Sentences with phrase «continued economic reforms»

The International Monetary Fund warned Arab states on May 2 against complacency over a looming debt crisis, urging continued economic reforms despite a rise in oil prices.

But De Gregorio acknowledges the challenge they present going forward and fears that, particularly at a time when growth in the region is slowing and external circumstances are changing, a flair for populism and the power of vested interests might undermine the process of continued economic reforms needed to foster, among other things, shared prosperity and social inclusion.

To further liberalize the FDI policy over the next five years, the current government will continue its economic reform agenda.

Not exact matches

But one thing is certain: either Italy gets some form of government and continues credible economic reforms and fiscal consolidation, or the markets - with active help from Germany et al. - will force Rome in an IMF - EU - ECB ward where these policies will be imposed.

China sent troops to fight on North Korea's side in the 1950 - 53 Korean War, but relations have suffered in recent years over the North's reluctance to implement Chinese - style economic reforms and Kim's continued pursuit of nuclear bombs and the missiles to deliver them.

After years of economic expansion, the Turkish economy is set to continue struggling in 2017 on the back of growing terrorist acts, lack of structural reforms, falling tourism figures and increased political uncertainty.

Investors are waiting to see if sustained economic growth this year will give China's leaders the confidence to quicken and deepen reforms, though many say Beijing continues to rely too heavily on debt - fueled stimulus.

There is hope Brazil will be able to continue the necessary economic reforms once a new President takes office next year.

He showed us outlines of his plans for reform and for organization of the economic team, and he asked us for continuing help as advisers.

How» Conditions» can Improve: Changing the Focus from Macro to Micro While markets seem focused on macroeconomics, I continue to believe that the key to improving global economic growth is microeconomic reform.

Furthermore, China's emphasis on consumption over government investment and India's ongoing structural reform efforts may create conditions for continued economic and corporate earnings growth over both the short and longer terms.

We continue to favor cyclical sectors, like Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Industrials, and Health Care, as they are likely to benefit the most from policy reform and an increase in economic growth.

It remained unclear to what extent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — seen as the de facto ruler of the country — was using the probe as a political tool to increase his control over the kingdom, while he continues to pursue a radical economic reform program.

On the heels of the proposed tax reform, economic data, and good earnings, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and NASDAQ continued to test new all - time highs in 2017.

Continued talk of economic reform from Japan's new government has led to a weakening of the yen and a rally in Japan's stock market.

Reform is needed so community banks can best serve their local communities, fully utilize new technologies and partnerships, continue to improve the customer experience, create jobs, and support economic growth and opportunity into the future.

While editors continued to commend Roosevelt for his courage in producing a reformed economic order, they also began to distance themselves from him within a year after his reelection.

The most fundamental reform to bring about economic democracy is not in the realm of government spending, important as that continues to be.

«I've seen Eric in action and have no doubt that he will continue his lifelong fight for criminal justice reform, for economic fairness and for progressive change as New York's next people's lawyer,» Thompson said in a statement released by the Schneiderman campaign.

The governor's push for reform comes as the federal probe of his own economic development programs continues.

No matter how you look at it — whether it's the economic benefits, the security benefits, or the human benefits — this action is the right thing to do, and I am proud to continue bringing much - needed reform to the justice system.»

The legislation we have proposed will continue to benefit the people of Wales as the Government focuses on reducing the deficit and restoring economic stability, reducing and preventing crime, proposing constitutional reforms, and modernising the pension system.

«Obviously the budget comes first, so there's more emphasis on the economic issues up front,» said Cuomo, who continues to consider the Moreland Commission recommendations for reform a top tier priority.

I'm very pleased to have been appointed to the ABI Board, where I will focus my energies not only on ensuring that the industry is well - placed to continue to weather the economic storm, but also on driving forward reforms in the general insurance industry which will benefit consumers.»

Her record in Congress is unrivaled in fighting for policies that will keep upstate businesses upstate and create an environment for growth,» said Eileen Braden, Vice President of Political Affairs and Federation Relations at the U.S. Chamber said, «Through her support of transportation reforms and removing regulatory burdens, she's ensured that businesses like D.A. Collins can hire and continue to create economic opportunities in North Country.»

«The issues that we have covered have included political reform, economic issues and reduction of the deficit, banking reform, civil liberties, environmental issues,» he continued.

«The truth is that John Faso voted against the tax reform bill because he believed it did not do enough to help New York families and taxpayers, and will continue to fight for a bill that will lower their taxes and promotes economic growth,» Faso said.

Structural economic reforms are also beginning to yield positive results, Dr Bawumia continued, with Inflation down to 10.4 %, Interest and Treasury Bill rates on the decline, and business confidence growing.

The Office's goals are to enhance the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers; facilitate access to justice for immigrant New Yorkers; and advocate for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government in order to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities.

The mayor has continued to press for police reform and has spoken out aggressively on issues of economic inequality, often assailing the behavior of Wall Street firms that Mr. Bloomberg vigorously defended.

Clegg also promised to keep the Human Rights Act, continue to reform the health service, build a new balanced economy and «fight for greater fairness, even in the headwinds of an economic slowdown».

(China launched economic reforms in 1978, and they continue to this day.)

Our evidence of a clear, strong relationship between cognitive skills and economic growth should encourage continued reform efforts.

«Reform in education is set to continue and in the current economic and employment climate, it is increasingly important for education providers, whether academy groups, FE colleges or schools, to understand the impact that this may have,» says Claire Purchase, head of public services at FreshMinds.

Governor Malloy and Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor's education reform and economic development strategy came into greater focus this week with news that a few months ago Stefan Pryor continued his un-ending effort to divert scarce taxpayer funds to consultants.

Within Black America, there is a lot of disagreement between old - school civil rights players — who continue to see integration, busing and equity lawsuits as the cure for achievement gaps between blacks and whites — and the younger generation of African - Americans, who understand that more - systemic reforms (including breaking ranks with the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers) is critical to black economic and social advancement.

We believe many emerging - market countries, most of which reformed their economic and monetary policies after the global financial crisis, appear well positioned for continued growth.

«We are encouraged that a growing number of states — New York, Illinois and Ohio among them — have initiated legislative reforms to ensure that their flagship nuclear plants continue to provide carbon - free electricity along inherent economic benefits in terms of jobs and economical power,» Blee said.

Su Wei, director - general of the climate change office within the National Development and Reform Commission, China's main economic planning agency, has signaled a change in tone, saying, «China will not continue growing emissions without limit or insist that all nations must have the same per - capita emissions.

Additionally, this government's continued thrust on economic, regulatory and fiscal reforms with the abolition of FIPB, liberalisation of FDI in single brand retail, pharma and real estate services, introduction of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and GST are likely to catalyse more M&A deals.

Chairman of the Bar, Chantal - Aimée Doerries QC says: «Today's Queen's Speech, delivered against the backdrop of continued economic austerity, highlighted the government's drive to cut public expenditure further and to reform public services.

As part of the federal welfare reform of 1996, Congress recognized the need to promote responsible fatherhood as a way to support child wellbeing.2 During the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), Congress provided funding to the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, the military, corrections departments, and community organizations to create fatherhood programs.3 Concurrently, Congress also provided funding to evaluate the Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization's fatherhood program, signaling the federal government's commitment to researching and assessing the impact of responsible fatherhood programs.4 Although Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama included funding for responsible fatherhood programs in each of their budgets, it was not until the 109th Congress of 2005 - 2006 that the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood (HMPRF) grants program was created and funded under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 beginning in FY2006 and continuing through FY2010.5 The program was subsequently reauthorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.6 The HMPRF programs support healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability activities, and are funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families» (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA).7 The HMPRF programs have continued to receive funds through FY2016.8 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education grantees, the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grantees, and Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) grantees are currently funded from FY2015 through FY2020.9

areas identified for further COAG work including: food security in remote communities, overcoming data gaps, continued welfare reform, infrastructure in remote communities and Indigenous economic development; and

By creating an arbitrary and discriminatory cost recovery system that is disconnected from the economic life of actual structures, the proposed reforms would reduce real estate investment and development, result in lower real estate values, and stifle the real estate industry's ability to continue creating new jobs as the economic recovery picks up steam.

«The president's goal in tax reform was to create a bill that gives middle - income families a big tax cut and stimulates economic growth so they can continue to feel that relief for years to come,» Walters said in an emailed statement.