Sentences with phrase «regional economic communities»

Under his leadership, ECREEE has attained international recognition as a unique regional renewable energy and energy efficiency promotion agency in sub-Saharan Africa, with other regional economic communities such as the EAC and SADC seeking to emulate.

Not exact matches

Housing Market Recovery in the Region» About Regional & Community Outreach at the New York Fed The Federal Reserve Bank of New York regional outreach mission is to promote sustained economic vitality by leveraging the Bank's strengths to benefit the people in the District.

Increasing intraregional Asian trade flows and the development of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will propel regional integration, but the region's ultimate success in fostering connectivity will be highly dependent on its ability to finance and build regional infrastructure and negotiate and ratify more bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs).

Florida's High Tech Corridor spans 23 counties across the state, connected by three research universities, more than 20 local and regional economic development organizations, 14 community and state colleges, 12 regional workforce boards, countless industry groups and the thousands of innovative companies that call this region home.

NEXUS» goal is for its members to achieve higher returns with less risk than typical angel investments by utilizing a model combining the business acumen of NEXUS members with Florida's community resources — including the vast university system and regional economic development programs.

Other economic policies include reducing the regulatory burden for small businesses and northern development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as well as a reorganization of federal regional development strategies.

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Realizing that strong inner - city neighborhoods are crucial to its regional economic and social health, Indianapolis shifted the focus of its redevelopment efforts from downtown to seven inner - city neighborhoods, and implemented a program to train community leaders and pay for neighborhood coordinators.

Build upon existing economic development communities in Chicago and suburban counties and establish a metropolitan - wide agency to coordinate regional initiatives and encourage cooperation, not competition, throughout greater Chicago, as no less than 40 economic development organizations in greater Denver have recently done with considerable success.

The desirability of making the electoral redistribution so as to reflect communities of interest of an economic, social, regional or other kind

Duffy, a former mayor of Rochester, said his job as the chairman of the governor's regional economic councils was that of a «convener» who nonetheless was able to establish contacts with the state's business community.

The multiple standing ovations Duffy received at the Egg Theater underscored his popularity with both Cuomo staffers as well as the state's business community, who he has worked closely with as the chairman of the regional economic development councils.

Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas said, «Governor Cuomo recognizes that regional economic competitiveness and growing communities revolve around providing strategic and innovative investments in transportation infrastructure.

We'll build the resilience of local communities, looking at regional banks and business support to help drive city - led economic growth

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the success of the state's sixth regional sustainability conference, which brought together community development experts, local elected officials and business leaders to share successful economic growth strategies in the Finger Lakes Region.

Central New York's economy continues to lag behind other Upstate New York communities according to an assessment of last year's regional economic trends from last year.

At 10 a.m., Deputy Secretary of State for Economic Opportunity Jorge Montalvo delivers a regional budget briefing, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 Dekalb Ave., the Bronx.

Aubry, a Queens Democrat who chairs the Assembly's Corrections Committee, expressed concern over the lack of information on how, exactly, the regional economic development councils proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo would be awarding cash to communities that lose prisons.

At 7 p.m., Assemblywoman Pat Fahy holds a «community conversation» about 2016 legislative priorities, the Capital Region's recent regional economic development council grant and more, Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

Ghana, President Akufo - Addo stated, has the opportunity to become a regional centre for light manufacturing for a market of some 350 million people in the ECOWAS Community, projected to reach 500 million by 2030, «by weaving together our numerous natural resources, like food produce, bauxite, iron ore, oil and gas, with our talents and energy, to turn our nation into an economic powerhouse in West Africa, generating full employment for our teeming youth.»

In a statement, Cuomo said, «These investments are critical to our transportation system and essential for community growth and regional economic competitiveness.»

Gambian President, Adama Barow has lauded the Economic Community of West African States troops in Gambia, particularly the Nigeria troops for their show of professionalism and regional integration during the peak of Gambian political impasse.

Ghana already allows visa - free travel for citizens of countries belonging to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-- a regional economic bloc consisting of 15 countries including Nigeria, Africa's biggest Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-- a regional economic bloc consisting of 15 countries including Nigeria, Africa's biggest economic bloc consisting of 15 countries including Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy.

Buhari said that the deceased would be remembered not only for his dedicated services to his nation, but also to regional and international organisations including Economic Community of West African States, the Commonwealth and the United Nations.

In the 2011 round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's regional economic development council awards, the Albany Industrial Development Authority was granted $ 5.4 million in low - cost financing, and the Department of Homes and Community Renewal authorized $ 2.4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Brian McMahon, executive director of the New York State Economic Development Council, said the plan «implements an economic development program that encourages regional empowerment and focuses resources on growing New York's innovation economy and helping existing businesses expand,» adding, «This is a solid foundation on which to begin an economic renaissance in communities throughout the stateEconomic Development Council, said the plan «implements an economic development program that encourages regional empowerment and focuses resources on growing New York's innovation economy and helping existing businesses expand,» adding, «This is a solid foundation on which to begin an economic renaissance in communities throughout the stateeconomic development program that encourages regional empowerment and focuses resources on growing New York's innovation economy and helping existing businesses expand,» adding, «This is a solid foundation on which to begin an economic renaissance in communities throughout the stateeconomic renaissance in communities throughout the state.»

Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy, Chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils said, «The past two rounds of the Regional Economic Development Councils have shown what a difference we can make to local economies by listening to regional business and community leaders.

In a study, the share of college graduates — often referred to as human capital — and the quality of life in a community were found to significantly contribute to economic growth, said Stephan Goetz, professor of agricultural and regional economics, Penn State and director of the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development.

In addition to the economic and social development challenges that face individual countries, regional disparities in the capacity for scientific advancement and research and in the quality of education continue to plague the development of a strong, unified research community.

Better application of science and technology, empowerment of local communities in decision making, integrating biodiversity conservation into other key sectors, scenario planning that is sensitive to economic and cultural diversity, private sector partnerships in financing biodiversity protection, as well as better cross-border regional collaboration, are some of the many important approaches the report identifies.

Such offices shall engage in cooperative research, development, and demonstration projects with the academic community, State Climate Offices, Regional Climate Offices, and other users and stakeholders on climate products, technologies, models, and other tools to improve understanding and forecasting of regional and local climate variability and change and the effects on economic activities, natural resources, and water availability, and other effects on communities, to facilitate development of regional and local adaptation plans to respond to climate variability and change, and any other needed research identified by the Under Secretary or the Advisory Committee.

A particular challenge for science is the growing evidence that social - ecological interactions across scales can generate regime shifts where profound and abrupt changes can occur in systems ranging from local ecosystems (such as lakes) to large biomes (such as the Arctic); from local communities (such as farming systems) to regional economic sectors (e.g., global fisheries).

From de Colombian experience, where the regional realities are strongly affected by armed conflict, forced displacement and community deconstruction, the impacts of this methodology has been proven to be multidimensional, transcending the economic character, and empowering participants to be protagonists of their own development model.

The E3 Alliance was formed as a collaborative effort of Austin Community College (ACC), the Austin Area Research Organization (AARO), the University of Texas and others to initiate a regional effort to increase global competitiveness, economic vitality and overall quality of life for Central Texas by aligning our education systems to better fulfill the potential of every citizen.

Additionally, dual enrollment with college courses and engagement with regional employers are helping to advance equity and opportunity for students, families, and the community by promoting student development, growth, and economic self - sufficiency.

Julia Tedesco serves as executive director of Foodlink, the Finger Lakes regional food bank, where she oversees a staff of 88 and leads the organization's transition to an innovative food hub focused on ending hunger, building community health, and fostering economic development.

«What we are seeking here today are lead California industries partnering with school districts, partnering with community colleges and partnering with regional and economic leaders to move forward multi-million dollar applications that will establish pathways that combine academic rigor and career application in the leading growth sectors of our economy,» Senate leader Darrell Steinberg, who championed the Career Pathways grant program through the Legislature, said during a media call.

Although this initiative is being undertaken in parallel to the DOT MPO Coordination Rule, the intent of this initiative is to spark a broader dialogue on the opportunity for expanding regional planning and investments that will ultimately strengthen the economic growth and vitality for citizens in communities across the country.

I am president of the local fisherman's association, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara (CFSB - www.cfsb.info), which integrates regional efforts of fishing communities with the aim of improving the economic and biological sustainability of fisheries.

Subtitle H: Energy and Efficiency Centers and Research -(Sec. 171) Requires the Secretary to implement a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs by: (1) leveraging the expertise and resources of the university and private research communities, industry, venture capital, national laboratories, and other participants in energy innovation to support cross-disciplinary research and development in areas not being served by the private sector in order to develop and transfer innovative clean energy technologies into the marketplace; (2) expanding the knowledge base and human capital necessary to transition to a low - carbon economy; and (3) promoting regional economic development by cultivating clusters of clean energy technology firms, private research organizations, suppliers, and other complementary groups and businesses.

Such offices shall engage in cooperative research, development, and demonstration projects with the academic community, State Climate Offices, Regional Climate Offices, and other users and stakeholders on climate products, technologies, models, and other tools to improve understanding and forecasting of regional and local climate variability and change and the effects on economic activities, natural resources, and water availability, and other effects on communities, to facilitate development of regional and local adaptation plans to respond to climate variability and change, and any other needed research identified by the Under Secretary or the Advisory Committee.

This expansion is projected to increase regional economic activity by $ 870 million per year and would ultimately mean an additional 3,800 jobs in local communities.

Thanks to clean energy policy such as the REITC and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), North Carolina has seen cost - effective clean energy growth result in economic development in local communities, improved regional competitiveness, and increased energy diversity.

We know that community solar brings many positive impacts, more than just clean power and lower electric bills but an enhanced quality of life and regional and statewide economic growth.

Economic Benefits The development of an advanced biofuel industry will help rebuild the local and regional economies devastated as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita by providing: (1) increased value to the feedstock crops which will benefit local farmers and provide more revenue to the local community; (2) increased investments in plants and equipment which will stimulate the local economy by providing construction jobs initially and the chance for full - time employment after the plant is completed; (3) secondary employment as associated industries develop due to plant co-products becoming available at a competitive price; and (4) increased local and state revenues collected from plant operations will stimulate local and state tax revenues and provide funds for improvements to the community and to the region.

Last Thursday, the leaders of the Belgian federal government and the regional and community governments reached a compromise deal over the EU - Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

You'll find the relevant documents from the United Nations, as well as those from the various and lesser - known (here) regional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States and the South Asian Association for Regional Co-Operation.

Commissioner Mimica made the following statement: «The peaceful democratic change in The Gambia is the result of the determination of the Gambian people, as well as the regional and international coordinated efforts of the Economic Community of West African States.

Medford has grown, in the last 100 years, from a small faming community into a thriving regional economic powerhouse.

Integrating the structures that represent native title holders into broader community and regional structures would enable greater co-ordination between the economic and social benefits accruing to the various groups within the community, including the traditional owner groups.