The creative learning programme has expanded with incredible rapidity.

New parents are astonished by the rapidity of this learning.

But in addition, the Conference on Disarmament is not conspicuous for rapidity in its negotiations.

The rapidity of the collapse implies that ice shelves may respond much faster to climatic change than anticipated.

In this connection, it was alleged that porters were given inadequate food and medical care and were beaten when seen not to be working with sufficient rapidity.

The requesting offices indicate the urgency of the request and the Division determines actual needs insofar as rapidity of response based on that indication and further discussion, if needed.

Among the most encouraging aspects were the rapidity of the response to the initiative, the level of political engagement and the concern shown for the ongoing welfare of the Conference on Disarmament.

He considers that this valuable programme could help to ensure the presence of witnesses, for both the defence and the prosecution, which could promote greater fairness and rapidity in the conduct of trials.

Many commentators, indeed, were stunned by the rapidity with which tensions returned to the international system. While many blame US behavior, these tensions have in fact been fueled by the unfolding of a new logic in international politics.

In any event, it was premature to say whether that need would arise since it would depend on the size of bilateral contributions and the rapidity with which potential recipient countries would seek assistance from that special fund.

Switzerland also stressed the importance of the Geneva conference, during which numerous spheres had been discussed where the linkage between the donors, the host countries and UNRWA could increase the rapidity of the Agency's interventions and the effectiveness of its activities on behalf of the refugees.

While bearing many of the characteristics of a slow onset disaster, the situation is complicated by the rapidity of the area s economic deterioration following the closing of the test site, by the technological elements of today s crisis and by the remarkable duration of the events that brought the region to its present state.

Other catastrophic risks include natural epidemics (the 1918 1919 Spanish influenza killed between 20 million and 40 million people), nuclear or biological attacks by terrorists, certain types of lab accidents, and abrupt global warming. The probability of catastrophes, whether intentional or not, resulting from human activity appears to be increasing because of the rapidity and direction of technological advances.

We are convinced that the reform of the Security Council is necessary, and it is a priority for the future of this Organization. In fact, this organ has to reflect, on the one hand, the new world order, assuring equitable geographical representation, and, on the other, it has to answer with efficacy and rapidity to the new challenges of our time.