The globalization process and the increasingly vital role of small and medium sized enterprises in economic development were closely linked.

They were a vital building block of the modern Omani State and would continue to play an increasingly important role in that society.

Under his leadership, the Organization would undoubtedly play an increasingly vital role in promoting sustainable industrial development in the least developed countries and developing countries.

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The current disaster relief efforts have brought to the fore the increasingly vital role played by civil society and non governmental organizations in providing effective emergency relief and rehabilitation.

The construction sector has a vital role, obviously, in reconstruction.

Many non governmental organizations have also played a vital role.

The partners of the affected countries play a vital role.

UNRWA continued to play a vital role in the region.

15. Partnership with NGOs. NGOs, both international and national, are increasingly playing a vital role in promoting participatory and community development activities, introducing bottom up planning, and building local capacity at the community level.

Environmental issues play an increasingly important role in this sector.

(i) Regarding the role of the United Nations, the Organization could play a vital role as a facilitator.

Agriculture played a vital role in the economies of the ACP countries.

It would play a vital role in helping to promote national reconciliation.

It has a vital role to play in the world of today.

The United Nations had a vital role to play in that regard.

The military is increasingly called on to contribute in this role.

437. Standards play an increasingly important role in the world economy.

The role of civil society is vital in promoting a people centred approach.

That is why the role and position of the General Assembly is vital.

The Agency played a role vital to stability and security in the region.

However, in poorer countries, external assistance will continue to play a vital role.

UNIDO was universally recognized as having a vital role to play in development.

Today, the vital role of meteorological services for sustainable development is well recognized.

Aware of the vital role of transport infrastructures in national socio economic development,

To this end, decentralization is considered of vital importance and assistance is thus channelled increasingly to the local level.

In a globalized economy, however, international factors played an increasingly important role.

In that context, the role of the private sector was increasingly important.

Inside Rwanda, a vital role is played by the ICTR Information Centre in Kigali.

We reaffirm the vital role of the United Nations system in disaster risk reduction.

The vital role of strong sanctions in the anti cartel effort should be stressed.

Local governments have a vital role to play in transforming energy and transportation practices.

ITU played a vital role in assisting developing countries in improving their communications infrastructure.

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This year s crisis in Kosovo underlined the vital role of UNPREDEP in preserving stability.

Political parties play a vital role in democracies and perform valuable political and social functions.

The United Nations must continue to play a vital role in Afghanistan's stabilization and development.

The Peacebuilding Commission is required to perform the vital role of ensuring system wide coherence.

The Security Council again underscores the vital role that human rights monitors play in Darfur.

The public sector would have to continue to play a vital role in such efforts.

17. International transfers continued to play a vital and catalytic role in the development process.

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1. Mr. CHUNG (Republic of Korea) said that industrialization played a vital role as a catalyst for economic and social progress and that international cooperation had a role to play in industrial development, although the process increasingly was being driven by the laws of the market and by the private sector.

The prevention of anaemia is increasingly recognized as vital to women's health and the intellectual development of infants and young children.