It is encouraging indeed to see regional ownership at work.

Despite those encouraging figures, it is clear that more efforts are needed.

It is encouraging that the completion strategy is at the heart of the Tribunal's overall management.

It is an extraordinary perversion of the system of freedom we should be encouraging.

This is all very encouraging.

To sum up, it is not about encouraging development with one hand and impeding it with the other.

It is true that our delegation had hoped for something more encouraging for the future.

In that respect, it is very encouraging to listen to the incoming Polish President of the Conference.

It is encouraging that investigations have so far led to the issuance of five warrants of arrest.

And we're encouraging others to do it as well.

The response from the communities is encouraging.

It is encouraging to note that an increase in technical cooperation funding was achieved in 2004 (Figure 1).

It is encouraging to note that the new guidelines take into account the principles of results based management.

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It is also encouraging that the Fund will continue to operate in accordance with General Assembly resolution 46 182.

It is particularly encouraging to see initiatives in regions previously less active in the area of disaster risk reduction.

It is encouraging to see that the international community has confronted this catastrophe in a true spirit of cooperation.

Some encouraging progress is being made in this respect.

The continued increase in throughput of trials is encouraging.

This is encouraging, especially after years of declining trends.

The New Partnership for Africa's Development is particularly encouraging.

It is encouraging, as well, that a large number of leaders at the recent summit expressed their support for reform.

It is encouraging that an increasing number of States have recently submitted specific disputes to the Court by special agreement.

That is why it is encouraging now to see the Security Council's growing interest in this problem, which affects human security in every continent.

MONUC is encouraging the parties to address these issues jointly.

On the other hand, it is encouraging that more and more sponsors are choosing to biennials or triennials their draft resolutions.

It is only by understanding, recognizing, respecting and encouraging that diversity that a genuine dialogue among civilizations can best be attained.

We welcome the work it is doing in the security field, encouraging member States to sign United Nations conventions on terrorism activity.

It is encouraging to note the developments thus far with regard to the nuclear issue in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Encouraging Work

Notwithstanding these encouraging examples, there is still much to be done.

It is encouraging that some former military personnel are now willing to voluntarily enter the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process it is crucial that all illegal armed groups lay down their weapons.

It's very encouraging.

But there is another undeniable fact that is far less encouraging the situation in Africa.

Canada's commitment to ensuring that the country's prosperity is shared by aboriginal people is encouraging.

It is particularly encouraging to see the ethnic, ideological and professional diversity of the elected representatives, as well as the strong representation of women.

The Executive Director is encouraging more UNICEF staff to serve as Resident Coordinators.

Kosovo Serb participation this week in the decentralization working groups is also encouraging.

There are also encouraging signs that the critical ingredient political will is emerging.

Notwithstanding delays and immense logistical difficulties, the outcome of voter registration is encouraging.

It is encouraging that last month's United Nations summit resolved to strengthen cooperation with NEPAD by mobilizing internal and external financial resources to support Africa.

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France also appreciates the value of the encouraging signs coming from Belgrade, and it welcomes them.

It was encouraging to note the constructive cooperation between Tokelau, New Zealand and the Special Committee.