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1106 - FCO - Minister Mark Simmonds speaks about the upcoming Somalia Conference and opportunities for economic development in this online video.

«I think that there is plenty of opportunity for economic development in the Syracuse and Central New York area, too, so I don't feel jealous about announcements for Buffalo or other places,» Miner said.

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Chinese and Canadian officials meeting at a seminar on asset management and economic development in the central and western regions of China, feel that the Chinese government's preferential policies for the introduction of foreign investment in the region, along with an abundance of natural resources and the booming infrastructure development, offer opportunities for economic cooperation between...

If done right, Canadian mines would be well - positioned to sell their products to an increasingly discerning clean energy marketplace, creating opportunities for economic development and revitalization in communities across Canada.

• An economic opportunity «transferable corporate tax credit equal to the value of the cost for all soft and hard costs associated with the acquisition, relocation, and development of any new or refurbished building in the City of Camden up to $ 350 million.»

That's how an economic development official in Tucson, Ariz., the governor of Delaware and the mayor of Detroit, respectively, are vying for position in a crowded race to attract Amazon's second headquarters in what one site selection consultant describes as a «once in a generation opportunity.»

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 stores aim to boost local economic development through the creation of new jobs and by partnering with women - and minority - owned businesses and local nonprofits to provide job skills training opportunities for youth in the community.

There he says, one, that the shift from the concept of «the State's role as providers of equal opportunities to every citizen» to that of providing education, health and other social services «to those who can afford to pay» is a U-turn in public policy which «has been made surreptitiously by administrative action without public discussion and legislative sanction»; two, that the total commercialization of social sectors is «alien even to free market societies»; and three, that «the ready acceptance of self - financing concept in social sectors alien even to free - market societies is the end result of gradual disenchantment with the Kerala Model of Development», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation as calling for a choice between social development and econoDevelopment», which has been emphasizing the social dimension rather than the economic, but that it is quite false to present the situation as calling for a choice between social development and econodevelopment and economic growth.

«Landscape is so prevalent in our everyday, regular lives that it's become invisible: something we all walk on top of, live within, and take from — and yet our culture seems to have no concept or appreciation for the value of the land, save for the economic pricing of development and the business opportunities in real estate.

«In partnership with 2020, there is also an opportunity to expand MLCV's printing services through Sweetgrass Media, its commercial print shop that opened in 2013,» added Jeff Castillo, director of investments and economic development for MLCIn partnership with 2020, there is also an opportunity to expand MLCV's printing services through Sweetgrass Media, its commercial print shop that opened in 2013,» added Jeff Castillo, director of investments and economic development for MLCin 2013,» added Jeff Castillo, director of investments and economic development for MLCV.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana believes in the principles that democratic societies provide individuals with the best conditions for political liberty, personal freedom, equality of opportunity and economic development under the rule of law; and therefore being committed to advancing the social and political values on which democratic societies are founded, including the basic personal freedoms and human rights, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; in particular, the right of free speech, organization, assembly and non-violent dissent; the right to free elections and the freedom to organize effective parliamentary opposition to government; the right to a free and independent media; the right to religious belief; equality before the law; and individual opportunity and prosperity.

http://ghanapoliticsonline.com «Presidents create opportunities for people to make money and he [Mahama] says he is laying the social and economic structures in this country; my [Mahama] first term of office was dedicated to laying down the social and economic infrastructure and that is in tandem with development paradigms everywhere,» he explained.

We must come together in a new partnership with our faith - based institutions, civil society, businesses and government to create a powerful locomotive for transformation so that our President's coordinated program of economic and social development policies will create «an optimistic, self - confident and prosperous nation through the creative exploitation of our human and natural resources and operating within a democratic, open and fair society in which mutual trust and economic opportunities exist for all.»

Mr. Speaker, the 2018 - 2021 Budget is informed by the President's Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel growth and create employment opportunies, especially for the youth.In this regard, Government's policy objectives for the medium term will aim at: • Stabilizing the economy and setting it on a path of sustained, diversified and resilient growth; • Optimizing the key sources of growth in the economy on sustainable basis; • Enhancing a competitive and enabling business environment for private sector - led growth; • Formalizing the informal sector; • Building a strong and resilient economy able to withstand internal and external shocks; • Promoting agro-industrial enterprises as the basis for the «One District, One Factory» initiative; and • Creating entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, especially for the youth.

Also at 10 a.m., the state Senate Republicans unveil a 2018 «Jobs and Opportunity Agenda» that would provide significant tax cuts for businesses, cut red tape, reduce regulatory burdens, invest in workforce development, and strengthen New York's economic development programs, Room 124, state Capitol, State Street, Albany.

Today's sweeping indictments by federal and state prosecutors resoundingly confirm that the state's use of non-profits and SUNY to award billions in state economic development contracts has created huge and systemic opportunities for corruption.

Close to $ 2 Billion in public funds in play Today's sweeping indictments by federal and state prosecutors resoundingly confirm that the state's use of non-profits and SUNY to award billions in state economic development contracts has created huge and systemic opportunities for corruption.

As Cuomo's point person for economic development in the region, Sam Hoyt is charged with growing private sector job opportunities throughout Western New York.

«We formed a collaborative group that includes the seven counties of the Mohawk Valley, so that we have over 1 million people in terms of population,» said Andrew Fish, senior vice president of business development for Centerstate Corporation for Economic Opportunity.

TCDC promotes economic development initiatives in Tompkins County by offering tax - exempt bonding opportunities to not - for - profit organizations.

Empire State Development President CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «New York State is home to some of the most scenic fishing destinations found across the entire U.S. Through initiatives led by Governor Cuomo, we are increasing opportunities for both residents and travelers to fish in New York's vacation regions and building on the economic impact of tourism, which now exceeds more than $ 100 billion.»

In addition, the Governor announced up to $ 10 million in grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businesseIn addition, the Governor announced up to $ 10 million in grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businessein grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businesses.

«This would have been another transformational opportunity for our city, but with the nearly $ 7 billion in economic development underway, our momentum will not slow down.»

«In the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statemenIn the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statemenin a statement.

This would have been another transformational opportunity for our City, but with the nearly $ 7 billion in economic development underway, our momentum will not slow down.

Industry partners are prepared to invest an additional $ 125 million into the establishment of testing and development centers in the region, according to the Syracuse - based CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity.

Senate President Pro Tempore Malcolm A. Smith said: «This represents a great opportunity for us to create jobs and promote economic development in our State now and well into the future.

Alicia Glen, deputy mayor for housing and economic development, said that she was an intern in college in the administration of the late former Mayor Ed Koch 30 years ago and thus had the opportunity to work on his landmark affordable housing plan that is said to be his biggest achievement — a plan she also worked on under the administrations of former Mayors David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani.

WHEREAS, the mission of the ECEEO Office is to help build an inclusive workforce in an environment that fosters dignity and respect for the individual through best customer practices and focus on the taxpayer, and cultivates business and economic development opportunities for minority and women owned businesses;

The Governor's region - by - region approach finally provides an opportunity to address the different challenges and opportunities in all areas of the North Country, including the Adirondacks, and he is to be applauded for this sea change in how the state will determine and support economic development.

Smyth identified infrastructure improvements, particularly to water systems and quality, providing shovel ready sites for economic development and expanding economic opportunities as important issues in the race to become the county government chief executive.

Jesusegun Alagbe Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has called on the people of the state to partner him in the task of installing an enduring economic legacy that will open up employment opportunities for the youths and engender sustainable development.

But despite being billed as the final opportunity to for the public to offer input on the projects that could receive $ 10 million in state economic development funding, the meeting actually focused on rolling out the tentative list, as selected by the local planning committee.

Similarly to their Westminster counterparts their time in Government has been characterised by bureaucracy and inept leadership, most readily identifiable in their appalling record on health and numerous costly missed opportunities for economic development.

The open innovation initiative in Lombardy is founded in the European Commission's Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3), which include reports on the region's strengths, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

«By opening The City's dark fibre infrastructure to the private and public sector, non-profit companies, and academia, we help enable the development of projects like quantum encryption and create opportunities for further research, innovation and economic growth in Calgary,» said Tyler Andruschak, project manager with Innovation and Collaboration at The City of Calgary.

This revolution in new knowledge about the developing brain and human genome, linked to advances in the behavioral and social sciences, offers new opportunities for more effective strategies to improve outcomes in education, economic development, health, and social welfare.

For example, a trip to study in the Galapagos Islands offers an opportunity to study economic development and conservationism, or the dynamics of environmental ecosystems, or the concept of world heritage.

He was the project manager for the development of the Inter-ED software, a multi-lingual (11 Official Languages) software solution for foundation - phase learners focusing on Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills which provided learners, irrespective of their language and socio - economic background, the opportunity of being taught in their mother tongue during the foundation phase.

Understanding that stand - alone education interventions are not enough, Christopher House utilizes a family - centered approach that engages parents and care givers in the child's healthy development and provides opportunities for sustained economic self - sufficiency for the whole family.

States now have a tremendous opportunity to involve a diverse group of business and community leaders in the development of ambitious goals and metrics for their unique student population and economic environment.

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Sara is a 2016 Stevie Award Winner for «Female Innovator of the Year;» a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum; an American Express Ashoka Emerging Innovator; a Cordes Fellow with the Opportunity Collaboration; a Peace X Peace 2012 Women, Power, & Peace Award Winner (Generation Peace Award); the only U.S. recipient of the Youth Leader Award in the Americas by the Inter-American Development Bank Annual Board of Governors Meeting; an Ashoka Activating Empathy Award Winner; a three - time Beyond Sport Award Finalist; named a «Woman Entrepreneur» by World Resources Institute New Ventures Mexico; a Creative Community Fellow with National Arts Strategies; a StartingBloc Fellow; a Finalist Nominee Social Entrepreneur / Innovator for the Women's Information Network 18th Annual Young Women of Achievement Award; 1 of 3 Artists Transforming the World by the Arts and Healing Network; Global Good Fund Fellow; honored among The Jewish Week NY's «36 Under 36»; and a Susan Schiffer Stautberg Leadership Fellow.

The principal mission of the Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is to secure, through the rule of law, equal justice for all, particularly in the areas of criminal justice, fair housing and community development, economic justice, educational opportunities, and voting rights.

This project will responsibly diversify the tourism product of Maldives to the mid-market segment bringing social and economic development for the region while creating opportunities to invest in tourism to the small and medium businesses.

«The economic development of the African market, supported by the significant number of foreign visitors, large scale urbanisation and the growing disposable income of the one billion people in the domestic market, clearly provides significant opportunities for growth.»

In a recent study on Low and Medium Density Development, Landscape Architects Wes Michaels and Ebru Ozer found that, «Mid-sized resorts offer more opportunities to balance the demands of resort tourism with the environment and the cultural needs of the local population... The environmental savings are also beneficial for the economic vitality of the individual resorts as well as the long term sustainability of the entire region in relationship to tourism.&raquIn a recent study on Low and Medium Density Development, Landscape Architects Wes Michaels and Ebru Ozer found that, «Mid-sized resorts offer more opportunities to balance the demands of resort tourism with the environment and the cultural needs of the local population... The environmental savings are also beneficial for the economic vitality of the individual resorts as well as the long term sustainability of the entire region in relationship to tourism.&raquin relationship to tourism.»

Today's funding trends such as Creative Place - making, made possible through partnership enterprises among foundation, governmental, and financial - sector support, such as ArtPlace America, are concentrated on giving art and artists opportunities in diverse communities yet also require artists and arts organizations to think through an entrepreneurial frame by integrating their initiatives into their community's economic development and community revitalization strategies and having the potential to attract additional private and public support of the community.3 Is this a worthy challenge of contemporary arts insularity or does it discount subversive and against - the - grain art production, made by and for art communities, including that which is made within and by these same diverse communities that are being targeted by new funding initiatives as in need of help in the form of artistic interventions?

When I was in Mongolia for World Environment Day, the topic of how the government would protect the traditional nomadic herder lifestyle while also taking advantage of opportunities for rapid economic development, such as mining and wind and solar power, was a huge focus of conversation.