Sentences with phrase «economic infrastructure projects»
Zellner said he should be using his position to help fast - track much needed economic infrastructure projects in his district.
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Abe also welcomed the impending visit to Japan of China's Premier Li Keqiang to (a) set up a trilateral free trade area with China and South Korea, (b) conclude the agreement on an East Asian Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, (c) join China's erstwhile shunned Belt and Road infrastructure projects, (d) promote multilateral trade and (e) fight trade protectionism.
However, the distortion of the debate by Trump and other politicians creates a danger that resources will be misdirected from more pressing infrastructure needs, such as aged water pipes leaching lead and schools - or from projects that will have a considerable regional economic impact.
The rationale was that stimulus spending should get in and out of the economic bloodstream pretty quickly, so you need to find «shovel - ready» infrastructure projects that don't go on for too long.
15 The platform promotes cooperation on infrastructure, including financing, interoperability and logistics.16 The framework has already generated cooperation on various projects.17 The EU's approach to BRI is a far cry from the launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2015, when several nations tried to join the bank individually in order to gain econinfrastructure, including financing, interoperability and logistics.16 The framework has already generated cooperation on various projects.17 The EU's approach to BRI is a far cry from the launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2015, when several nations tried to join the bank individually in order to gain econInfrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2015, when several nations tried to join the bank individually in order to gain economic benefits.
Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe has soared from under $ 1 billion in 2008 to $ 35 billion in 2016.2 Examples of Chinese economic activities include: acquisitions of European companies in a variety of strategic fields, most notably in the technology sector; sustained investment into existing critical infrastructure; and the provision of funding for new infrastructure projects.
Even though many Sino - Russian infrastructure projects could yield substantive economic benefits for both parties, they often face implementation challenges from Russia, which has frustrated China.
The recently released Greater Vancouver Economic Scorecard identified inadequate public transit and road infrastructure as a major obstacle to our regional prosperity, and Metro Vancouver's resistance to this project only exacerbates the issues we are facing.
The Fund aims to capitalize on the combination of emerging cost - effective commercial technologies, the economic and regulatory incentives associated with renewable energy and environmental projects, and the demand for ancillary infrastructure to support increasing penetration of renewable energy in the U.S. energy mix.
Much of the money has been squandered in money - losing industrial projects and vanity infrastructure spending that make no economic sense beyond supplying temporary bump - ups in GDP growth.
Edith Nawakwi, a former finance minister in Zambia and now leader of an opposition party, said large infrastructure projects were often wasted opportunities that failed to lead to economic development.
They were authorized by the ARRA economic stimulus of 2009 and can be issued for qualifying infrastructure projects.
This, in turn, could provide plenty of upside to the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) recently released, which defined a project with a 1.5 - year payback period over a mine life of 6.5 years, and an upfront capital cost estimate of $ 20.1 million (utilizing existing mining, milling and tailings management infrastructure).
This research area covers the evaluation of the costs and benefits of capital projects of Canadian governments, such as roads, ports or public utilities, of financing modes for such projects, such as public - private partnerships, and the contribution of public infrastructure to economic growth.
Even once legislation is passed, it can take months or years to launch infrastructure projects — given extensive permitting and environmental processes — which dilutes their stimulatory economic effects.
Third, why does the Finance Minister want to create an independent CIDB that will focus only on «National Economic Development projects such as toll highways and bridges, high - speed rail, port and airport expansions, smart city infrastructure, national broadband infrastructure, power transmission and natural resource infrastructure?
It also calls on the government to provide increased support for communities to report on the status of infrastructure and establish project selection criteria that prioritizes funding requests based on national economic interest, return - on - investment, and job creation.
PZG believes the key evaluation factors when reviewing potential projects to acquire includes: • In close proximity to Infrastructure; • proximity to other operating mines; • upside exploration potential to increase mineral inventory; • high grades to minimize projected operational cost per ounce, or potential for high grades discoveries through exploration; • good potential economic outcome in low metal price environments; • good metallurgical recoveries to have a simple and proven process for gold and silver extraction.
Initially, the bank's program for alleviating global poverty was dominated by a strategy of economic growth, measured primarily in terms of GDP and channeled largely through big projects aimed at infrastructure development that benefited the rich more than the poor.
«Through our parent company Uniban and our social foundation FundaUniban, we have been actively involved in improving the quality of life in the banana and plantain growing regions by ensuring sustainable growth through social, educational, housing, economic and infrastructure projects.»
Nick Clegg has unveiled plans to speed up capital infrastructure projects, in a sign the government is prepared to deviate from its economic policy.
Britain lacks an equivalent of the German Mittelstand, attracting private capital for major public infrastructure projects to tackle the chronic short - termism of the capital markets, while providing a much needed boost to economic growth.
The New York House members touted «the economic advantage of building the site at Fort Drum,» saying the home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division already has the infrastructure and community support needed for the project.
In Round III, 43 awarded projects will address unserved territories, approximately 7,544 miles of broadband infrastructure will be deployed, and residents and companies in eight regions across New York will have access to new economic opportunities.
«Settlement resources will go towards new infrastructure projects which will create jobs and position every region of the state for unprecedented economic growth,» Peters said.
«This is not unlike other capital appropriations for roads, infrastructure and economic development that are accessed throughout the year for critical projects as needs emerge but that are not specifically lined out in the budget.»
Mr. Cuomo also proposed budgeting an extra $ 1 billion in education funding this year, a $ 2 billion investment in clean - water infrastructure and various other expensive projects, including hundreds of millions of dollars in economic - development for Buffalo ($ 500 million), a life sciences research and development cluster ($ 550 million) and new airports in Syracuse and Plattsburgh.
Cuomo's statement said it included «historic» spending, such as $ 2.5 billion for water infrastructure projects, $ 100 million in highway funds and $ 150 million in capital spending for economic development programs.
The revenue created could be used to invest in infrastructure and rebuilding projects which would provide much needed jobs for New Yorkers, as well as for economic development, health care, education, and social services.
Mahoney said she believes there are better opportunities to obtain state funding for job creation and big economic development projects, rather than operational expenses or municipal infrastructure.
The three regional economic development councils that touch the park were named «top performers» in 2013, funneling millions of dollars for economic development and infrastructure projects within the Blue Line.
The initial project list aimed at improving the Strategic Road Network outlined in the National Infrastructure Plan is encouraging but if the UK is to gain the full economic benefit, this must be extended beyond just these schemes.
Lord Adonis commented: «Investing in good quality infrastructure projects offers clear economic benefits and can transform the lives of entire communities.
For instance, he doesn't expect the state's Empire State Development Corporation to collaborate with its city counterpart, the Economic Development Corporation, on large - scale infrastructure projects.
The coalition argues government - sponsored infrastructure loans are necessary for economic growth in the UK, as the current climate has made it difficult for private industry to secure funding for projects.
The Treasury is to make # 5 billion available for infrastructure projects to boost Britain's struggling economic recovery, George Osborne will announce.
While the North Country was not selected for a $ 500 million jackpot at Thursday's Regional Economic Development Council awards, the seven - county region did take home $ 85.1 million in funding for dozens of infrastructure, tourism and energy projects.
$ 480,575 has been awarded from the Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program; an additional $ 200,000 will be available 2017 to support coastal resiliency projects: · Natural infrastructure / living shoreline protection techniques · Coastal wetland monitoring and restoration activities · Green infrastructure to improve coastal resiliency · Community stewardship and education initiatives · Coastal property / ecosystem vulnerability analyses · Economic and social analyses of the value of resiliency measures
The Senate leader says he's also seeking more control over distribution of funds for transportation infrastructure projects, and Governor Cuomo's regional economic development councils grants.
In 2009, Oneida County was the first municipality in New York State to issue Build America Bonds (BAB's) and Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds (RZEDB's) to finance infrastructure projects.
Others, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, suggest spending more surplus dollars on economic development, so extra tax dollars would allow local governments to better fund infrastructure projects on their own.
Lawmakers approved $ 385 million for the program in the 2013 - 14 budget, offering support for capital projects — not one - time operating subsidies, as member items often were — for a broad variety of purposes like «preserving and protecting infrastructure» or to support «economic development projects... that will create or retain jobs in New York State.»
Partners in Prosperity Funding was included in Picente» s 2015 budget and funds projects in infrastructure, public safety, arts and culture, sharing agreements and economic development as well as tax stabilization.
«This program is not unlike other capital appropriations for roads, infrastructure and economic development that are accessed throughout the year for projects as needs emerge,» Peters said in a statement.
Miner stepped down as co-chair of the Cuomo - controlled Democratic State Committee last year, and most recently has been in a public dispute over whether the state should direct funds to upgrade infrastructure in Syracuse and other cities or funnel them to projects tailored for economic development.
State Sen. Cathy Young, a Republican from Olean who chairs that chamber's finance committee, said the TIF funds infrastructure that is «important to our economic future,» but agreed with Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan that specific projects should be detailed in budget bills.
The PACB exists to provide review and oversight for projects for 11 statewide public authorities that fund housing, economic development and water infrastructure, for example.
Decrying a state that has lost its ambition for transformative projects like the Erie Canal, the governor has spent the past week traveling the state and announcing major infrastructure, transportation, and economic development plans.
A Cuomo aide said that the eligibility requirements for projects are well - defined by statute and include funding for capital work such as roads, environmental facilities, municipal owned recreational facilities, health and safety infrastructure, storm resiliency, and l economic development undertakings.
Infrastructure Notably slipped into the extender budget is an allowance for billions of dollars a year in spending for all of Cuomo's signature economic development and infrastructure projects, include major New York City projects — including an MTA subway expansion and transformations of Penn Station and Laguardia Airport — and the next phase of the BuInfrastructure Notably slipped into the extender budget is an allowance for billions of dollars a year in spending for all of Cuomo's signature economic development and infrastructure projects, include major New York City projects — including an MTA subway expansion and transformations of Penn Station and Laguardia Airport — and the next phase of the Buinfrastructure projects, include major New York City projects — including an MTA subway expansion and transformations of Penn Station and Laguardia Airport — and the next phase of the Buffalo Billion.