Sentences with phrase «for economic diversification»

He called on government to attach meaningful recognition to the services render by the institution most importantly as the nation is planning for economic diversification.

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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.

«This is a viable and sound opportunity for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to enter into the patent, technology, and research sector as part of our overall economic diversification strategy,» the statement read.

It allows us to promote our top three industries — energy, tourism and agriculture — and work for further economic development and diversification.

For instance, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) offers a microloan program to provide small business loans to small businesses in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg.

As for modernizing urban areas — that will only happen if accompanied by economic diversification.

From the Morneau speech, Ottawa's own list: «Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED), the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD).»

During my time as critic for Western Economic Diversification, I have been a vocal advocate of the conversion of the orphan wells into geothermal producing sites.

Within this priority area, MIT will capitalize on technologies to increase opportunities for trade diversification, strengthen government - to - government relations to drive economic benefits for Ontario, and leverage talent to capitalize on global trade networks.

Credit provides the potential for both diversification and incremental returns: While rate - driven government bonds have been rewarded during flight to quality periods, credit has been rewarded in times of strong economic growth.

For more than 15 years, Karen Oldfield has led the Halifax Port Authority through a dynamic diversification strategy that has tripled its revenue and transformed it into a regional economic engine.

Given the current economic and political climate, the best vehicles for diversification are gold, cryptocurrencies and emerging markets.

«Economic diversification is critical to building a strong future for the Mille Lacs Band and I am pleased to see our corporate arm, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, acquiring assets that will benefit Band members for many generations to come,» said Benjamin.

We believe that economic diversification and growth, guided by our core values of trust, integrity, and respect, will allow us to remain sovereign and self - sufficient for generations to come.

Angolan leaders, for example, talked up economic diversification and even a commitment to industrialization.

The President, who is in Jigawa for a two - day working visit, expressed delight that the APC - led administration's economic diversification and inclusive growth programmes were yielding positive results.

He noted that despite the apology of the PDP, Nigerians would still choose the ruling APC over any other political party for steadily steering the country on the path of economic diversification particularly in the area of agriculture.

«Now that the Federal Government is talking about diversification of the economy, Fayemi should use his position to assist Ekiti State in harnessing its solid mineral resources for the economic benefit of the State and Nigeria.

He said Nigeria is not excepted from impacts of the current global economic downturn, adding his administration remained undeterred and has embarked on comprehensive diversification reforms by shifting emphasis to non-oil sectors of «mining, agriculture, industrialization, infrastructure development and the creation of the enabling environment for Foreign Direct Investment.»

Restoring growth for instance requires macroeconomic stability, economic diversification (agriculture, energy, MSME, industry, manufacturing, services and ICT), fiscal stimulus and monetary stability.

On May 20, 2015, nine days BEFORE the government was inaugurated, I laid out «Policy Prescriptions» - diversification of production, government revenue, and exports; imperative of a strong and credible economic team and cabinet; targeting «opportunity sectors» (solid minerals, refining and petrochemicals, a new and realistic fiscal regime for upstream oil and gas, private sector investments in power and infrastructure, agro-processing, retail and construction); freeing «up resources from downstream petroleum sector deregulation» emphasizing «an economic reality in which hard decisions including some previously rebuffed by the opposition will have to be taken» a clear reference to the petrol subsidy which government waited a full year before countenancing the critical decision!

This level of diversification protects you from sudden drops in any given asset class and prepares your investments for any economic environment.

For example, the real estate sector has returned on average 6 percent for every one percent of GDP growth but has very little foreign revenue exposure, so may be a strong sector to overweight for both diversification to international equity exposure and for upside potential with U.S. economic growFor example, the real estate sector has returned on average 6 percent for every one percent of GDP growth but has very little foreign revenue exposure, so may be a strong sector to overweight for both diversification to international equity exposure and for upside potential with U.S. economic growfor every one percent of GDP growth but has very little foreign revenue exposure, so may be a strong sector to overweight for both diversification to international equity exposure and for upside potential with U.S. economic growfor both diversification to international equity exposure and for upside potential with U.S. economic growfor upside potential with U.S. economic growth.

It calls for diversification in the five economic sectors, and advises downplaying or avoiding stocks in the broker / media limelight.

At StashAway, we devote ourselves to identifying the right mix of asset classes for a given economic regime, because the appropriate selection of asset class mixes is vital for a portfolio to achieve effective diversification over the long term.

Diversification is only a surrogate and usually a damn poor surrogate, for intimate knowledge of an economic entity, control of that entity and price consciousness (a denial of equilibrium pricing).

After talking about the important concept of economic moats in the first part of his interview, in this second and concluding part, Prof. Bakshi talks about his thoughts on valuations, mental models, diversification, checklists, and why you must buy great businesses for the long term.

By adopting a global perspective, investors gain access to a larger pool of potentially great companies, more direct exposure to economic growth potential outside the U.S., the potential for exposure to less - covered (and therefore potentially more undervalued) companies, and the demonstrable diversification effects created by currency exposure (as well as the natural gives and takes of economic activity around the globe).

The wide range of available asset classes provides opportunities for greater diversification, because different asset classes react differently to prevailing economic and market factors — sometimes dramatically.

Chinese in particular have got a terrific benefit pushed by their sturdy domestic economic system, a stable exchange amount, greater access to credit score and want for diversification and secure investments.

Workers and communities affected by the move away from fossil fuels should receive transition assistance through worker training programs, economic diversification initiatives, and funding for retiree benefits that may be adversely affected as fossil companies change their business models.

Providing transition assistance to workers and communities that depend on fossil fuels for their livelihoods (e.g. funding for job training and investments in economic diversification)

Economic diversification — innovating, persuading companies to relocate and build new facilities, training skilled workers and establishing an adequate supply chain — is a challenging process, and it may not happen fast enough to create jobs for dislocated coal miners.

The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 represents a long - term roadmap for economic progress and for achieving tangible levels of economic diversifEconomic Vision 2030 represents a long - term roadmap for economic progress and for achieving tangible levels of economic diversifeconomic progress and for achieving tangible levels of economic diversifeconomic diversification.

Winning new clients such as the Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Government economic development agency for the region (the firm boasts an office in Inverness) and an appointment to take on all the Forestry Commission's property work are two manifestation's of Harper Macleod's diversification strategy.

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