The region made substantial progress towards poverty reduction in 1997 only to backslide since then.

Deciding to do without cluster weapons would mean accepting a substantial reduction in States' terrestrial defence capabilities.

As mentioned previously, A5 countries in total achieved a substantial MB reduction of about 20 between 2000 and 2002.

As mentioned previously, A5 countries in total achieved a substantial MB reduction of about 20 between 2000 and 2002.

Despite all efforts, however, the previous year had not seen a substantial reduction of conflict induced internally displaced persons.

MB consumption was reduced to about 11,860 tonnes in 2003, which shows substantial reduction (35 ) from the historical peak(2).

Integrated programmes and country service frameworks had made a substantial contribution to poverty reduction and trade capacity building in developing countries.

MB consumption fell to about 12,830 tonnes in 2002, which shows substantial progress (27 reduction) from the peak of more than 17,500 tonnes in 1998 (2).

MB consumption fell to about 12,830 tonnes in 2002, which shows substantial progress (27 reduction) from the peak of more than 17,500 tonnes in 1998 (2).

Some organizations have invested substantial amounts to support agroforestry projects pursuing various objectives (such as soil protection, improving the socio economic conditions of rural populations and poverty reduction).

(c) Substantial improvements in market access, the reduction of, with a view to phasing out, all forms of export subsidies, substantial reductions in trade distorting domestic support in agriculture and the expeditious adoption of appropriate modalities for reduction commitments in agriculture negotiations, with operationally effective special and differential treatment and non trade concerns being taken into account, in accordance with paragraphs 13 and 14 of the Doha Ministerial Declaration

Further studies had shown that substantial reduction of fumigant emissions could be achieved by adopting new low permeability barrier films or using methyl bromide and chloropicrin mixtures with lower concentrations of methyl bromide.

Persistent, substantial reduction in the provision of ecosystem services as a result of water scarcity, intensive use of services and climate change is a much greater threat in drylands than in non dryland systems.

An expected decline in foreign aid due to the phasing out of humanitarian and post conflict recovery assistance, as well as perceived high levels of corruption, could result in a substantial reduction in foreign inflows.

The Sierra Leonean authorities reported to the assessment mission that the deployment of UNMIL in the areas bordering Sierra Leone had resulted in a substantial reduction in illegal cross border activities and improved border security.

In their efforts to reduce the impacts of these ERW the Coalition Munitions Clearance program continues to undertake very significant reduction and disposal efforts which are making a substantial dent in the numbers of ERW present.

This is very substantial.

The end of the cold war and a new security situation have made it possible for us to achieve a substantial reduction in nuclear weapons and to aspire to the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of such weapons.

Although efforts to reduce their number continue, participant reconciliation exception cases have also been the subject of frequent audit observations owing to the volume of outstanding items and the inherent difficulties in making substantial progress towards an overall reduction.

4. Recognizes that the substantial improvement of market access for exports of goods and services from developing countries through, inter alia, the reduction or removal of tariff and non tariff barriers should be assigned high priority in multilateral trade negotiations

Indian poverty reduction has been significant, but not substantial. However, in terms of non income indicators of poverty for example, child mortality, malnutrition, and school dropouts India s performance has been dismal (in some respects worse even than in sub Saharan Africa).

The contribution of education in poverty reduction has implied that more emphasis is placed in the substantial improvement of efficiency in education, especially primary education, but along with the development of alternative educational models such as adult and youth literacy campaigns.

Apart from energy efficiency or fuel switch projects, most of the GHG abatement projects in the cement sector involve replacement of a portion of the clinker with mineral by products or residues, which results in a substantial reduction of emissions.

Such an outcome is still possible but only if the relevant actors recognize the risks associated with a Greek exit from the eurozone. A Syriza led government must moderate its approach and promise that it will continue to pursue reform and limit spending in exchange for a substantial reduction to its debt burden a reduction that the troika must be willing to grant.

That's a substantial amount of money.

This objective is pressing and substantial.

All call for substantial capital investment.

8.9 The authors acknowledge that over the last two years, conditions have been favourable from the point of view of securing natural food supplies, resulting in a substantial reduction in expenses for additional feeding and the survival rate of reindeer beyond expectation.

Recognizing the need to realize the full potential of technology in combating climate change, and that substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the long term will rely to a large extent on the development, deployment, diffusion and transfer of environmentally sound technologies,

In this regard, developed countries should establish a deadline, without any further delay, for the elimination of their current market distorting export subsidies and substantial reduction of their domestic support measures affecting the competitiveness of landlocked developing countries in the world cotton market.

We have endorsed substantial Secretariat and management reform.

Secondly, emergency humanitarian assistance entails substantial funding requirements.

Clearly, private remittances to African countries are substantial.

This represents a substantial decline over previous years.

We also encourage China s active participation in the Major Economies Meeting efforts to develop a post 2012 framework for greenhouse gas reduction. I was pleased to see that a large Chinese energy company, Shanghai Electric, recently indicated public support for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

In line with the growing consensus on the need for significant debt reduction for African countries, as evidenced in the above mentioned reports and the widespread support given to the proposals of the United Kingdom Government, the international community should endorse, in the context of the Millennium Development Goals, a comprehensive debt reduction to benefit all heavily indebted countries in sub Saharan Africa and substantial debt relief for middle income countries.

Demand reduction

Demand reduction

Demand reduction

Poverty reduction

Risk reduction

That would tell me something more substantial about you.

That must be transformed into a substantial net inflow.

The middle income countries should receive substantial debt relief.

Donors are pledging substantial support for the electoral process.