Another key obstacle at the governmental level involves existing regional and local governments with disparate skills, awareness and knowledge.

Real or perceived political instability has represented the principal deterrent to foreign and regional investment in plants and equipment.

The Almaty Programme of Action recognized that excessive transit transport costs posed a major barrier to access to foreign markets.

Therefore, desertification ranks among the greatest environmental challenges today and is a major impediment to meeting basic human needs in drylands.

The recognition that crime is a major impediment to effective operations and to an environment conducive to attracting investment has raised the interest of the private sector in forming partnerships with crime prevention authorities.

There is an emerging consensus that high levels of crime constitute a major impediment to sustainable development, undercutting in particular prospects of achieving stable and economically viable societies that would bring benefits to all citizens.

Europe s external environment is not helping, either.

(c) It may be an impediment to electronic commerce.

This is a major handicap in addressing the issue.

The world has changed since the inception of the Special Committee's mandate, and younger generations are taking over.

It constituted a dangerous obstacle to economic and social development in the developing countries.

Universality remains a key objective.

Stagnation is the main threat.

The implementation of the standards remains key for Kosovo.

Protecting the environment is a fundamental concern.

Anton Thalmann (Switzerland) was elected Chairman of the Group.

The objects of anger are perceived as a hindrance to the gratification of the desires of the angry person.

On the other hand, it is considered that accreditation to the Economic and Social Council remains a constraint.

Disparities and inequalities stand in the way of countries' achieving the Goals.

One participant noted that the political exception clause was an obstacle to international cooperation.

Today, terrorism is a primary threat to world order.

Normally, this dovish bias would be a handicap nowadays, it is an advantage.

Łódź soon became a major centre of the socialist movement.

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They have the potential to seriously impede trade liberalization and deter the international flow of capital.

The cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotic drugs is another impediment to the consolidation of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.

It brings to mind a headline I saw recently Education The Great Divide.

Monitoring risks is also a major component of the responsibilities of the Chief.

Both National Action Plans promoted equal opportunity as a main objective.

National capacity building will continue to play a key role in this regard.

If the law in itself does not present formal impediments to the registry of land for a women heads of households, the attitude of public employees, and the fact of the transaction being extremely bureaucratic can constitute important barriers that conspire against the legalization of land rights.

The proponents of this position correctly note that the perpetrators of such terrorist acts, even if protected as POWs or civilians under the Geneva Conventions or, where applicable, Additional Protocol I, do not enjoy any immunity from prosecution for their pre capture offences, including terrorist acts, whether committed prior to or during the hostilities.

It would become a major centre for the fur trade by the late 16th century.

Guam serves as major telecommunications hub for the Asia Pacific rim.

Working in partnership is a key element of United Nations reform.

Education is a key element but on its own, it does not constitute capacity building.

It also represents a major loss of revenue to States, notably developing countries.

Consequently, determining the sites for air bases constitutes a major part of regional planning.

UNICEF played a major role in creating education environments for children and hiring instructors.

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi gave a keynote statement in the afternoon.

NGOs could play a major role in gathering information.

That dimension should become a major part of peacebuilding efforts.

The continuation of those practices seriously impedes the implementation of a comprehensive, lasting and just peace in the Middle East.

Two US companies, Chevron Texaco and Mobil, are also key players.

The country's oil reserves have played a major role in its growing wealth and influence.