.

Instead it is a result of the US statutory corporate tax rate being extremely high by international standards... The border adjustable tax would not improve US competitiveness.

Louisiana students have long scored near the bottom of the U.S. on tests, and the country's performance is mediocre by international standards.

The gold rates of Bangalore are set by the international standards.

Based on the perspectives and experiences of these organisations, and informed by international standards, I consider that at minimum:

The stock of government debt to GDP (which effectively measures the extent of accumulated past deficits) is exceptionally low by international standards.

Where work by Baby Milk Action and its partners for independently monitored and enforced legislation implementing the marketing requirements has succeeded, Nestlé» ánd other companies abide by the international standards, so it is not impossible to comply.

The federal debt is about 30 % of GDP — extremely low by international standards.

By international standards, the Australian corporate sector makes relatively little use of the bond market, especially the domestic bond market.

Anyone who's filled up the tank of a rental car while on a motoring holiday in Europe knows just how low Canada's fuel taxes really are by international standards.

There was some decline in the average credit quality of issuance by Australian entities in the December quarter, though it remained high by international standards.