While noting the efforts undertaken to develop guidelines for alternative care placements, the Committee is concerned at

(b) Encourage the organizations to increase the rate of implementation while noting the difficulties encountered by them

Several speakers commented, expressing general support for the progress made to date while noting that further improvements were needed.

Strongly disappointed that only limited action in this regard has followed, while noting some relaxation of restrictions on the media,

While noting with approval the arrival dates of the advance party, the Permanent Mission wished to address the following issues

Noting with satisfaction that, while significant work remains to be done, interested parties have made real progress towards sustainable fisheries management,

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

However it is worth noting that women can be admitted to all universities while men cannot be admitted to women's universities.

Underlining, in this regard, the validity of the settlement plan, while noting the fundamental differences between the parties in its implementation,

The observer for Argentina, while noting the progress made during the First Decade, recognized that its objectives have not been fully achieved.

While noting that the number of deployed nuclear weapons had been reduced, his Government expected further concrete measures by nuclear weapon States.

1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary General,A 58 344. while noting that it does not cover developments after 30 June 2003

UNDP shared this view while noting that the Urban Governance Index, a tool being developed to measure good urban governance, required further refinement.

Several members, while noting overall satisfactory ratings, expressed concern about country offices' weaknesses in financial and programme management, cash assistance and supply operations.

While noting the increase in the proportion of exports in the structure of GDP, one should see that we have reached the limit.

While noting current endeavours to reform the system of legal aid, the Committee remains concerned about the state of current legal aid representation.

Noting that contemporary forms of victimization, while essentially directed against persons, may nevertheless also be directed against groups of persons who are targeted collectively,

Noting that contemporary forms of victimization, while essentially directed against persons, may nevertheless also be directed against groups of persons who are targeted collectively,

While noting that Kuwait has a sound social insurance scheme, the Committee is concerned that it does not cover work accidents and occupational diseases.

Many concurred with his conclusion that option 1 would offer UNOPS the best way forward, while noting that both options contained risks and opportunities.

Mr. Kadangha Bariki (Togo) congratulated the Special Rapporteur on his interim report, while noting that famine continued to advance across Africa year by year.

Welcoming the progress that has been made in alleviating the humanitarian assistance needs of East Timor, while noting continuing requirements for food and shelter assistance,

While noting the existence of an Ombudsman, the Committee regrets the insufficiency of detailed information regarding the independence, competencies and effectiveness of this institution (art.

While noting the reasons given by letter for the lengthy report, it expected that a more concise report would be the norm in the future.

While noting that marital rape has been considered a crime since 1996, the Committee regrets that domestic violence against women is reported to be widespread.

Welcoming the progress that has been made in the implementation of this undertaking by the target date of 2005 while noting the need for further progress

(b) The absence of a human rights institution with a broad mandate, while noting the position of HKSAR that the Equal Opportunities Commission has comparable functions

(d) The release by the Government of Myanmar of some two hundred forty nine political prisoners, while noting that over eleven hundred political prisoners remain incarcerated

The Deputy Executive Director, UNOPS, while noting the difficulties experienced, emphasized progress made in tracking and monitoring audit reports and underscored the positive impact of Atlas.

Noting with satisfaction

While noting the progress made in increasing education coverage, the Committee is concerned at the disparity in the quality of education offered in municipal and private schools.

605. While noting that the number of complaints concerning racially motivated offences has fallen, concern is expressed that the reasons for this trend are not yet known.

12. Notes the efforts of the Secretariat to clear the backlog in the issuance of summary records, while noting with concern that some delays in issuance still occur

It is worth noting that no woman serves as an Ambassador, while women's participation in the positions of Minister Plenipotentiary of Α and Β ranks is very low.

While noting the statistical data provided by the Government, the Committee observed that these data did not refer to the various occupational categories of men and women workers.

While noting with satisfaction that the number of complaints had significantly decreased, he invited delegations to keep the United States Mission informed of any incidents in the future.

Noting with satisfaction that

Noting with concern that contributions to the General Fund have not increased, while the participation of the developed countries in training programmes in New York and Geneva is increasing,

39. Expresses its concern at the increasing incidence of racism in various sporting events, while noting with appreciation the efforts made by some sporting governing bodies to combat racism

While noting with appreciation the efforts of the State party in mainland China, the Committee is concerned at the significant numbers of children living and working in the streets.

While noting that UNHCR did not intend to assume a similar responsibility for persons displaced by natural disasters, he urged it to make its expertise available for needs assessments.

While noting that responsibility in this area rests entirely with States, the meeting acknowledged the important contribution of IAEA in assisting States in meeting appropriate safety and security standards.

While noting the self critical approach of the report of the State party, the Committee regrets that the information provided therein did not follow the Committee apos s guidelines.

(c) At the end of operative paragraph 41, the phrase while noting that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) is allowing international verifiers into Kosovo was added