Sentences with phrase «for more public investment»

The argument is simply that those efforts will be insufficient; alongside them should be a concerted push for more public investment in disruptive clean energy tech, to drive prices down and make clean energy competitive with dirty, even in the absence of a price on carbon (in, say, China).

Not exact matches

The more - than - billion - dollar capital investment we are making in our facilities around the world this year is easier for a private company than a public one.»

H.B. 929 Status: Failed Relates to promotion of cybersecurity in the Commonwealth, initiates several efforts to promote economic development, research and development, and workforce development of the cybersecurity industry in the Commonwealth, creates two new matching grant funds, adds one administered by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority for private entities that collaborate with one or more public institutions of higher education on research and development related to cybersecurity.

The deal comes more than one year after CHAMP hired investment banks to prepare the business for an initial public offering or trade sale.

I believe you think we are heading for a long period of low returns, but still, with such a long investment horizon ahead of you, don't you think it could make sense to be more exposed to public equities, maybe in passive index funds, and trust the long term wealth building power of that asset class without so much attention to continuous portfolio rebalancing trying to anticipate short term returns?

This is true for transportation systems, public utility systems, education infrastructure, health care infrastructure, and senior care infrastructure, to mention only some of the areas where more infrastructure investments are needed.

According to Goolam Ballim, group economist at Johannesburg - based Standard Bank, improvements in public finances over the past decade mean less revenues now go into debt servicing and capital repayment, opening the way for more national investment in infrastructure.

Rand Merchant Bank, the investment - banking arm of FirstRand of Johannesburg, raised $ 2.2 billion for its clients in 50 public bond deals, more deals than any other bank in South Africa last year.

«Allowing charities to invest in limited partnerships will remove an unnecessary roadblock to foundation impact investments, opening up more opportunities for foundations to align their investment strategies with their public benefit mandates, and ultimately unlocking more capital for ventures and initiatives that support Canadian communities.»

Citi raised $ 17.7 billion in 114 public bond deals in Latin America last year, more than any other investment bank, including an $ 800 million sovereign bond for Brazil that was more than three times oversubscribed.

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There is a long list of initial public offerings scheduled for 2013, more than double the number announced last year, according to SaudiMed Investment, BankMed's investment baInvestment, BankMed's investment bainvestment banking arm.

The main man in this regard was Mr. Paul Boothe, an unassuming, consummate federal civil servant who proved in the heat of battle that he could negotiate with the best of them. If only all our public officials were as determined and skilful in their efforts to pro-actively win real investment and real opportunities for our industries. The St. Catharines announcement is in large part the fruition of the efforts by Boothe (and all the other stakeholders in last year's rescue, including the provincial government and the CAW) to negotiate a package that was much more than a bailout. Rather, it was a recipe for a reaffirmed Canadian presence by these two lynchpin manufacturers (GM and Chrysler).

While this may be true initially for projects funded by the general public or unsophisticated retail investors, the average investment and risk in these securities will be small (i.e. max $ 2,500) enough to seriously negatively impact investor well - being, and investors will become more savvy at managing their personal portfolios and investment selections over time.

The deal comes more than one year after CHAMP hired investment banks to prepare the business for an initial public offering or trade sale.

Although many will suggest that Robson has a personal vendetta of sorts aimed squarely at the Grinch who stole soccer, that doesn't make his words any less truthful... such tactics are nothing new... in the U.S.this business practice has become so common that even the players regularly use the media to manipulate public opinion (LeBron James did likewise to rally public support for himself and away from his teammate, Kyrie Irving, who has asked to be traded)... whether for contract leverage or to rally support for or against certain players, this strategy can be incredibly effective at times, but when it misses the mark it can be dangerously divisive... for a close - to - the - vest team like Arsenal to use such nefarious means to manufacture a wedge between the fans and it's best player (again), is absolutely despicable... for the sanctimonious higher - ups who demand that it's players adhere to a certain protocol regarding information deemed «in house» or else to intentionally spread «fake» news or to provide certain outlets with privileged information for such purposes is pretty low indeed... no moral high ground here, just a big club pretending to be a small club so that they can continue to pull the wool over the eyes of a dedicated, albeit somewhat naive, fan base... so not only does this club no give a shit about it's fans, this clearly shows that clubs primary interests aren't even soccer related... for all intent and purposes Kroenke doesn't care if we're a soccer club or a tampon factory as long as we continue to maximized his investment... stay woke people... great to see more and more people commenting on the state of the franchise... this club needs to be held accountable for it's actions

In fact when we add our contrarian filter to the mix and look at home teams receiving less than 40 % of public bets, this system becomes even more advantageous with a 96 - 68 record — good for 23.28 units earned and a 14.2 % return on investment (ROI).

You might as well say that the fuel duty (which is not progressive, which also hits users of public transport and which will bring in more than the 50 %) is either a victory for green politics (in which case why the further investment in North Sea oil?)

In response, policies are required to capture more land value for the public good, perhaps through alternative forms of taxation or the creation of public land banks, to help minimise speculative investment in an effort to reduce rising inequality.

«If we can shut down Indian Point under an agreement that enhances public safety and kickstarts investment into safer and more reliable renewable energy sources, that will be a major victory for the millions of New Yorkers who live in the region,» he said.

For those looking for more nuance, detail and depth in analysing the changing position of China and Africa in the international system, I recommend visiting the website of the Oxford University China - Africa Network, which I convene and is currently hosting a series of debates between African public intellectuals on what Chinese investment means for local economic conditions from Mauritania to South AfriFor those looking for more nuance, detail and depth in analysing the changing position of China and Africa in the international system, I recommend visiting the website of the Oxford University China - Africa Network, which I convene and is currently hosting a series of debates between African public intellectuals on what Chinese investment means for local economic conditions from Mauritania to South Afrifor more nuance, detail and depth in analysing the changing position of China and Africa in the international system, I recommend visiting the website of the Oxford University China - Africa Network, which I convene and is currently hosting a series of debates between African public intellectuals on what Chinese investment means for local economic conditions from Mauritania to South Afrifor local economic conditions from Mauritania to South Africa.

The highlights of the alternative coalition agreement I'd like to see are green investment paid for by green taxes, an end to public service cuts, full proportional representation and more devolution to regional and local government including full fiscal autonomy.

Mayor de Blasio's more than $ 2 billion investment in public housing aims to undo that Cuomo legacy and strengthen NYCHA for the first time in a generation,» Phillips said.

However, this does not tell the whole story as Capital Investment from the public sector, which accounts for more than one - third of total construction activity, will have fallen 30 % by the end of 2013.

Scotland spoke overwhelmingly for an end to austerity, for greater investment in public services, and for a more empowered Scottish Parliament».

Chattam House recently came out with an information about the data used in analysis of investment pipelines for 2007 - 2013 and beyond and in that report, it was revealed that an adjusted number of China controlled mining assets in Africa could be even more impressive due to the fact that deals are not always made public.

«If we can shut down Indian Point under an agreement that enhances public safety and kick - starts investment into safer and more reliable renewable energy sources, that will be a major victory for the millions of New Yorkers who live in the region.»

And there are issues he is clearly not on our side — on nuclear disarmament for example (he wants in principle to preserve a nuclear deterrent though is happy for Trident to go into the defence review)-- and many more where there simply isn't clear enough evidence, like where exactly he stands on public investment versus spending cuts.

Throughout our conversation, Balls refers to the need for Osborne to do more to increase «underlying growth» through greater public investment.

«Deputy Leader and cabinet member for resources Julian German outlined the revised four - year Budget proposals to deliver a balanced budget that will see vulnerable adults and children receive more support, significant investment in a capital programme to generate future growth and jobs, building more homes to meet local demand and continued maintenance of roads and public transport services.

«It is Labour that speaks with more urgency than its rivals on social justice, standing up to predatory capitalism, on investment for growth, on reforming and strengthening the public realm, Britain's place in Europe and international development — and which has a record in government that it can be more proud of than it sometimes lets on.

I'm grateful to Borough President Diaz for supporting more great public school options in the Bronx, and I know that his investment in our kids is also an investment in our borough's future.

Cuomo pledged a child care tax credit, tuition - free public college for about 80 percent of New York households, more jobs through investment in the private sector and public - private partnership, support for the homeless and funding for affordable housing, all while New York will be vigilant, he said, protecting and promoting the state's progressive social bonafides.

The proposal, for the final budget of Mr. de Blasio's first term, provided a blueprint of sorts for a potential second term with big - ticket investments — including an additional $ 1.9 billion in capital spending to create more apartments for some of the poorest New Yorkers — and long - term plans, like tens of millions of dollars to start a preschool program for 3 - year - olds in city public schools, and new spending on homeless shelters.

Pension plans across the nation are facing shortfalls, with both corporate plans and those for public employees like teachers and firefighters owing more to retirees than the investment funds can possibly pay.

Columbia plans to build a new $ 100 million 47,700 - square - foot field house at 218th Street and Broadway and has promised a host of community amenities in exchange, including a $ 3 million investment in the sports fields, which would be more readily accessible for community use and a new boathouse marsh that would be «gifted» to the city for public use.

CVH's work includes organizing campaigns with public assistance recipients and public housing residents fighting for their communities through campaigns on job creation, public investment, fair taxation, and more.

The scientists hope that such investments would also cause positive changes of habits: For example, when parking is made more expensive in downtown areas, accompanied by an improvement of public transport, people might tend to give up driving and use other forms of transportation not just once, but for a longer tiFor example, when parking is made more expensive in downtown areas, accompanied by an improvement of public transport, people might tend to give up driving and use other forms of transportation not just once, but for a longer tifor a longer time.

They argue that while large public investments in dams and flood defences, for example, must account for the possibilities of how weather might change in the future, this should not prevent short - term thinking to address more immediate vulnerability to inevitable high - impact weather events.

«However, despite repeated commitments to non-light water reactors, and substantial investments by NE (more than $ 2 billion of public money), no such design is remotely ready for deployment today.»

If the world's cities focused their investments on expanding public transportation, walking and cycling, they could save more than $ 100 trillion in public and private capital and urban transportation operating costs between now and 2050, according to a report released today by the University of California, Davis, and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP).

To reach this level of investment, the European research effort will have to grow by 8 % per year; business funding for R&D will have to increase more (9 %) than public funding (6 %), because it lags far behind in most countries.

Investment in road building far exceeds that for active travel - public transport, footpaths and bike lanes - which Read more about Stop prioritising cars over kids» health, experts plead - Scimex

Here are some guidelines I live by when it comes to online dating: NEVER chat online with a prospect for more than a week, and you MUST see pics of each other, talk on the phone and meet in person (in a well - populated, well - lit public place) before you consider making ANY serious emotional investment in the other person.

The federal government has a critical investment role to play in 1) supporting the replication and scale - up of the best providers through its grant programs; 2) improving access to low - cost public facilities for charter schools through its own funds and by leveraging existing public - school space; 3) pushing states and local districts toward more equitable funding systems for all public school students, including those in charter schools; and 4) supporting efforts to create early - stage, innovative, and scalable models that incorporate greater uses of learning technology.

Even the pinch of high health - care costs has not yet generated a successful public demand for more government investment.

More than 20,000 parents, students and teachers in LA Unified are expected to stage a «Walk - In» before school on Wednesday orchestrated by the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools to protest charter expansion and call for greater investment in public education.

Teachers unions want a reduced emphasis on testing and more investment in public schools, including social services for the increasing number of students living in poverty.

# 2 — The conservative upheaval finds little support in public opinion — Public opinion remains generally in favor of more investment in public education, a higher minimum wage, stronger gun laws, reproductive freedom, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, tougher environmental protection laws and opposed to school vouchers, tax cuts for millionaires and weaker consumer protectionpublic opinion — Public opinion remains generally in favor of more investment in public education, a higher minimum wage, stronger gun laws, reproductive freedom, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, tougher environmental protection laws and opposed to school vouchers, tax cuts for millionaires and weaker consumer protectionPublic opinion remains generally in favor of more investment in public education, a higher minimum wage, stronger gun laws, reproductive freedom, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, tougher environmental protection laws and opposed to school vouchers, tax cuts for millionaires and weaker consumer protectionpublic education, a higher minimum wage, stronger gun laws, reproductive freedom, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, tougher environmental protection laws and opposed to school vouchers, tax cuts for millionaires and weaker consumer protection laws.

Launched in 2011, Project Leadership and Investment for Transformation, or L.I.F.T., is a five - year initiative in nine low - performing schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.35 The project focuses on innovative strategies to provide students with extended learning time and increased access to technology while supporting community engagement and excellent teaching.36 Project L.I.F.T. worked with Public Impact — a nonprofit organization that works with school districts to create innovative school models — to design hybrid teacher - leader roles that «extend the reach» of high - performing teachers to more students.37 These «multi-classroom leaders» continue to teach while leading teams of teachers and assuming responsibility for the learning of all students taught by their team.38 For this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgetsfor Transformation, or L.I.F.T., is a five - year initiative in nine low - performing schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.35 The project focuses on innovative strategies to provide students with extended learning time and increased access to technology while supporting community engagement and excellent teaching.36 Project L.I.F.T. worked with Public Impact — a nonprofit organization that works with school districts to create innovative school models — to design hybrid teacher - leader roles that «extend the reach» of high - performing teachers to more students.37 These «multi-classroom leaders» continue to teach while leading teams of teachers and assuming responsibility for the learning of all students taught by their team.38 For this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgetsfor the learning of all students taught by their team.38 For this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgetsFor this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgets.39