Sentences with phrase «most international efforts»

In the last decades most international efforts have focused on distributing food to vulnerable populations; with very little support dedicated to strengthening the ability of small holder farming to adequately feed their local communities.

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Speaking at Fortune «s Most Powerful Women International Summit in London, Gavet, whose company owns travel sites such as Priceline.com, Kayak.com and booking.com, said the European Union's effort to create its much - touted «single digital market» is «the biggest question for tech startups here in Europe.»

While most of his proposals — «to abandon the gold standard, let international exchange rates float, use federal surpluses and deficits as macroeconomic policy tools that could counter cyclical trends, and establish bureaus of economic statistics (including a consumer price index) in order to facilitate this effort» — are now conventional practice, his critique of fractional - reserve banking still «remains outside the bounds of conventional wisdom» although a recent paper by the IMF reinvigorated his proposals.

Over the last five years, the organization has worked with some of the most well - known international relief efforts, such as Medic Mobile and Save the Children, helping them to add Bitcoin to their donation streams and running fundraising campaigns aimed at people in the Bitcoin community.

The group's vice president for international economic affairs, Linda Menghetti Dempsey, told a congressional subcommittee in April that such an effort would be «at once both a radical idea and, in our estimation, the most pragmatic and effective way forward» on trade with China.

As he makes clear, for the most part those dealings were ham «fisted, especially when it came to Washington's efforts to establish abortion as a «human right» in international law.

Our efforts have been rewarded with international recognition, most notably winning the 2007 Bottled Water World Design Awards for Best Sustainability Initiative, presented at the Global Bottled Water Congress.

The collision of white often made it difficult for judges to keep score when the action was fast, but a few national governing bodies — most adamantly that of Japan, which claimed (among other arguments) that white was a symbol of purity vital to the sport — resisted efforts to allow other colors in the international arena.

Werner has also cemented his place in the German international team with some sublime efforts for his country, and is swiftly becoming one of the most wanted players in the world.

players like Ozil always present the fans with a bit of a conundrum, especially when times are tough... if you look around the sporting world every once in awhile there emerges a player with incredible skill, like Ozil, Matt Sundin or even Jay Cutler, who have a different way about themselves... their movement seemed almost too lackadaisical, so much so that it seemed to suggest indifference or even disinterest on the part of the player... their posture always appears somewhat mopey and they generally have an unflattering «sour puss» expression on their face... for some their above average skills are enough to keep them squarely in the mix, as their respective teams try desperately to find a way to get the best out of them visa vie player acquisitions or the reworking of tactics... when things go according to planned the fans usually find a way to accept their unique disposition, whereas when things go awry they become easy targets for fans and pundits alike... in the case of Ozil and Sundin, their successes on the international stage and / or with their former teams led many to conclude that if we surrounded such talented individuals with players that have those skills that would most likely bring the best of these players success would surely follow... unfortunately both the Maple Leafs and our club chose to adopt half - measures, as each were being run by corporations who valued profitability over providing the best possible product on the field... for them, they cared more about shirt sales and season tickets than doing whatever was necessary... this isn't, by any stretch, an attempt to absolve Ozil of any responsibility for his failures on the pitch... there is no doubt oftentimes his efforts were underwhelming, to say the least, but this club has been inept when it comes to providing this prolific passer with the kind of players necessary for him to flourish... with our poor man's version of Benzema up front, the headless chickens in Walcott, the younger Ox and Welbeck occupying wide positions far too often and the fact that Carzola, who provided Ozil with great service and more freedom to roam, was never truly replaced, the only real skilled outlet on the pitch was Sanchez... remember to be considered a world - class set - up man goals need to be scored and for much of his time here he has been surrounded by some incredibly inept finishers... in the end, I'm not sure how long he will be in North London, recent sentiments and his present contract situation seem to suggest that he will depart at season's end, but how tragic would it be if once again we didn't put our best foot forward and failed to make those moves that could have brought championship football back to our once beloved club... so when you think about this uniquely skilled player don't be so quick to shift all the blame on his shoulders because he will not be the first or the last highly skilled player to find disappointment at the Emirates if we don't rid the club of those individuals that are truly to blame for our current woes

Hundreds of local parents and babies will join the international effort to set a Guinness World Record ™ for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously.

I think you are at your most expansive and brilliant when you try to reconcile the Nation with the fundamentally international socialism I am not sure you will ever succeed but the effort is always worth reading.

Mr Brown said that together the British and American governments would lead international efforts to tackle the most serious threats to global stability and prosperity.

Most efforts are based on trial and error and have yet to receive enough institutional funding from the government or international sponsors.

«International effort announced to try to save the world's most endangered marine mammal: Fewer than 60 vaquita porpoises remain.»

Now an international team is embarking on the most intense effort ever to make it happen.

The cells have contributed to more than 60,000 research papers, the development of a polio vaccine in the 1950s and, most recently, an international effort to characterize the genome, known as ENCODE.

Most of the needed policies will occur within countries, but some cooperative international efforts will be essential as well, such as new schemes to share technology or fund transitions to less carbon - intensive fuels.

The 1000 Genomes Project, established in 2008, is an international research effort to establish the most detailed catalog of human genetic variation.

To reduce these risks, Williams et al. urge the international community to support capacity - building efforts in the most economically vulnerable countries.

Ahead you of are 8 days of intensive work at ALMA, arguably the most important ground - based astronomical observatory in the world, given that it is an international effort of peaceful cooperation among more than 20 nations to understand our place in the cosmos.

Mr. Dyke most recently served as vice president for sales at NAC International, where he drove the company's business development and international sInternational, where he drove the company's business development and international sinternational sales efforts.

At least three major scientific efforts were conceived and initiated during Collins» tenure at NHGRI: the Human Genome Project (HGP), the International Haplotype Map Project (HapMap), and most recently, the 1,000 Genomes Project (TGP).

Mr Ong has held various leadership roles within Match.com's International business, primarily in the areas of product and technology, and most recently has led Match.com's effort to transition its European business to Meetic in connection with its sale last year.

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Following a debut at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, and a forthcoming slot at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, an international trailer for Paul Haggis» most recent directorial effort Third PersonInternational Film Festival, and a forthcoming slot at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, an international trailer for Paul Haggis» most recent directorial effort Third Personinternational trailer for Paul Haggis» most recent directorial effort Third Person has arrived.

Second, there is growing international interest in, and demand for, the assessment of a broader range of skills and attributes than those addressed in most current assessment efforts.

For many years the Subaru Technica International team has been the only factory backed racing effort to compete in Japan's most prestigious form of motorsport when it would team up with the aftermarket parts manufacturer Cusco to campaign an entry into what used to be called the Japanese Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC.

But being a self - published author tops the list, more difficult than it was learning architecture and going on to design dozens of large custom homes, or operating a construction company that specialized in the absolutely highest end for the most demanding people on Earth, or running a successful international import / export firm in dozens of jurisdictions, or making wine with one of the biggest wineries in Argentina... I could go on, but the point is that I've done a few tough things which required a fair amount of effort and mental dexterity, and writing makes them all look like child's play.

Consisting of the Ascend D1, D Quad and D Quad XL, the series represents Huawei's most concerted effort yet to break into the international market.

As a part of our efforts to provide you with the most comprehensive cat healthcare services, we also provide international health certificates that are required when traveling with your cat outside the United States.

As in most hotel restaurants, the food served here is international — in a way to please as many people as possible, and Abaca succeed to make any type of cuisine shiny without effort.

But the most extensive show is expected to be New Photography from China, a joint effort of the International Center of Photography (ICP) and the University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art, organized by ICP curator Christopher Phillips and Wu Hung, professor of Asian art at the University of Chicago and consulting curator to the Smart Museum.

Conceived in collaboration with actor (and art collector) Ben Stiller and his eponymous philanthropic foundation to bolster relief efforts in the earthquake - ravaged Caribbean country — the poorest in the Western Hemisphere — the sale brings together 26 paintings, drawings and sculptures, most of which were made specifically for the auction and donated by 25 international artists, ranging from Neo Rauch and Karin Mamma Andersson to Glenn Ligon and Urs Fischer.

The MoMA team is also working with the participation of over 30 leading international photography scholars and conservators for an eponymous publication that will be the most extensive effort to integrate conservation and curatorial research efforts on photography to date and a forerunner of photography research currently underway at other museums.

Unfortunately, no matter how ambitious or creative such local efforts may be in regions of the world most effected by rising temperatures, it is a global problem that will take an international effort to mitigate.

Through most of this month and the next few days, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is hosting an enormous gathering of environmentalists, diplomats, scientists, indigenous leaders and others trying to break new ground in international efforts to fit human activities and aspirations within the constraints that come with life on a finite planet.

In Issues, a pioneer in geoengineering has laid out the framework for a comprehensive US research plan, saying it should be part of a coherent climate policy agenda that includes vigorous support for climate science, increases efforts to cut emissions, helps the most vulnerable populations to adapt, develops negative emission technologies, and renews a commitment to growing international governance on climate matters.

Since most countries with tropical forests do not have sufficient funds to support these efforts, many rely on international funding from donor countries under the umbrella of REDD + to complement their own investments.

This delicate balance means that most targets are likely to echo domestic efforts, while providing an international impetus to make them as ambitious as possible, in order to ensure a «fair» deal.

The most recent international effort to assess links between global warming and human activities, completed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change this year, relied mainly on European models.

Last year's promises are part of the efforts to amend the Montreal Protocol, considered the world's most successful international environmental treaty, which was established to phase out of ozone depleting substances (OSDs).

Its effects may not be fully realized for some time (or may be interrupted), but the signs point to a significant shift: the incorporation of forest and soil restoration into the climate and development strategies of most countries, the enshrinement of the land sector's key role in the international climate agreement, the first fruits of coordinated research efforts aimed at integrating climate goals into land management, and the availability of large - scale financial investments to fuel the climate - related benefits of better land management.

The summit gave mayors, governors, premiers, and commissioners from Canada to Brazil a forum to link these regional efforts — the official term is «infra - national» — in an international system that enables cities, states, and others to learn from each other, share resources, set joint goals, and — most importantly — work together to amplify the impact each is making.

Though efforts to facilitate speedy redressal of disputes are underway — the most recent being establishment of special commercial courts to settle high - stake commercial disputes as well as constitution of the National Company Law Tribunal and its appellate body — I encourage parties to have in place a strong mechanism for international commercial arbitration, at the outset.

Thanks to local and international efforts, including in the most criti - cal hotspots, we were able The European Commission is delivering on its pledge to ensure that the EU's common EU list of non-co - operative tax jurisdictions is backed up by effective countermeasures.

2017 was the most challenging year yet for the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots due to the faltering effort to advance international deliberations over «lethal autonomous weapons systems» aka fully autonomous weapons or killer robots.

While the Mi A1 is by no means Xiaomi's most powerful or greatest overall smartphone, the 5.5 - inch mid-ranger's launch back in September represented a big milestone in the Chinese OEM's international evolution and Western expansion efforts.

Finally, the Special Rapporteur is strongly convinced that the process of negotiation and seeking consent inherent in treaty - making (in the broadest sense) is the most suitable way not only of securing an effective indigenous contribution to any effort towards the eventual recognition or restitution of their rights and freedoms, but also of establishing much needed practical mechanisms to facilitate the realization and implementation of their ancestral rights and those enshrined in national and international texts.

This policy, combined with Trump's proposal to eliminate all funding for international family planning programs and UNFPA, leaves the the world's most vulnerable women to suffer and undermines years of efforts to improve women's health worldwide.