Efficiency gains

Efficiency gains

J. Efficiency measures and gains

3. The Organization continuously strives to achieve efficiency gains.

Such an approach would provide a more integrated approach to local development. It should also result in operational, managerial and financial efficiency gains, and increased effectiveness.

Improved operational efficiency or effectiveness

(ii) Amount of efficiency gains resulting from business process improvements .

UNIDO should increase its operational interaction and coordination with relevant programmes, funds and specialized agencies within the United Nations system in order to promote system wide efficiency gains.

33. This will enhance operational efficiency still further.

It's increased our dependence on foreign oil despite the gains in fuel efficiency.

Toward this goal, UNRWA aims to achieve a series of efficiency gains and savings.

The majority of project proposals in the industrial sector target energy efficiency gains, in particular the improved efficiency of industrial boilers and furnaces.

This is also an area where efficiency gains could bring considerable cost advantages and savings.

Efficiency gains already achieved and the possibility of further gains through streamlining and improved methods should be taken into account before additional resources were requested.

13. Efficiency measures and productivity gains generally result from improved working methods which lead to reduced resources, including human resources in areas where such gains are achieved.

The effectiveness and efficiency of the management processes should be reviewed regularly (including streamlining and simplifying procedures) in order to identify what efficiency gains have been achieved and what further gains are possible through improved methods before additional resources are requested.

The issue of incentives and disincentives for programme managers to achieve efficiency gains should also be addressed.

(b) The second approach (supplier centred) aims at improving operational efficiency, and is directed towards transport suppliers. Operational efficiency requires know how, operational and management tools, optimization of organizational structures and an adequate institutional and administrative environment that promotes competition.

In addition to clear rules and regulations, operational standards should be developed wherever possible in order to improve operational efficiency.

Overall, DFAM has achieved a net reduction of three posts as a result of further efficiency gains from investment in integrated systems and through internal efficiency measures.

The Committee welcomes the efforts to achieve efficiency gains in the Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts.

VIII.40 The Advisory Committee welcomes the efforts to achieve efficiency gains in Office of Central Support Services.

By 1988, substantial energy savings and efficiency gains had been achieved, in particular in the heating of dwellings.

Revenue growth Increased operational efficiency High client satisfaction and Good governance and oversight.

On the operational side, UNDP aims to further improve capacity, efficiency and accountability.

In the industrial sector, three Parties proposed projects aimed at identifying energy conservation measures and actions (energy efficiency gains).

VIII.27 The Advisory Committee welcomes the efforts to achieve efficiency gains in the Office of Human Resources Management.

Budget cuts should not be an end in themselves rather, efficiency gains should be used to strengthen priority activities.

UNCDF will use the opportunity of its excellent partnership with UNDP to advance simplification and harmonization and increase efficiency gains.

Information on efficiency gains in support services should also indicate one time projects and the time frame for their implementation.

Other specific measures to improve railway operational efficiency are also under way in different regions.

If it is true, as many economists argue, that competition will normally generate static efficiency gains in the short run, Governments will nevertheless still need to decide what types of market structures are best suited to their economies in order to achieve dynamic efficiency gains in the long term.

Gender justice can no longer be bargained away as a soft chip for realizing other political and operational gains.

It agreed with the Advisory Committee on the need for more information on measurable efficiency gains and the time bound plan.

It is important to ensure that all measures are put in place to maximize positive gains from trade liberalization and thereby to achieve efficiency gains in the economy at large and enhanced consumer welfare.

Currency exchange adjustments include losses and gains on transactions and translation losses and gains from revaluation of year end asset and liability balances, based on the United Nations operational rate of exchange.

The maintenance of proper stock levels would positively affect holding costs, stock obsolescence and operational efficiency.

Resource levels are a key ingredient in the efficiency and effectiveness of United Nations operational activities.

15. Currency exchange adjustments include losses and gains on transactions and translation losses and gains from revaluation of year end asset and liability balances, based on the United Nations operational rate of exchange.

For instance, while some Parties reported improved average fuel efficiency levels, they also noted large increases in the number of vehicle kilometres driven and low occupancy levels, which offset gains in fuel efficiency.

ICTs are having a deep and positive impact on tourism through global reach, improved information flow and efficiency gains from improved organization.

However, if the volume of established entitlements benefits remains at current levels, it is clear that growth will outweigh gains in efficiency.

VIII.57 The Advisory Committee welcomes the efforts of the Administration of the United Nations Office at Geneva to achieve efficiency gains.

VIII.64 The Advisory Committee welcomes the efforts of the Administration at the United Nations Office at Vienna to achieve efficiency gains.

VIII.69 The Advisory Committee welcomes the efforts of the Administration of the United Nations Office at Nairobi to achieve efficiency gains.