Many pivotal stakeholders also are advocating for a more rational immigration system.

The role of lead (pivotal) countries

The pivotal role of scientific knowledge and technology for economic development cannot be overstated.

The importance of aid notwithstanding, trade and investment were pivotal for ensuring sustainable development.

16 March was pivotal, tragic and hectic.

This common understanding will be the pivotal challenge for the future of the transatlantic relationship.

Central Asia s hydrocarbon reserves, and its pivotal location, make it strategically important for many countries.

The pivotal role of trade as a veritable engine for economic growth cannot be overstated.

What are the contours and tenets of an enabling environment that can facilitate the role of the pivotal countries?

Talmon responded with The Fatherland is Imperiled, a pivotal article whose conclusions are as relevant today as they were in 1981.

24. Stresses the pivotal role of mediation in reconciling differences

This confirms its pivotal role in the national economic system.

Another important factor with respect to funding is the steadily expanding role of pivotal country programmes for SSC.

Park takes over at a pivotal point in South Korea s history.

Far from crashing, the Chinese economy is at a pivotal point.

One of the pivotal times for me was actually learning to cross a street again as a blind person.

Indeed, the role of the United Nations in tackling these issues is pivotal.

America has reached a pivotal moment in its national and global history, with new hopes for intercultural exchange, dialogue, and mutual understanding.

We commend the Secretary General and his team for the pivotal role being played by the United Nations system in that effort.

If we can make meaningful economic progress in the coming generations, one of the pivotal reasons will be that people are allowed to move more freely.

Thousands of troops from Operation Enduring Freedom and 9,500 ISAF troops played, and are continuing to play, a pivotal role in the security of the country.

Abdurrahman Wahid, the former chair of NU, for decades advocated respect for religious pluralism, and was pivotal in mobilizing democratic opposition to the authoritarian leader Suharto.

These countries, recognized as pivotal countries of SSC, have become important providers of technical cooperation.

He had no time for the second US role, that of pivotal peace mediator between Israelis and Palestinians, during his entire eight year presidency.

When support for a Convention was foundering in 2002 due to WEOG opposition, New Zealand played a pivotal role in achieving cross regional momentum.

The international community continues to play a pivotal role in the provision of basic services, such as facilities for education, health, water and sanitation.

In that regard, the fights against poverty and illiteracy are, inter alia, key elements of these programmes where civil society and non governmental organizations play a pivotal role.

And again, he volunteered to a pivotal study that we ran worldwide, also in the U.S.

The November 21 referendum marks another pivotal step towards consolidating Kenya s transition to a real democracy.

Small business loans have been pivotal in creating not only new businesses, but whole new industries.

The broad participation, on an equal footing, of both States parties and States that are not parties to the Agreement, as provided for in article 36 of that Agreement, is pivotal to the success of the review conference.

While issues pertaining to security and human rights are among the international concerns that should not be underestimated, development is a pivotal objective that deserves to be given utmost importance.

As much as a regional centre should be cost effective, in the same light, generation of sufficient funds for its smooth operation will be pivotal for successful delivery of its products.

The Advisory Committee must continue to play its pivotal role in helping the General Assembly, as provided for in rule 157 of the Assembly's rules of procedure.

She noted the pivotal role of the Committee in enhancing the accountability of Governments for adherence to their international legal obligations concerning women's enjoyment of their human rights.

Several delegations commended UNICEF for its pivotal role in strengthening immunization systems at country level and encouraged integration of immunization into the national health planning and budgeting processes.

We identified stable and efficient payment systems as pivotal for the financial infrastructure and emphasised the role of central banks as a supplier and overseer of payment services.

But, despite the pivotal economic role that the informal sector plays, it has no access to conventional bank loans.

The Danish case highlights the pivotal role of governance reform if Europe is ever to meet its Lisbon goals.

Persuading it to halt further unilateral appropriation of shared waters has thus become pivotal to Asian peace and stability.

Indeed, in recent months the country has played a pivotal role in helping to establish Asia s emerging security order.

Law enforcement must play a pivotal role in ensuring the protection of fundamental human rights in a democratic society.

The regional commissions and associated subregional bodies have historically played a pivotal role in the implementation of global programmes.

ESCAP also entered into a third country training programme with pivotal developing countries to enhance SSC through bilateral arrangements.

The settlement reached with North Korea, whereby it will dismantle its nuclear program, and the Annapolis conference for an Israeli Palestinian peace with the participation of Syria, a pivotal member of the region s axis of evil are two key examples of this trend.