Establishment of a clear legal and policy framework with a clear allocation of roles, responsibilities and resources, as well as clarity and consistency regarding strategy and implementation.

But in my many off the record discussions with senior officials in Iran and elsewhere over the last few years, I have heard five such reasons stated with clarity and consistency, and they deserve to be taken seriously.

Consistency is key

Clarity about Austerity

Clarity about Diamonds

The general overview of national approaches to trafficking in persons as a whole and its components (acts, means and purpose) could serve as a basis for further discussion by the Conference of the Parties, focusing on how best to achieve clarity and consistency in legislative responses.

The Price of Clarity

This consistency has paid off.

Nor can it achieve consistency between different standard setters approaches, or, indeed, consistency of implementation by different national regulators.

Strategic Clarity on North Korea

Confusion abounds clarity is needed.

Institutional clarity is sorely needed.

The use of ICTs enables consistency, accountability and transparency.

Third, clarity is essential on financing.

(i) Going concern, consistency and accrual are fundamental accounting assumptions.

(c) Consistency with the United Nations reform

This requires quot clarity and certainty quot in penalty provisions.

For clarity, this should always be done.

This lack of clarity must be resolved.

This would mean less wasted time and more clarity for litigants.

This would ensure better information exchange and, ultimately, consistency in decision making.

This lack of clarity can contribute to impunity.

Consistency alone would be a big boost for confidence.

Indeed, a lack of clarity about means and ends spans American politics.

(c) Information on the relevance and clarity of the division of responsibilities

The statement was aimed at giving clarity in its mandate and structure.

Furthermore, earlier adopted Technical Guidelines and Definitions were tested on their efficiency and consistency.

Donors as well as recipients must ensure consistency between financing and absorptive capacity.

Clarity depends on the skill of the writer(s).

Others cautioned against that, for the sake of clarity.

The drive for transparency must become a drive for consistency.

But it needs great doctrinal clarity, a firm political will, and a constitution.

The format was designed to maximize clarity, and the language was user friendly.

The issues at stake are important and need to be addressed with clarity.

It was to ensure the quality, consistency and timely distribution of protection related information.

This is a question of consistency for the Council and for the international community.

Nearly ten years later, Japan is ready for strategic clarity.

There is a continuing need to improve consistency and systemic coherence among trade, debt and finance.

We already speak with conviction and clarity on the major challenges that face us.

An agreed definition of terrorism would provide clarity and help better ensure human rights.

More clarity was needed on United Nations reform and staff should be fully involved.

These are challenges that cry out for clarity, not diplomatic fudges.

Finally, clarity is essential on the governance structure under the convention.

Second, successful INGOs are marked by the clarity of their mission.

This all reflects a trend toward greater clarity in our relations.