OIOS observed that the system for information security needs improvement in peacekeeping operations.

The objective is to provide support for the improvement of sewage treatment plant operations for three hotels

Special emphasis has also been given to monitoring the Organization s implementation of operations improvement and reform initiatives.

The conference adopted the Abidjan Action Plan, covering development and improvement of thematic areas in customer needs and commercial strategies, quality of service and improvement of operations, human resources, management independence and postal development.

Treasury operations at the United Nations Office at Geneva have been further reviewed to identify areas for improvement.

88. Special emphasis has also been given to monitoring the Organization s implementation of operations improvement and reform initiatives.

The Office agrees that procurement performance indicators would be a valuable instrument for the management of staff and the improvement of purchasing in the integrated operations teams.

The Field Administration and Logistics Division looks forward to the opportunity to continue the excellent record of improvement that it has produced in the area of air operations.

(b) Improvement of the links between scientific and technical activities and United Nations operations in development, capacity building and humanitarian assistance at all levels (global, regional, national and local)

In Thailand, the National Housing Authority has strengthened the operations of the Urban Community Development Office to involve increasing numbers of communities in the improvement of shelter and living conditions in poor settlements.

They range from low cost financing, tax incentives, business development, marketing, design, technology adoption, standards upgrading, productivity improvement and computerization to expanding operations abroad.

Quite an improvement, sir. Quite an improvement.

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3. In its broadest expression, an internal oversight service will contribute to improvement in the management and implementation of UNHCR operations and activities through an expanded range of coordinated oversight and follow up mechanisms.

Improvement in data dissemination tools and formats.

Improvement in related metadata and data quality.

Table 1 Progress in management improvement measures

122. The Board found that the computer operations of the ICSC secretariat had a lot of scope for improvement they were at present restricted to data processing.

Neighbourhood improvement

Great improvement.

Improvement bytrust.

Reform and improvement in the field of Welfare

Improvement in the security situation must be consolidated.

Considerable room for improvement exists in both dimensions.

Improvement of maternal health care in Lebanon, 1997

19. Business receipts showed marked improvement in 1996.

It was to be hoped that that first step would actually lead to improvement and institutionalization of the consultation mechanism, which in turn could help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations.

The comparison clearly demonstrates a considerable improvement in the police officers' position in general and a larger improvement in that of the domestic violence investigators.

While it was reported last year that there was a general improvement in UNHCR's systematic monitoring of implementing partners' activities, it emerged from the operations audited in this period that insufficient attention was given by some offices.

He hoped for sustained improvement in the overall security situation and for an upturn in the economic situation in the occupied Palestinian territory that would enable the Agency to wind down its emergency operations in favour of its main programmes.

Pending an improvement in the security situation in Iraq and until secure accommodation is available to increase the current staff ceiling, UNAMI must continue to rely heavily on support from locations in Jordan and Kuwait for its operations in Iraq.

A gradual improvement in economic activity is expected in 1998.

The results had revealed a considerable improvement among police officers in general and an even greater improvement among domestic violence investigators.

There have been signs of improvement in the security situation following successful operations by MINUSTAH and the Haitian National Police, with a view to curbing the activities of illegal armed groups and reducing their activities.

During the reporting period there was a slight improvement in the security situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, against a background of continued violence and military incursions and operations in and around refugee camps, and a lack of political progress.

women's health improvement.

Areas for improvement

Improvement of health

Improvement of statistics.

Improvement of premises

Improvement of incomes.

2. Improvement courses

...with temporary improvement.

Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas

Improvement appears to be concentrated in Punjab and NWFP.