Sentences with phrase «good economic foundation»

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At other moments in history — like three months ago, for example — the «big deal» in Trump's remarks might have been confirmation that he intends to overhaul (sorry, «tweak») the trade rules that are the foundation of Canada's economic well - being.

Members include foundations focused on economic development and entrepreneurship as well as organizations focused on early childhood development or particular neighborhoods.

The 20 - page document, Foundations for an Alternative Budget, sets a progressive vision encouraging public investment to stabilize tough economic times and create good jobs.

Nothing is more clear in the light of history than this: new political, economic and ecclesiastical machinery does not alone solve problems; it creates problems, and, above all, it puts a strain on moral foundations, on spiritual resources, that must successfully be met or the best - laid plans come down in ruin.

The founder, Adam Smith, had a rather cheerful view of human economic activity, especially in societies in which strong moral foundations guide public behavior and free, competitive markets reward with better profits and higher wages those producers and workers who make good decisions.

The foundation is national in scope and designed to prove that under wise use of the land a healthy ecology will result in abundant wildlife and better plant cover, yet at the same time provide long - term economic returns as great as, or greater than, those derived through overgrazing and bad farming practices.

Stated simply, we view healthy child development as the foundation of community development, economic prosperity, and a secure nation, and our mission is to advance that vision by leveraging science to enhance child well - being.

What a good book to serve as a foundation for discussion about many aspects of children and school lunches — cultural, financial, economic as well as nutritional.

«If you take the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)[report], they said 2017 and onward is going to be a period of prosperity for Ghana and that is because of the foundation that we have laid, it's because of the work that we have done, we've eliminated a lot of the deficits that were created by huge subsidies on utility tariffs, we eliminated a lot of the subsidies that created huge deficits on the cost of petroleum products, today as I speak, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is running, and producing petroleum products for Ghana, we have enough stock of LPG, our tanks and strategic reserves for petroleum products are all full, and, so, we have ships standing offshore Ghana with petroleum products, but there is no space to offload those products, and, so, we've done a good job in stabilising various sectors of the economy.

«New York is well positioned to become a national leader in the clean energy economy as we continue to use green technology to lay the foundation for economic recovery and prosperity.

And that will be not just an enormous political achievement, but an important economic foundation for us to continue to attract the best and the brightest from all around the world.»

«As part of the Buffalo Billion, the Better Buffalo Fund is breathing new life into neighborhoods that are the foundation of the new Buffalo and the Western New York economic renaissance,» said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who attended today's ceremony.

If by next autumn, the recovery is well under way, people will look back on today's balancing act as a political masterstroke, in much the same way as the widely derided Geoffrey Howe Budget of 1981 is now seen as laying the foundations of the Thatcher economic miracle.

According to Coin - telegraph fintech expert Olusegun Ogundeji, «decentralised, open and permissionless Blockchain technology may well become the foundation for economic empowerment in Nigeria [offering] peer - to - peer trade, new exchanges and innovative ICOs.»

Education is the foundation upon which countries experience growth, contributing to social, political, economic, and environmental advances, as well as underpinning peace and security.

Through well - publicized partnerships with elected officials like Chicago mayor Richard Daley and through Bill and Melinda Gates's personal advocacy for their high - school agenda in such forums as the National Governors Association and the National Economic Club, the foundation has signaled its intention to leverage its investments through policy change.

book: «Learning is best formula for promoting economic growth and reducing the crippling effects of poverty... Schools can serve as the foundation for highly functioning democratic and sustainable communities and societies.»

As we included in the Smart Cities book: «Learning is best formula for promoting economic growth and reducing the crippling effects of poverty... Schools can serve as the foundation for highly functioning democratic and sustainable communities and societies.»

Our experience extends to the areas of economic development corporations and municipal law, and in the representation of special purpose districts, cooperatives, shared service arrangements, utility districts, head start agencies, private schools, public and private colleges and universities, chambers of commerce, and education foundations as well as other nonprofit organizations.

A strong economic foundation has turned Cowtown into the best city in the country.

Well, as more luxury travelers seek to experience meaningful trips, more and more resorts and tour companies are donating to charitable foundations and partnering with non-profit groups to help boost local conservation and economic development efforts.

Assembled against the backdrop of economic crisis and war in the 1930s and 1940s, Guggenheim's unparalleled modern holdings formed the basis of his foundation, established in 1937 for the public good.

Finally, recent national - level assessments of the economic impacts of climate change in certain key sectors also provide a good foundation for next steps (Ciscar et al 2011, Houser et al 2015, EPA 2015, Burke et al 2015).

The social foundations of children's mental and physical health and well - being are threatened by climate change because of: effects of sea level rise and decreased biologic diversity on the economic viability of agriculture, tourism, and indigenous communities; water scarcity and famine; mass migrations; decreased global stability46; and potentially increased violent conflict.47 These effects will likely be greatest for communities already experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.48

retrofits to existing streets to make them safe for all users, as well as new trails that create comprehensive networks, can not only create new jobs, but can help American families recover from the economic downturn and lay the foundation to address some of our nation's major crises, such as climate, energy, and health.

Despite the good intentions of its creators, the idea of setting up a permanent international body competent to grant financial assistance (amongst other things) to eurozone members in financial difficulties goes somewhat against the foundations of the Economic and Monetary Union, which aims at ensuring price stability through sound government budgets.

He noted (among other things) the decision of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Carson v United Kingdom [2010] ECHR 338, (2010) 51 EHRR 13 where (referring to its 2006 decision in Stec and others v UK (2006) 43 EHRR 1017, [2006] All ER (D) 215 (Apr)-RRB-, the court said: «Because of their direct knowledge of their society and its needs, the national authorities are in principle better placed than the international judge to appreciate what is in the public interest on social or economic grounds, and the court will generally respect the legislature's policy choice unless it is «manifestly without reasonable foundation».

The firm's success is built on a solid foundation of insightful and innovative deal structuring and legal advice; a keen ability to understand business and economic imperatives; and a strong focus on achieving the best legal outcome for clients.

The FCC says «Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.»

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Such an approach presents an opportunity to not only resolve native title claims but to provide for a more comprehensive type of agreement that addresses the co-existing relationship between native title holders and other tenure holders; as well as building a foundation to respond to the social and economic goals of traditional owners.

Healthy child development is the foundation for human capital and the basis for future community and economic development.1 A significant body of convergent research emphasises the importance of the prenatal and early years for health and developmental outcomes throughout the life course.2 For a growing number of children, suboptimal developmental trajectories are well established by the time they start school, and become increasingly difficult and costly to modify with the passage of time.3 Thus, investing in young children is important for the prevention of disease later in life and contributes to their full participation in society as healthy and productive adults.4, 5

The United Nations General Assembly, by consensus including Australia, outlined a program toward sustainable development, in which it emphasised «Economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent and mutually reinforcing components of sustainable development... [R] espect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to development, transparent and accountable governance in all sectors of society, as well as effective participation by civil society, are also an essential part of the necessary foundation for the realization of social and people - centred sustainable development», (19 September 1997), UN document A / RES / s -19 / 2, para 23.

Although the results from the present study may not be conclusive on whether children who participate in ECE have better learning outcomes due to lack of robust longitudinal support, it is undeniable that stimulation of child characteristics that are targeted to reduce educational inequalities at school entry between advantaged and disadvantaged children represents a critical foundation in reducing the economic, health, and social burdens associated with poverty.

These nationwide programs strengthen communities and neighborhoods by giving children and parents the support they need while laying the foundation for better health, education, and economic self - sufficiency for the entire family.

The UNGA resolution states «Economic development, social development and environmental protection are interdependent and mutually reinforcing components of sustainable development... [R] espect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to development, transparent and accountable governance in all sectors of society, as well as effective participation by civil society, are also an essential part of the necessary foundation for the realization of social and people - centred sustainable development» (UN document A / RES / s -19 / 2), 19 September 1997, para 23.

We view healthy child development as the foundation of economic prosperity, strong communities, and a just society, and our mission is to advance that vision by using science to enhance child well - being through innovations in policy and practice.

During the Great Recession and in prior economic cycles, we witnessed fortress malls and institutional - grade industrial properties performing relatively well and providing a solid portfolio foundation.

A sound transportation system not only benefits individual property owners, but also creates the foundation for a community's long - term economic well being.»