Progress in this area was mixed.

There has been some progress in each area.

We also expect concrete, decisive progress in the area of decentralization.

In the area of social and economic rights, progress remains slow.

Progress continues to be very limited in this target area.

In the area of NAMA, progress in eliminating trade barriers must be achieved.

Progress in this area is essential for the achievement of all of the Goals.

More progress has been made in this area in the past few years than in almost any other area of international relations.

Thus, there remains a critical need for effective progress in this area.

Despite progress in the area around Pristina, problems remained in the rural areas.

And yet it is in this area that the least progress has been made.

It is chiefly in the wealthiest countries that major progress has been made in this area.

The progress being made in the area of common and joint services is reported in specific reports of the Secretary General.

Finally, we regret that the opportunity to make progress in the area of nuclear non proliferation and disarmament was missed.

The International Seabed Authority continued to make progress in developing the framework for cooperation in the area of seabed resources.

Progress should be made in that area before the 2006 review by the Commission on Sustainable Development.

A report on progress in this area will be submitted to the Commission at its fifteenth session.

Progress in this area has been reported almost annually in the Secretary General's reports on procurement reform and periodic OIOS reviews have confirmed the progress being made.

Despite the progress made in Afghanistan in social development, there are nevertheless concerns about ongoing problems in the area of security.

Requests the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to review periodically the progress made in that area

Substantial progress has been made in establishing protected area networks in all regions of the world to prevent loss of forest biological diversity.

Its implementation is crucial for progress in the whole area of arms control, disarmament and non proliferation, including the work of the CD.

Of course, progress towards more democracy and morality in international public affairs remains extremely slow. Yet the year 2004 may leave to history some of the greatest progress in this area that humanity has seen.

As a result of progress made in this area, diamond exports increased from 10 million in 2000 to 130 million in 2004.

The report reaffirmed once again the importance of progress and genuine commitment to disarmament and non proliferation in the area of weapons of mass destruction.

Those teams provide transition readiness assessments, identifying areas of progress and shortcomings, ultimately preparing individual units to assume independent control of their area of responsibility.

Progress is being made in this area in many countries, from pre school to higher education, albeit with mixed results.

Again, it goes back to not having had political and security progress commensurate to that made in the humanitarian area.

The emphasis on capacity building was also commended, although more specific targets were needed for monitoring progress in this area.

Last year, many delegations, including my own, expressed regret at the continued lack of tangible progress in the area of nuclear non proliferation and disarmament.

However, overall progress in this area has been slow and greater interest needs to be generated with other United Nations agencies.

My delegation is pleased at the progress that has been achieved so far in the management of the resources of the seabed area beyond national jurisdiction.

In the area of the maintenance of peace and security, certain significant progress has been made, particularly in Africa, in the Middle East and in Asia.

Commendable progress has been made in the diamond mining sector, particularly in the area of licensing and the substantial increase in the official exports of diamonds.

Regarding this thematic area of the Declaration, the reports submitted give a brief account of the main ongoing initiatives, progress achieved, difficulties encountered and needs felt.

Since geographical distribution of staff is fluid throughout the year, the progress in this area is recorded traditionally as of 30 June, thus allowing comparability of data.

13. Notes the progress of the discussion of issues relating to the regulations for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt rich crusts in the Area

Some progress is evident in the area of social integration, which has been attributed to the growth of democracy and some improvement in governance throughout the region.

We welcome progress in that area, but it is equally important that our vulnerable group of countries receive urgent assistance to build resilience to such adversities.

Progress in this area is essential and urgently needed in order to create an environment conducive for the elections and the restoration of State administration countrywide.

But despite those and other advances, MINUGUA reports frequently referred to the Agreement on indigenous peoples as the area of least progress within the peace accords.

The European Union also welcomes the progress made in the area of disarmament, demobilisation and rehabilitation (DDR), with over 60,000 men having entered the DDR process.

Food and Nutrition Despite the rapid progress made in food production and processing, mal nutrition continues to be a major area of concern for public health.

To be sure, progress in this area remains limited, but its impact is significant in confidence building and in promoting reconciliation among Kosovans.

The Committee noted that technological progress and applications in the area of Earth observation satellites were significant for developing countries because of their potential to promote sustainable development.