Additionally, Commisso is looking to tighten the belt on Albany finances, denouncing the current mayoral administration's
economic development policies as corporate welfare.
Markley, who has been a critic of many Malloy administration tax and spending and
economic development policies as insufficient to boost Connecticut's slow - growth economy, defeated Democratic challenger Ryan Rogers.
Not exact matches
It would be unfortunate if this were the case,
as this data is reported on with the assumption it is reliable and local
policy makers and
economic development agencies use the data when making
policy.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military
development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global
economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global
economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government
policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
«We need to make sure that this does not translate into misguided
policies that could make the situation much worse, not only from the perspective of trade but also for job creation and
economic growth and
development which are so closely linked to an open trading system,» the report quoted him
as saying.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the
development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and
development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade
policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade
policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Thus, when I reiterate that U.S. monetary
policy is data dependent, that includes not just the information gleaned from important
economic releases such
as payroll employment and retail sales, but also how financial market conditions react to
economic and financial market
developments in the global economy.
Although the annual meeting is run by a Swiss non-profit organization, the World
Economic Forum is typically viewed as a conference for the establishment where central bankers and policymakers can promote traditional theories of economic development and monetary
Economic Forum is typically viewed
as a conference for the establishment where central bankers and policymakers can promote traditional theories of
economic development and monetary
economic development and monetary
policy.
Prior to Forest City, Ashley served
as a Senior
Policy Advisor to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for
Economic Development.
Other
economic policies include reducing the regulatory burden for small businesses and northern
development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization of federal regional development
development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology
developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community
Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization of federal regional development
Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets;
as well
as a reorganization of federal regional
development development strategies.
ABLAC gathers a C - suite group of business leaders in Asia and Canada to provide a forum for an open and candid dialogue on how Canada can realize the full potential of its business and
economic engagement with Asia,
as well
as providing strategic
policy advice informing the
development of an Asia Strategy for the Government of Canada.
While in Europe, Claudia completed internships and with the Mission of Canada to the European Union, Embassy of Canada to Denmark,
as well
as the OECD where she focused on international trade,
economic development, and SME
policy.
In Australia,
as well
as reflecting the favourable overseas
developments, financial markets have been influenced by the run of strong local
economic data, with the result that markets had begun to anticipate some tightening of monetary
policy ahead of the Board's November decision, though a rise in cash rates had only been fully priced for the December meeting.
The Board will continue to monitor
developments and make adjustments to the
policy setting
as required to ensure that Australia's
economic expansion is not jeopardised by rising inflation.
That summer I realized that the very ways in which «progress» was being made — e.g., dominant
development policies as well
as economic programs in the industrialized world — were all part of the total network of processes that were destroying the basis of human life on the planet.
As Nicholas Eberstadt demonstrated in the January issue («Population Policy: Ideology as Science»), nobody really understands the connections between population growth and economic and political developmen
As Nicholas Eberstadt demonstrated in the January issue («Population
Policy: Ideology
as Science»), nobody really understands the connections between population growth and economic and political developmen
as Science»), nobody really understands the connections between population growth and
economic and political
development.
There he says, one, that the shift from the concept of «the State's role
as providers of equal opportunities to every citizen» to that of providing education, health and other social services «to those who can afford to pay» is a U-turn in public
policy which «has been made surreptitiously by administrative action without public discussion and legislative sanction»; two, that the total commercialization of social sectors is «alien even to free market societies»; and three, that «the ready acceptance of self - financing concept in social sectors alien even to free - market societies is the end result of gradual disenchantment with the Kerala Model of
Development», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation as calling for a choice between social development and econo
Development», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the
economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation
as calling for a choice between social
development and econo
development and
economic growth.
Dr. Wheeler has over 30 years of progressive experience in all phases of public and private sector
policy development working in process
development, crisis resolution, civic engagement, community /
economic development, and planning
as well
as policy development and implementation.
But even
as lawmakers sought to stake out a focus on
policy, the broadening corruption investigations into the Buffalo Billion
economic development project, former Cuomo aide Joe Percoco and, in New York City, an inquiry into Mayor Bill de Blasio's fundraising activities, have provided more than monkey wrench into Albany's cogs.
Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for
Economic and Social
Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's
policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises
as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.
Public radio reporter Karen DeWitt (who is employed by WXXI News) asked the Democratic governor whether he was considering new
policies in light of the national attention on sexual misconduct,
as well
as the recent resignation of a state
economic development official who was under investigation for harassment.
He said some of the governor's top aides and allies viewed the
economic development and energy
policies «
as a gold rush, where they were supposed to make themselves wealthy.»
We welcome constructive debate on natural resource taxation
policy as part of the overall contribution to
economic development that responsible mining investments can make.
As opposed to the selective, crony cozy transfers of income and lifting of regulations that passed for tax reform and
economic development policy under the reign of Governor Pataki.
While they may disagree on many
policy issues Miner and DeFrancisco agreed on the need to invest in aging infrastructure such
as pipes and roads and faulted Cuomo's efforts to boost the upstate economy, which include tax breaks for start - up companies and competitive regional
economic development awards.
«Pork never really disappeared,» said E.J. McMahon of the Empire Center for Public
Policy, noting that lawmakers — and Gov. Cuomo — use capital projects and
economic development initiatives
as thinly veiled pork - barrel spending.
While Cuomo is not accused of wrongdoing and isn't expected to testify, the charges against Percoco have damaged both his image
as a reformer and one of his signature
policy initiatives, the investment of billions of dollars in public money in to upstate
economic development programs.
Dr. Issahaku is an International
Development Economist with several years of experience in economic policy management and development, having worked with reputable international and local institutions including the World Bank as a Senior Public Sector Specialist; the African Development Bank as a Principal Governance Expert; the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa as a Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
Development Economist with several years of experience in
economic policy management and development, having worked with reputable international and local institutions including the World Bank as a Senior Public Sector Specialist; the African Development Bank as a Principal Governance Expert; the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa as a Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planning
economic policy management and
development, having worked with reputable international and local institutions including the World Bank as a Senior Public Sector Specialist; the African Development Bank as a Principal Governance Expert; the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa as a Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
development, having worked with reputable international and local institutions including the World Bank
as a Senior Public Sector Specialist; the African
Development Bank as a Principal Governance Expert; the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa as a Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
Development Bank
as a Principal Governance Expert; the United Nations
Economic Commission for Africa as a Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planning
Economic Commission for Africa
as a
Development Management Officer; the Canadian International Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
Development Management Officer; the Canadian International
Development Agency as a Socio - Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
Development Agency
as a Socio -
Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planning
Economic Advisor and Project Coordinator; and the National
Development Planning Commission, Ghana as a Senior Planni
Development Planning Commission, Ghana
as a Senior Planning Analyst.
Like former Senator Adetunmbi, the other lead speakers, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, famed public intellectual and founding vice-chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State (the South West critique) and Dr. Charles Akinola (who
as director - general, Osun Office of
Economic Development and Partnerships, is the
policy wonk strutting the Osun safety - net programmes), discharged themselves creditably.
«At the highest levels of government, people viewed
economic development and energy
policies as a gold rush,» said Blair Horner, the longtime legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group.
But
as Mr. Cuomo lays out his agenda this month in a whirlwind of
policy announcements, he has avoided any mention of a federal corruption case that rocked his administration last year even
as he was touting the
economic -
development initiative at the heart of the case.
To bolster its efforts, the REIT recently hired Marc Ricks, a former
economic development policy advisor for the Bloomberg Administration,
as senior vice president of
development.
Public radio reporter Karen DeWitt asked the Democratic governor whether he was considering new
policies in light of the national attention on sexual misconduct,
as well
as the recent resignation of a state
economic development official who was under investigation for harassment.
For the purposes of this initiative the social sciences are defined
as inclusive of the subjects of economics,
economic and social history, political science, socio - legal studies, education, psychology, cognitive studies, linguistics, management and business studies, human geography, environmental planning, international studies, area and
development studies, social statistics, demography, social science computing, sociology, social anthropology, social
policy and social work.
Officially called the «Task Force on Evaluating
Economic Development Tax Expenditures,» the group brings together liberal activists such
as Javier Valdes of Make the Road with budget wonks, such
as Michael Dardia of the Citizens Budget Commission and James Parrott of the Fiscal
Policy Institute.
As the top Assembly Republican, Kolb has been a frequent critic of Cuomo's
policies, especially the governor's
economic development strategies.
Ron Deutsch of the Fiscal
Policy Institute, a fiscally progressive think tank, pointed to some state
economic development spending
as a place to consider trimming.
A consortium of groups including the CBC, Reinvent Albany and Fiscal
Policy Institute called for a master «Database of Deals» that would compile all the state's
economic development programs
as well
as their costs and benefits.
Government's
policy of converting polytechnics into technical universities will take - off in September 2016, to help reposition them
as strategic institutions for the training of highly - skilled human resource to drive the nation's socio -
economic development.
Ultimately, getting energy
policy right translates into environmental and national security improvements
as well
as economic development.
As an intergovernmental organization, OECD monitors social and
economic trends and helps governments compare
policy experiences, find answers to common problems, and coordinate
policies related to
economic development.
For example, the researchers found many instances where the comprehensive plans included tax incentive
policies to stimulate
economic development in hazardous areas even though the local hazard mitigation plans identified the same areas
as experiencing severe repetitive losses from hazard events and qualifying for federal funds for buyouts.
economic development Policies aimed at improving the lives of people through changes in their income and quality of life (
as measured by improvements in their health, safety, education and more).
The Institute contributes to sustainable
development by advancing
policy recommendations on international trade and investment,
economic policy, climate change and energy, and management of natural and social capital,
as well
as the enabling role of communication technologies in these areas.
If a country finds a way to meet the basic needs of women by taking loans that the whole society must pay, but the national constitution, and the various
policies and services do not show the timely commitment for equity and equality, the chance to eradicate poverty and hunger will only be about the alleviation of these two major indicators of real
development and sustainability It is then urgent and important not to fall in such a trap, which only comes to add to the financial and
economic indebtedness of the society, and nations, to say the least, and to maintain the system of inequality and impoverishment
as it basically exist..
This statement became known in education
policies through the influential McKinsey & Company report entitled How the World's Best Performing School Systems Come Out On Top.3 It has since appeared in the 2012 reports of the Program for International Student Assessment — by the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD)--
as well
as several
policy reports and documents.
And just
as the Facebook debacle raises public concerns about the use of personal data, a new international test of ten and 15 - year - olds is to be introduced by the Organisation of
Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD)-- a powerful influence on national education
policies at a global scale.
The international
policy group known
as the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and
Development recently released a report on teacher compensation that found the United States ranked 22nd out of 27 industrialized countries.
The Programme for International Student Assessment tests run by the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and
Development have been seen
as driving education
policy and stirring education ministers to measure themselves against international standards.
A study by the Office of Aviation Analysis served
as the
economic basis for
development of the Department's international aviation
policy to encourage international alliances and spread deregulation's benefits to world markets.