Sentences with phrase «economic independence as»

But they have altered the fundamental fact that the economic system of late industrial America can not be reconciled with the fundamental American ideology of economic independence as the basis of political order.

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But, as Professor Adebayo Adedeji of the UN Economic Commission on Africa recalled: «Three decades after independence our people continue to be excluded from critical and significant contribution to the ethics of the body politic.

Japan, Taiwan, and Korea are among the nations that defied all expectations of informed foreign observers in the postwar period; by the same token, Burma and Ghana, two of the countries most frequently cited as likely economic successes after independence, did an equally creditable job of disappointing the experts.

Centuries later, the struggle for freedom still continues, as peoples who only a few years ago lived under colonial rule now struggle for political and economic independence and for a recognized place in the international community.

The council called on the new government to «restore constitutional order and affirm citizens» political, economic and other fundamental rights and freedoms» and to assert «the territorial integrity of Ukraine, whose independence is a gift from God and is valued by our entire nation, which is why we have no right to allow for its separation, as this would be a sin before God and future generations.»

As nation after nation in Asia and Africa gained their independence in the l950s, it became apparent to these newly «free» nations that the old political colonialism had largely been replaced by new economic and information colonialism.

It has been noted that paid - time programs have not achieved economic independence from the industry, as they have claimed, but have simply transferred their economic dependence from one source to another: from the television industry to the television audience.

I think many just can't stand picturing themselves as «just a mom» with no other job description, no paycheck, no independence, no economic or social status and very little respect from society in general.

This self, though false, is viewed not as unhealthy, but as a necessary adaptation to society, since realistically, a high degree of economic inter-dependence makes true independence a rare occurrence.

Mr. Doughan said Ghana, after 60 years of independence has failed in its economic management as unemployment continues to be a great challenge facing the country in spite of its enormous wealth.

The debate over Scotland's future has, especially recently, served up the incongruous (and unromantic) image of a nation of «bean - counters» basing its decision about independence on the expected profitability of either outcome, yet calculating this expectation (on either side) off the back of political and economic assumptions that resemble nothing so much as declarations of blind fear or faith.

The state has a vital role to play in both ensuring that all companies that operate under its jurisdiction meet their social obligations (by, for example, taxing them on all revenue generated within a territory), while at the same time promoting forms of corporate governance that cement company independence as a means of protecting against the abuse of economic power.

I will argue that the primary purpose of economic governance in a republican economy should be to promote the independence of economic actors as a means of preventing the abuse of economic power and the corruption of public life.

It is something that the recent independence movements in Scotland, the Basque and Catalan regions have demonstrated, going as far as to the point of asking whether city - regions should have the right to «go it alone» as de facto city states, in the pursuit of their perceived opportunities, rather than being tied to the (economic) interests of wider territories (regions, states).

As the following table shows, it is as true to claim that just over one in four supports full independence as it is to say (as Alex Salmond, indeed, did) that more than six in ten back «real economic power for Scotland»As the following table shows, it is as true to claim that just over one in four supports full independence as it is to say (as Alex Salmond, indeed, did) that more than six in ten back «real economic power for Scotland»as true to claim that just over one in four supports full independence as it is to say (as Alex Salmond, indeed, did) that more than six in ten back «real economic power for Scotland»as it is to say (as Alex Salmond, indeed, did) that more than six in ten back «real economic power for Scotland»as Alex Salmond, indeed, did) that more than six in ten back «real economic power for Scotland».

Meadway, and others like him, support independence on economic grounds as well - but Scots might find it curious that they were expected to go through the severe challenges of secession partly so that the ensuing chaos in Westminster would give English radicals an opening, while denying the US an extra hanger - on the next time the White House goes to war.

As for that economic case - there has been little circumspection from those pushing the independence case north or south of the border about how flimsy their case was.

:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds

Costello, running on the Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party, has served on the Town Board for 13 and a half years, eleven of which were spent as the Deputy Supervisor for the town; beforehand, he served on the town's Economic Development Board.

Independence candidate Ben Walsh worked for Miner for six years as economic development director.

«The Charter of the United Nations is built on the bedrock of the sovereign equality and independence of its members, without distinction as to their geographical size, economic might, or any other endowments or qualifications».

The letter read in part, «I would like to share with you serious concern regarding the reasons that motivated this decision, notably the repeated failure of the FIU Nigeria to address concerns regarding the protection of confidential information as well as concerns about the legal basis and the FIU's independence vis - à - vis the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Even President Barack Obama has labeled the technology as important for «energy independence» and included $ 3.4 billion in the economic stimulus package for «clean coal» power plants.

In the lecture, Mr. Bouffier explained the characteristics of the federal community, noting on the federal system that it respects the respective independence of the states and the republic and that the principle of complementarity is functioning effectively, as can be seen in the creation of innovations and consequently in the enhancement of economic development.

As women's economic independence rises, so does her propensity to take risks and seek out «the other man.»

Promoting financial independence is more vital than ever, Young says, and she offers as proof the recent gloomy turn of economic events: Nearly 30 percent of families at one Jackson - area school have lost their homes due to recent mortgage foreclosures.

The recognition award is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education (USED) effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about practices that are proven to result in improved student engagement, higher academic achievement and graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as a government wide goal of increasing energy independence and economic security.

Also, the Housing Economic Recovery Act puts up a few safeguards for consumers such as a limit on origination fees, rules against cross-selling, and guidelines for counseling independence.

Bolstered by its recent political independence, economic prosperity, and maritime supremacy, the Dutch Republic witnessed an artistic flourishing during the seventeenth century, known as the Dutch Golden Age.

Regarded as part of the «born free» generation in Zimbabwe — born one year after the country's independence from Rhodesia — Chiurai's early work focused on the political, economic and social strife in his homeland.

He was founding executive director of the Apollo Alliance for good jobs and energy independence and has served as an energy and economic advisor to the AFL - CIO, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's Energy Advisory Task Force, and numerous other federal, state, and local policymakers and elected officials.

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Long after the novelty of seeing them wore off, they say that they still love the sense of economic progress and stability represented by those blades as they go trucking by, not to mention their promise of energy independence.

Last night, Mr. Romney put forth as the very first item of his economic plan the goal of «North American energy independence.»

The 2000 - Watt Society can get us there: it's a proven framework based on global equality + local economic benefits for our neighborhood such as increased competitiveness, independence and long - term resilience.

Rod MacLeod, partner at Tods Murray, says: «Whether we like it or not, the legacy of the independence referendum will cast a long shadow on the constitutional and economic future of the UK for some time to come, as promises made in the final weeks of the campaign on enhanced devolved powers for Scotland covering finance, welfare and taxation, now have to be delivered.

The Cato Institute «s new release, Economic Freedom Of The World: 2008 Annual Report, gives Hong Kong as the highest rating in the world, largely based on legal factors such as judicial independence.

An individualist emphasis on replacing welfare disadvantage with economic independence, as problems of corporate governance within Indigenous community organizations become the rationale for a shift to individual and family rights.

Rather, the vague and undefined concept of «self - empowerment» is preferred, and is said to engender «a greater sense of responsibility and independence» and to vary from self - determination «in that it is a means to an end - ultimately social and economic equality - rather than merely an end in itself»: Senator Herron, 9th Annual Joe and Enid Lyons Memorial Lecture, as quoted in Social justice report 1999, op.cit, pp19 - 20.

And we are, through the implementation, systematically, of special programs and policy initiatives, seeking to improve economic independence for our indigenous peoples to overcome inequalities which we know continue to exist in some areas, and we have targeted those areas of greatest need, particularly health, education, housing, employment, and economic development opportunities as areas in which we can move forward.

They also investigated the interaction between age and other factors known to associate with reproductive intentions, such as concerns about fecundity, finding a suitable partner, independence, career trade - offs and economic limitations (see § 6l, n).

As long as property valuations are supported by economic fundamentals and we are not in a real estate bubble, the long term real estate investor keeps her focus on the main goal (financial independence) and executes her Blueprint plan regardless of the markeAs long as property valuations are supported by economic fundamentals and we are not in a real estate bubble, the long term real estate investor keeps her focus on the main goal (financial independence) and executes her Blueprint plan regardless of the markeas property valuations are supported by economic fundamentals and we are not in a real estate bubble, the long term real estate investor keeps her focus on the main goal (financial independence) and executes her Blueprint plan regardless of the market.