Sentences with phrase «key economic areas»

Already, $ 275 million — more than 40 % — of NWO's budget goes to the so - called top sectors program, initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2011 to bolster innovation in nine key economic areas — including water, food, and logistics — in which the corporate world plays a major role.

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In his speech, Yifei emphasized the importance of 2018 for China's long - term economic strategy, and discussed how the central bank's gold and silver department used problem - oriented, market - oriented, and livelihood - oriented «philosophy, style and methods» to promote reform and innovation in «key areas» of «currency bullion» as well as «currency gold and silver business.»

They are asked to consider the economic and security outlook for Asia in 2011, the state of Canada's relations with key countries in Asia, and the priority areas for Canadian government policy in Asia.

Published quarterly, PNC's Regional Economic Reports provide analysis and forecasts of key economic and financial trends in the 33 major market areas within PNC's core retail foEconomic Reports provide analysis and forecasts of key economic and financial trends in the 33 major market areas within PNC's core retail foeconomic and financial trends in the 33 major market areas within PNC's core retail footprint.

Roadmap 2020 recommendations focus on six key areas: Measuring Economic Impact and Job Creation; Entrepreneurial Training and Support for Growth — including by entrepreneurial women of color; Innovation, Technology and Sustainability; Accessing Capital; Accessing Markets; and Building the Movement.

The Clinton Global Initiative Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery focuses on five key areas: energy, infrastructure, health, education and economic development.

While economic improvement is a key component when thinking about corporate results, there are always areas of concern.

All these efforts should come together in a national strategy that sets a clear direction, builds on our strengths, and targets key areas of economic opportunity across the country.

To achieve economic growth, diversification and reduction of GHG emissions in the province required action in a number of key areas, including the following:

According to the participants, the issue of improved labour productivity is a key area of Russia's socio - economic development.

John Smart, CIHT's Director of Professional & Business Development who chaired the event said: «The transport sector is an area that stimulates economic recovery whilst contributing to other key agendas such as carbon reduction and developing a healthier nation.

He had been a key point person for the Cuomo Administration's economic development initiatives in the Buffalo area since Cuomo took office in 2011.

Leading charity warns government is in danger of excluding disabled people from key area of economic policy

It's about economic development,» he said, adding that a good school system is often a key draw for attracting people to the area.

Fleming also secured county funds for economic development and key road improvements such as a $ 5 million dollar upgrade to the 80 - year - old Riverside traffic circle, an important component of the area's revitalization plan.

Thus, not only do rural people have a greater democratic say in how their local governments are run, they also have a greater democratic say in how some of their key utilities and economic institutions are run, and are far more likely per capita to serve on the governing boards of such institutions, (even though, as in the case of governments, they have far less formal training and expertise in doing so than their urban counterparts running investor owned corporations that do the same things in urban areas).

Another key area where no compromise is indicated: The regional economic development councils Cuomo wants to create and fund with $ 130 million worth of capital dollars.

«By attracting residents and travelers to its 340,000 square - foot retail complex, with more than 100 designer stores, and 200 - room hotel for visitors, Empire Outlets is going to be an economic engine for the area, as well as key employer when it creates more than 1,800 local jobs.»

Key among the areas for improved performance are infrastructure, social services, economic development as well as environment and sanitation.

To give the UK a competitive edge, key areas of research were chosen for funding — it became easier to lobby for support if the research carried an «economic advantage».

People universally are interested in three key areas in their community: education, healthcare and economic development.

It includes a summarised set of revision notes, key terminology is defined and a wealth of case studies, these include: Urban Issues and Challenges Topic - Mumbai (NEE Urban Area) and a depth study of London (HIC Urban Area) Changing Economic World - Nigeria and Royal Dutch Shell (NEE Country); Jamaica (Development through tourism); UK Sustainable Car Industry; South Oxfordshire and Milton (Contrasting Rural Areas).

Awarded bronze, silver and gold for escalating wellness initiatives, schools focus on five key areas which include: personal social health & economic education, healthy eating, physical activity, emotional health & well - being, and the environment.

After a decade of tracking state policies in key areas related to elementary and secondary education, Quality Counts this year significantly broadens its perspective to look at the connections between K - 12 education and the other systems with which it intersects: early - childhood education, teacher preparation, postsecondary education, and economic and workforce development.

Policymakers» and bureaucrats» rankings on key areas of economic strength are obviously in need of attention and deserve closer scrutiny and oversight, and above all, accountability.

The articles that follow provide concrete, detailed lessons from research and best practice about how to make afterschool and summer programming more effective in a number of key areas that help young people to be more successful in school and to graduate from high school — the first rung in the ladder leading to full participation in 21st century economic and civic life.

She is also keenly aware of the key role infrastructure plays in our nation's economic competitiveness, and in strengthening economic growth in both the urban and rural areas of our country.

The EC reports in its Official Journal (PDF) that «by jointly switching the sale of ebooks from a wholesale model to an agency model with the same key terms on a global basis, the Four Publishers and Apple engaged in a concerted practice with the object of raising retail prices of ebooks in the EEA [European Economic Area, which includes the 27 countries in the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein],» breaching EEA competition rules.

Economic data scheduled for release includes April industrial production and housing sector data, with industrial production numbers likely to be the key area of focus.

Priorities and targets in the key intervention areas of education, health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and sustainable economic activities are reviewed and adjusted based on these results and the dynamic / changing local context.

A key duty of board members is to provide information to the Bank about economic conditions in the District and in the director's business or area of expertise.

«In the current economic climate, maximizing efficiency and reducing overhead are the keys to success, and our solutions help properties improve productivity in nearly every area of operations, while also enhancing guest service from arrival through departure.»

Focusing on the key areas of skilling and education, impact funding, media, advisory and consulting, community transformation, events and special projects, or SIMACES, he puts his values to work to make social and economic transformation possible in communities around the world.

Proceedings: Friday 4 May Opening remarks Welcome by Mr, Sefa Sadık AYTEKIN, Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Turkey Keynote address by H.E. Thamir GHADHBAN, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Advisory Commission, Iraq Workplan of WEO - 2012 Iraq Energy Outlook by Dr. Fatih BIROL, Chief Economist, IEA Session 1: Energy in Iraq — fuelling Iraq's reconstruction and development Chair: Mr. Simon STOLP, World Bank Introductory interventions: H.E. Martin KOBLER, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Iraq Dr. Usama KARIM, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy, Iraq Dr. Kamal AL - BASRI, Chairman of the Iraq Institute for Economic Reform Open discussion Session 2: Iraq's electricity sector — short term needs and long - term interests Chair: Mr. Hamish MCNINCH, International Expert Introductory interventions: Dr. Majeed ABDUL - HUSSAIN, Parsons Brinckerhoff Dr. Abdul Qader AHMED, Mass Global Open discussion Special address: Mr. Tariq SHAFIQ, Managing Director, Petrolog & Associates Session 3: Iraq's oil and gas supply — managing the development of a huge resource Chair: Mr. Tariq SHAFIQ, Managing Director, Petrolog & Associates Dr. Ali AL - MASHAT, Advisor, Prime Minister's Advisory Commission, Iraq Ms. Ruba HUSARI, Managing Director, Iraq Insight Open discussion Session 4: Iraq and international markets — impacts on regional and global balances Chair: H.E. Thamir GHADHBAN, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Advisory Commission, Iraq Introductory interventions: Dr. Mussab AL - DUJAYLI, former Director General, State Oil Marketing Organisation Mr. Jonathan ELKIND, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Energy of the United States Ms. Coby VAN DER LINDE, Director of the Energy Programme, Clingendael Institute, the Netherlands Open discussion Session 5: Summary and conclusions Co-Chairs: H.E. Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to France and H.E. Nick Bridge, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the OECD Tour de table with recommendations for key topics and areas of study for consideration in the WEO - 2012 Concluding remarks by Dr. Fatih BIROL, Chief Economist, IEA

How your company can focus limited resources on key areas to create positive environmental and economic result

Calculating this economic value may be key to keeping these areas protected or establishing new ones, and to help compare the long - term value of protected areas to extractive industries like logging, mining or drilling for oil.

Rachel Kent, global head of financial institutions practice, Hogan Lovells, said the key concern for financial institutions is passporting, which allows firms authorised in the UK to operate in the European Economic Area, and vice versa.

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities also has an annotated bibliography of literature written between 1985 (the year Canada's constitutional equality rights came into force) and 2009 addressing themes such as: disability and equality rights, social and economic rights, and key topical areas such as income assistance, employment, housing, health care, and education, among others: Council of Canadians with Disabilities, Canadian Legal Literature Addressing Social and Economic Rights of People with Disabilities: An Annotated Bibliography (May 2009): online, Council of Canadians with Disabilities http://www.ccdonline.ca/media/socialpolicy/CURA-annotated-bliography-sept2-2economic rights, and key topical areas such as income assistance, employment, housing, health care, and education, among others: Council of Canadians with Disabilities, Canadian Legal Literature Addressing Social and Economic Rights of People with Disabilities: An Annotated Bibliography (May 2009): online, Council of Canadians with Disabilities http://www.ccdonline.ca/media/socialpolicy/CURA-annotated-bliography-sept2-2Economic Rights of People with Disabilities: An Annotated Bibliography (May 2009): online, Council of Canadians with Disabilities http://www.ccdonline.ca/media/socialpolicy/CURA-annotated-bliography-sept2-2010.pdf.

The report card grades BC's progress in nine key areas in women's rights, including access to justice, economic security, affordable housing and childcare, and safety, the foundations of a society in which everyone can participate equally regardless of their gender.

On December 6th, 2017, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, West Coast LEAF issued our 9th annual CEDAW Report Card, assessing BC's progress in nine key areas impacting women's human rights, including access to justice, economic Read More

The Report Card grades BC's progress in nine key areas in women's rights, including access to justice, economic security, affordable housing and child care, and women's health and safety.

As the 20th largest metropolitan area in the U.S., Baltimore serves as the key economic center for the state of Maryland.

At the national level, the project develops and distributes reports on key areas of well - being, including the annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which uses the best available data to measure the educational, social, economic, and physical well - being of children state by state.

The site is now organized around Montana KIDS COUNT's six key topic areas of Demographics; Education; Health; Family & Community; Economic Wellbeing; and Safety & Risk Behaviors.

Nevertheless NTRBs repeatedly raised some key issues that must be reappraised in order to direct native title to the economic and social development of the traditional owner groups in their areas.

With climate change a key discussion area at the upcoming United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, WALFA is an example of an Indigenous - led project delivering positive outcomes across a «quadruple bottom line»: it has environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits.

As well as being responsible for formulating, administering and monitoring the effectiveness of programs to individuals, councils and community organisations in key development areas (such as economic, employment and training, housing and environmental, social and cultural, policy co-ordination), the TSRA is the regional representative body for native title and land and sea management.

[t] he government came to office with a firm commitment to address the unacceptable level of disadvantage suffered by Australia's Indigenous people, particularly in the key socio - economic areas of health, housing education and employment»; [27]

As part of the broader structural engagement between Indigenous land and sea management groups and governments, emissions» trading is identified as a key area of interest in the area of Indigenous economic development.

In June, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book — an annual ranking of states on 16 key indicators of child well - being in the areas of Economic Well - being, Education, Health, and Family and Community.