But, from the outset, it was obvious that there was something horribly wrong with it.

Unfortunately, almost from the outset, that important endeavour was hijacked by a small group of nations

Any such initiative would depend from the outset on a policy of transparency among Member States.

The arrogant tactics of exerting undue pressure on sovereign Governments thwarted any engagement with them from the outset.

They should be involved from the outset of the planning process and have full access to environmental information.

From the outset, it was apparent that Professor Muntarbhorn's study would be an integral part of the Workshop.

From the outset of the SAICM development process, the linkage between chemical safety and sustainable development has been emphasized.

It is important that, from the outset, the goal is to reduce risk while simultaneously creating sustainable livelihood options.

While such a matter would call for the utmost caution, UNHCR did not establish from the outset a separate ledger account.

If teachers are ignorant of the indigenous culture they cannot communicate well with indigenous pupils, who are stigmatized from the outset.

Mr. Butagira (Uganda) From the outset, Uganda aligns itself with the statement of the African Group delivered by the representative of Nigeria.

As I said at the outset, Israel's disengagement from Gaza dominates the agenda less than one month before the announced starting date.

From the outset, we have led the efforts to increase this assistance to 0.7 per cent of gross national income by 2015.

We have a golden opportunity to ensure that, from the outset, the Commission's work incorporates the knowledge and the lessons learned from the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).

Failure to carry out the most fundamental tasks associated with this responsibility became evident from the very outset when the following was revealed

I need to make a confession at the outset here.

Intensive community consultation and involvement in planning processes from the outset would reduce risks of costly planning mistakes and the creation of dysfunctional settlements.

The issue of national ownership and sustainability of activities from the very outset has not been a principal driving force or a key objective.

Members of the Network urge the Security Council to systematically incorporate gender considerations in all aspects of mission planning and execution, particularly from the outset.

Ms. ASTETE RODRIGUEZ (Peru) (translated from Spanish) Mr. President, at the outset I would like to thank you for your warm words of welcome.

Mr. Wali (Nigeria) noted that the Convention, valuable though it was, had from the outset lacked universality, largely owing to serious concerns regarding its scope.

From the outset, Israel would like to note that these resolutions come against the backdrop of positive developments in the region, including the impending unilateral disengagement of Israel from the Gaza Strip.

Regarding the introduction of facilitation measures at border crossings, it was argued that local stakeholders need to be involved in such a project from the outset.

From the outset of the programme the United Kingdom had identified the four key areas to be addressed as authentication, dismantling, disposition and monitoring the weapon complex.

Poland has been active in the Initiative's development since its very outset.

From the outset of the war the industry of Kyrgyzstan was restructured for wartime production, and the entire agricultural sector of the Republic was working for the front.

Greece s long festering crisis has been mishandled by all parties from the outset. Emotions now are running so high that muddling through is the only constructive alternative.

Those regions are normally considered at the outset of the session, while applications from the group of Western European and other States are reviewed at a later stage.

At the outset, we wish to reaffirm our solidarity and unity with Africa.

From the outset, France has maintained that, in order to achieve that aim, the Security Council must be enlarged in both categories of membership permanent and non permanent.

From the outset, ASEAN adopted a detailed agreement for establishing designated new plants or industries, coupled with the adoption of tariff or other policy measures to ensure implementation.

From the outset, Dr. Eva Sandis, Professor Emerita of Sociology at Fordham University, has served as the Center's NGO Representative to ECOSOC at UN Headquarters in New York.

I should indicate from the outset that Romania fully aligns itself with the statement that was made this morning by the British Ambassador on behalf of the European Union.

From the outset, the new Government will need to ensure that it focuses on economic governance issues, particularly with respect to the management of public funds and natural resources.

OIOS is finding that suitably qualified and experienced staff are not always in the right place at the right time to ensure UNHCR operations are effective from the outset.

From the outset, the State of Qatar has been a fervent supporter of United Nations efforts to foster a culture of peace and to promote a dialogue among civilizations.

So, I do want to say, at the outset, that I think compassion's great.

The euro was flawed from the outset, but it was clear that the consequences would become apparent only in a crisis. Politically and economically, it came with the best intentions.

Mr. Shinawatra (Thailand) At the outset, on behalf of the people of Thailand, let me convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the people who suffered from Hurricane Katrina.

At the outset, the Federation and its member national societies, and our colleagues from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), quickly reached agreement on our cooperation in the region.

This approach has been reflected in the Arab Spring, which Turkey ardently supported from the outset. We have not hesitated in siding with those fighting for their rights and dignity.

The salad bowl of so called multiculturalism is no real alternative, because it does not provide the necessary glue that binds communities together. All the ingredients remain separate from the outset.

It also considered that the development of trade facilitation measures should be a joint effort of the public and private sectors and that the latter should become involved from the outset.

Mr. Iosifov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) From the very outset of the negotiations, the Russian delegation consistently advocated the adoption of a full fledged United Nations budget for the next biennium.

At the outset, I would like to thank the three Committee Chairmen for their most informative briefings.