Sentences with phrase «policy measures aimed»

«In light of recent policy measures aimed at the housing sector at both the provincial and national levels, it may be time for a pause to assess the impacts of these already announced policy decisions.»

«Because housing market balance varies by location, federal or provincial policy measures aimed at cooling demand in Toronto risk destabilizing housing markets elsewhere.»

In line with the growing socio - economic and political significance of immigration, Europe has seen a wide range of policy measures aiming at either halting migrants from reaching Europe or deterring them from settling in their preferred countries of destination (Gibney 2004).

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The debt problem called for new «monetary policy measures — we call them «non standard» decisions, strictly separated from the «standard» decisions, and aimed at restoring a better transmission of our monetary policy in these abnormal market conditions.»

The stronger data increased the likelihood China would achieve its 2016 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.5 % — 7.0 % and underlined the impact of policy measures implemented earlier in the year, aimed at stimulating the Chinese economy.

Alignment of government policy is particularly crucial, as inconsistency between government policies inhibits investment and raises the cost of capital.235 Once the overall strategic direction is set, a range of methods and instruments are available to mainstream climate at the project level.236 This needs to happen at the technical assessment stage, where technological and process options and alternatives are considered that will achieve the project aim; at the economic assessment stage, which involves measuring net impacts of the project on welfare; and at the financial assessment stage, where costs and revenues of the project are assessed.237

Hence almost every nation in the world aims to increase per capita GNP or GDP, and the success of the global economy, and of the institutions and policies that promote it, is measured in this way.

The report shows a sort of tortured desire for some kind of good, some kind of affirmation of human dignity: Wonderfully, it calls on Member States to «implement policies and measures aimed at preventing people from having abortions for social or economic reasons and providing support to mothers and couples in difficulty.»

A government may introduce new policies and new measures, but they are aimed at the reformation of an already existing order of things.

(1) to protect and promote breastfeeding, as an essential component of their overall food and nutrition policies and programmes on behalf of women and children, so as to enable all infants to be exclusively breastfed during the first four to six months of life; (2) to promote breastfeeding, with due attention to the nutritional and emotional needs of mothers; (3) to continue monitoring breastfeeding patterns, including traditional attitudes and practices in this regard; (4) to enforce existing, or adopt new, maternity protection legislation or other suitable measures that will promote and facilitate breastfeeding among working women; (5) to draw the attention of all who are concerned with planning and providing maternity services to the universal principles affirmed in the joint WHO / UNICEF statement (note 2) on breastfeeding and maternity services that was issued in 1989; (6) to ensure that the principles and aim of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and the recommendations contained in resolution WHA39.28 are given full expression in national health and nutritional policy and action, in cooperation with professional associations, womens organizations, consumer and other nongovermental groups, and the food industry; (7) to ensure that families make the most appropriate choice with regard to infant feeding, and that the health system provides the necessary support;

Finally, we urge the Akufo Addo government to ensure the completion and full implementation of a number of policy and legislative measures aimed at further protecting the interests of Ghanaian workers.

Every measure should be aimed at re-educating the people of the region and at making the idea of war, intolerance and violence unimaginable and unthinkable as policy choices.

By measuring the words, arguments and deliberation of politicians and policy makers, she aims to gauge the extent to which ideas, interests and institutions shape political behavior.

He disclosed that the committee in line with its mandate has been able to offer veritable advice that has enabled the government take positive measures aimed at moving the state forward, revealing that its area of concentration is how to meaningfully engage more unemployed youths, through innovation and sustainable socio - economic development policies

And DiNapoli notes that state lawmakers had little time to consider changes to the state's education policy — which included measures aimed at new teacher evaluation criteria, changes to teacher tenure and plans to close schools deemed to be struggling or failing.

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to create an enabling environment for businesses and entrench measures and strategies aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency;

economic development Policies aimed at improving the lives of people through changes in their income and quality of life (as measured by improvements in their health, safety, education and more).

If anything, these measures suggest that middle schools are more likely to have policies aimed at improving student achievement.

On October 25, the National Academy of Education (NAEd) released Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Programs: Purposes, Methods, and Policy Options, a report that aims to provide clearer information and direction around evaluation measures and systems in educator preparation.

The survey is one in a series from the Center for Education Policy that aims to measure attitudes toward the Common Core, the controversial new K - 12 math and reading standards now taught in classrooms around the country.

Emmanuel: With all of this, the original idea was that these measures would only be needed temporarily, but that was assuming policies would work in concert — that policies aimed at reducing housing segregation would have worked, and we wouldn't see that black and Hispanic students are still much more likely to attend high poverty schools than their white peers.

The quality, fairness, and reliability of teacher effectiveness measures will make or break any policy aimed at identifying and rewarding highly effective teachers, exiting low performers, and preparing and supporting new teachers or those struggling somewhere in the middle.

Cooper Union Agrees to Board Restructuring, Financial Monitoring, and Transparency Measures; New Committee Will Develop Plan Aimed At Returning School To Its Traditional Free - Tuition Policy; Court Still Must Approve The Plan

This programme aims to introduce green growth as a solution for addressing the development challenges facing countries in Asia and the Pacific; to familiarize participants with appropriate assessment tools to measure emerging environmental / economic / social issues in the region; to assist with the integration of green growth concepts into socio - economic policy planning.

The first module aims to familiarise participants with policy measures to support cost - effective, sustainable construction plans, emphasising the environmentally - efficient delivery of services and the regeneration of natural habitat.

This flyer highlights that migration policies and measures to address displacement need to be part of adaptation strategies, and briefly presents key UN system's activities aimed at making vulnerable people, places and sectors more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

This analytical report aims to help policymakers and their advisors wishing to initiate or develop policies promoting energy efficiency in buildings to assess the most efficient mix of policy measures for a given environment as well as to design new initiatives.

The document is divided into four chapters: chapters 1 and 2 are aimed at policy makers with information on why and how to invest in measures that strengthen the understanding of urban risk.

It aims to: explain major policy measures including general environmental strategy towards a green growth and skills development strategy; discuss the green structural change and its impact on the labour market and outline the plans that Korea has put in place for skills response; present case studies that show actual examples of skills response to green economy in various sectors; and discuss the current approach and suggest policy recommendations.

This workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of policy makers, transport planners and transport infrastructure managers in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to understand climate change impacts on coastal transport infrastructure and take appropriate adaptation response measures.

The measure asked Exxon potential risks of «technology changes and from climate change policies such as the 2015 accord aiming to keep average global temperature increases below 2 degrees Celsius,» Reuters reported in May.

``... aims to provide the Secretary of State with independent, impartial and authoritative advice on policies, programmes and measures, to improve Government understanding of the obstacles and opportunities for the development and deployment of renewable technologies in the UK»

This analytical report analyses the gender dimension of climate change and the policies enacted to mitigate and adapt to its impacts with the aim of developing gender sensitive approaches with regards to mitigation measures, adaptation projects and national regimes.

Patrick Michaels helped The Advancement of Sound Science Coalition develop a set of «five guiding scientific principles» aimed at «offering federal and state government a yardstick against which to measure science in public policy.»

In November 2011, the State Council approved a package of policies and measures aimed at meeting the energy and carbon targets included in the 12th Five ‐ Year Plan.

The Estonian climate and energy policy goals have been aiming for low - carbon economy since regaining independence in 1991, but until today these goals have not been achieved due to insufficient application of the relevant policy measures.

However, a closer look by the Commission already revealed that the mentioned provisions addressed mainly the EU and its institutions (e.g. the Aarhus Convention or the latter's implementing regulation) rather than the Member States, or dealt with EU competences in abstracto (e.g. Article 4 (2) e TFEU) or the aims and measures of EU environmental policy (Article 191 TFEU).

«The Court emphasized that respect for the conditions of «living together» was a legitimate aim for the measure at issue and that, particularly as the State had a lot of room for manoeuvre («a wide margin of appreciation») as regards this general policy question on which there were significant differences of opinion, the ban imposed by the Law of 11 October 2010 did not breach the Convention.»

The introduction of deferred prosecution agreements in Singapore and the proposals for such a measure in Australia are aimed at encouraging self - reporting of wrongdoing and guiding internal policies and best practice.

The policy has now gone into full effect and aims to ensure that these effective measures prevent the wild spread money laundering and terrorist financing risks that are «feared» by governments in cryptocurrency trade.

Coding Specialist • Handle development of new coding policies and procedures • Ensure accuracy of coded services and make sure that they are complete • Manage accurate and timely ICD - 9 and CPT code selection in accordance to services performed • Handle reviewing duties aimed at claims accuracy and coding compliance • Ensure that patient statements are properly reviewed • Assist in processing payments from insurance companies • Handle organization of patient charts and follow upon claims • Investigate reasons for rejected claims and handle paperwork for refilling claims • Assist in investigating insurance frauds and take appropriate measures to report them

• Track record of success developing and implementing loss prevention strategies to suit a wide variety of incident complexity • Demonstrated ability to detect deficiencies resulted in loss and implement corrective measures • Well versed in detecting unusual incidents and perform investigative measures to ensure prevention of possible loss • Special talent for safely apprehending and detaining suspected shoplifters and performing rites rituals • Proven record of using surveillance and radio equipment to assist in handling loss prevention and investigative duties • Clear thinking, aimed at exercising good judgement when tailing suspicious persons or investigating doubtful situations • Strong observation and critical thinking skills aimed at analyzing potentially detrimental situations • Demonstrated ability to sense suspicious behavior and actions and handle adverse situations in an authoritative manner • Able to react non-emotionally during times of extreme duress with a great ability to stay focused on the job • Exceptional ability to conduct bag checks and tagging duties in accordance to company policies and procedures

Correct reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is essential to measure the effectiveness of policies and programmes aimed at reducing the health disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The second is the provision of special measures aimed at facilitating the advancement of certain racial groups who historically have been disadvantaged by past discriminatory policies.

Although there are policies in Wales that aim to address violence, including the recent «Framework for Managing the Night - Time Economy in Wales», 54 the Well - being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, 55 which provisionally includes a national indicator around «feeling safe in the community», and the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act (2015), 56 more can be done to address key risk factors through other measures, including policy.1 Violence is strongly linked to social determinants such as unemployment; income and gender inequality; limited educational opportunities; and cultural, social and gender norms.1 Any comprehensive violence prevention strategy must recognise the influence of such factors and identify ways to mitigate or protect against risks.