Sentences with phrase «major economic sectors»

The National Network of Business and Industry Associations, which represents employers from major economic sectors, has created a roadmap for employers, potential employees, and educators that identifies fundamental skills for employability.

Now, the major economic sectors presently include transportation, resource extraction, tourism, state and federal government work, military, and corporate headquarters.

Both lumber and agriculture are major economic sectors.

And increasing temperatures and shifting weather patterns threaten major economic sectors, such as agriculture, tourism and energy supply.

Africa's major economic sectors are vulnerable to current climate sensitivity, with huge economic impacts, and this vulnerability is exacerbated by existing developmental challenges such as endemic poverty, complex governance and institutional dimensions; limited access to capital, including markets, infrastructure and technology; ecosystem degradation; and complex disasters and conflicts.

Abstract: Tourism is a major economic sector internationally, and areas protected natural are space where this activity is practiced.

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But at a time when the public sector has made a major resurgence in the global economy in the wake of the economic collapse, Barton feels McKinsey is still «looking through a keyhole» at public - sector issues.

Since 1995, budget planning has been based on the average of the private sector economic forecasts for a few selective major aggregate.

In the forestry sector, warmer winter temperatures linked to climate change is the major factor contributing to the outbreak of the mountain pine beetle in Western Canada, which had reduced the economic value of over 18 million hectares of Canadian forest by 2012.

«Now that the energy sector is no longer a major economic driver, a healthy housing sector is even more essential,» the organization's chief economist, Will Dunning, warned in a statement.

If HMF is becoming a major economic force in the Alberta energy sector, it would certainly have an impact on the economics of the other Alberta CCS projects.

The Mayor is to be commended for organizing public and private sector leadership in an all - out effort to secure this major economic development opportunity.

The SEC should be commended for its work on moving forward with releasing the regulations that will govern a major growing sector of economic activity.

The Department of Finance's detailed economic forecasts should be used to prepare the fiscal forecasts, rather than using the average of private sector forecasts for a selected number of major aggregate.

The food and agribusiness sector is a vital contributor to the Australian economy and a major driver of economic activity, employment and prosperity for many parts of rural and regional Australia.8

And that is why the major sectors of the economy even by the provisions of the constitution under section 16 of the 1999 constitution on the economic objectives of government, certain things are made clear there» Government shall manage the major sectors of the economy.»

Seth Tekper cited major economic policy decisions including specific investments in the power sector which he said prevented the country from sliding into a recession.

He held that the company's performance this year was impacted by two major factors of tough economic challenges around consumer spending, which according to him driving consumer preferences towards value brands across the sector as well as the effects of FX policy and Naira devaluation.

«The EPSERP will have a major positive impact on the private sector through the substantial reduction in the cost of doing business for all economic sectors, particularly in the formal and informal manufacturing and service activities which are seriously constrained by the power supply gaps.

The Governor, during the symbolic presentation of N20million cheques to beneficiaries at the Banquet hall, Ilorin said his administration has prioritized the informal sector as a major driver of economic activities.

The Chief explained that, project is being anticipated to lure the private sector that would bring major developmental projects the District and the entire Kwahu traditional area, with particular emphasis on the poor road network and economic boost.

Making Nigeria the investor destination of choice is the major issue as public and private sector leaders from around the world gather in Abuja today to kick - off the 17th Nigerian Economic Summit.

All the productive sectors are referred to as economic sector, and they will be a major bloc as a subcommittee of parliament, and they coordinate the activities of the economic sectors of his cabinet, as it may be, and he wanted me to bring my experience as a [former] minister of finance, as somebody who has done a similar job in Uganda, as somebody who has done a similar job in Liberia, to bear on his government; so I'm playing a coordinated role for the economic sector as it were.»

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 majEconomic Affairs in 2011 to bolster innovation in nine key economic areas — including water, food, and logistics — in which the corporate world plays a majeconomic areas — including water, food, and logistics — in which the corporate world plays a major role.

Hawaii's astronomy sector generated a statewide economic impact of $ 168 million in 2012, and the Big Island was the major beneficiary, researchers at the University of Hawaii Economic Reseconomic impact of $ 168 million in 2012, and the Big Island was the major beneficiary, researchers at the University of Hawaii Economic ResEconomic Research...

With the current economic challenges, particularly in the public sector, the drive for efficiency is all - important and the performance of the FM / estates bursar function has and will continue to make a major contribution.

The education, skills and learning sectors must adapt and refocus to the major economic, ecosystem and social challenges of this century and demonstrate to young people the links between their skills and talents, their future jobs and careers, and the environmental challenges of the 21st century.

An accompanying report to be published in November from the UNFCCC secretariat — «Climate Action Now» a Summary for Policymakers — will underline the enormous emission reduction potential and multiple economic benefits possible from best practise climate policies across major sectors from energy to transport, from buildings to forests.

After all, the concerns that handed former governor Arnold Schwarzeneggar's first major defeat — the slew of propositions that would have addressed pension reform, budget reform, teacher tenure rules and other issues that would have kept our state on an even economic keel — were thrown asunder by the public sector unions who now OWN this state.

Hosted by the California Workforce Association, this dynamic conference offers a framework for workforce, economic development, education and business and industry to collaboratively support regional economies and identify workforce development initiatives and strategies that address critical issues facing California's major regional industry sectors.

Despite significant improvements in some countries and sectors, the global debt problem persists, posing a major risk to future economic growth.

a) «The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing» (2004)-- can't recommend this enough, one of the very few books which offers investing valuation & metrics, economic moats, and a guided tour of the major market sectors (detailing unique dynamics / jargon, metrics & valuation approaches for each).

«While we have seen some growth in the youth sector over the past few years - with young people looking to escape the difficult economic situations, particularly in Europe - these visitors have significantly changed the way they travel and now are more likely to stay in major cities and work rather than travel around Australia engaging with tourism product.

«The Global Economic Impact of Muslim Tourism report by Salam Standard reveals the Muslim travel sector is a major contributor to global GDP, generating millions of jobs in the tourism, travel and hospitality industry worldwide, and the UAE is one of the top international countries leading the development and promotion of Muslim - friendly tourism infrastructure,» said.

The reasons can be broken down into two major sectors: socio - economic and emotional:

Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $ 2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for more than three - quarters of private - sector research and development.

What is demanded now is a major, coordinated national project to regain our economic competitiveness in strategic sectors while permanently correcting the imbalances that led to the Great Recession.

The first of the TAR chapters (Chapter 7) was largely devoted to impact issues for human settlements, concluding that settlements are vulnerable to effects of climate change in three major ways: through economic sectors affected by changes in input resource productivity or market demands for goods and services, through impacts on certain physical infrastructures, and through impacts of weather and extreme events on the health of populations.

Energy is the input in which modern society depends the most for life standard maintenance besides economic and social activities, however, it is also one of the major sources of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, especially the electric sector, due to a world energy matrix concentrated on oil and coal resources.

In fact, my career in law has coincided with major developments in commercial laws that India has seen, be it economic liberalisation in 1991; introduction of Foreign Exchange Management Act in 1999; industrial delicensing; de-regulation of the industrial sector; public sector policy; abolition of MRTP Act; introduction of the new Companies Act in 2013; the passage of Real Estate Regulation Act 2016, and more.

The Authority claimed that Iceland had violated the transposed Directive and thus EEA law in the aftermath of its major economic crisis and collapse of the banking sector in 2008, by failing to ensure that British and Dutch depositors using the famous «Icesave» accounts offered by Icelandic banks received the minimum amount of compensation set out in Article 7 (1) of the Directive.

The analysis is also intended to assist the public in understanding the general economic ramifications of a regulation, both in the aggregate as well as the major policy areas of a regulation and how they are likely to affect the major industries or sectors of the economy covered by it.

Being at the cutting edge of major economic developments, having real responsibility, and healthy remuneration are all things that attract grads to this hugely competitive sector.

Unless you are the Chairperson of the Federal Reserve, or in a similarly major position of power in the economic sector, it's unlikely that you'll be able to sway how much leeway companies will have to bring on new talent and fill existing openings.

Chicago, IL About Blog National Able Network provide services to businesses in all major sectors and help job seekers of all ages, skills and income levels achieve economic self - sufficiency.

Even with economic uncertainty, the technology sector remains a steady source of job growth; the New York Times reports that e-commerce jobs alone account for a major boom in employment as innovative, technology - disruptive companies develop, sell, and implement new e-commerce technology solutions.

From the workshops and from NIYMA's other work in the youth and Indigenous sectors, three major issues arose generally in addition to «traditional» socio - economic issues raised such as health, education, employment, drug and alcohol abuse.

Major companies with a vested interest in the economic growth of a community or industry sector are also getting involved in helping entrepreneurs grow their companies by partnering with start - up accelerators to create incubators in free or discounted spaces.

The outlook for all of the major commercial real estate sectors is slightly improving despite disappointing economic growth during the first quarter of 2014.

Major commercial real estate sectors continue to improve, albeit slowly, with gradual economic improvement and job creation driving absorption of space, according to the National Association of Realtors ® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.