First, some states have gained power in tandem with their increased economic clout.

The class of rural Indians gained in importance as the sugar industry moved into the 20th century.

For infantry, the breastplate gained renewed importance with the development of shrapnel in the late 18th century.

So the increased importance of the G 20 should be welcomed.

The secretariat reiterated the importance of increased regular resources to the organization.

The experience gained in the area of transitional justice reveals the increased need to coordinate all activities developed in conflict or post conflict situations.

Another factor is that cities have increased in importance as hubs for innovation and creativity.

Over tens of thousands of generations, such skills increased the status of those who displayed them and gained a reproductive advantage over the less capable.

The Meeting highlighted the importance of the interaction of the CTC with regional organizations, which have gained valuable and broad experience in combating terrorism.

Several representatives emphasized the importance of having increased cooperation to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

The increased importance attributed to peace and security had resulted in a substantial increase in the peacekeeping budget.

Over the last two decades, the services economy in all countries has gained in importance and contributed a growing share to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment.

19. Stresses the importance of increased participation of developing countries in the work of relevant international standards setting organizations and of increased technical assistance and capacity building in this regard

Young people recommend that programmes be increased to sensitize communities and parents about the importance of education for girls.

Microfinance has gained in importance in poverty reduction efforts undertaken by developing countries in the ESCAP region, illustrated by the range of such initiatives that can be seen within the region.

In the elections, AK Party gained 341 seats and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) gained 71 seats.

Stressing the importance of facilitating increased, cost effective and equitable access to technological knowledge and learning, including through open trade and investment frameworks,

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the area increased in importance after the decline of Aquileia and afterwards of Cividale also.

Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have gained little.

The incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo, gained 45.9 .

Nauru gained its independence in 1968.

The Niger gained independence in 1960.

The Formation of the UAR in 1958 increased the importance of Aden as a British military base in this troubled corner of the world .

Each country should be encouraged to evaluate the potential impact of the various types of disaster within its borders and assess the likely benefits to be gained from increased use of solutions based on space technologies.

We note with satisfaction the increased awareness by States of the importance of young people's potential and of involving them in the decision making process.

This last benefit is of particular importance, as increased R D related investment provide opportunities for learning and can create an upward spiral of development.

In that respect, all participating Member States underlined the importance of securing an increased level of funds from the regular budget of the United Nations.

Doctrinal or policy references that give the impression that nuclear weapons are being accorded increased importance in respective security policies are anathema to disarmament efforts.

During the 20th century, Samarra gained new importance when a permanent lake (Lake Tharthar) was created through the construction of the Samarra Dam, which was built in order to prevent the frequent flooding of Baghdad.

It gained its municipal charter in 1971.

It gained independence on October 27, 1979.

6. Welcomes the increased number of technical assistance projects in the field of juvenile justice, reflecting an increased awareness among Member States of the importance of juvenile justice reform in establishing and maintaining stable societies and the rule of law

7. Welcomes the increased number of technical assistance projects in the field of juvenile justice, reflecting an increased awareness among Member States of the importance of juvenile justice reform in establishing and maintaining stable societies and the rule of law

A New Institutional Economics (NIE) gained ground by filling in the gaps left by mainstream models, which ignored the central importance of institutions in managing the change and uncertainty that affect resource allocation and social choice.

10 years later I gained my sight back.

But what has been gained is never guaranteed.

Relations with the EU have gained significant momentum.

Nicolas II gained the status of saintly martyr.

Togo gained its independence from France in 1960.

City status was gained on April 15, 1954.

8. Emphasizes the importance of the increased donor coordination of assistance to Serbia and Montenegro, inter alia, through the mechanism of the United Nations resident coordinator system

His delegation attached great importance to trade capacity building and encouraged UNIDO to help developing countries draw benefit from increased market access by removing supply side constraints.

The Director General had emphasized the importance of increased coordination and collaboration with the United Nations and other international organizations engaged in the implementation of the Convention.

Over the past decade there has been an increased awareness of the importance of resource allocations and budgets at different levels for the promotion of gender equality.

Moreover, Kazakhstan s strategic importance has increased as a result of recent revelations that the country s Kashagan oil field will produce 25 more than initially expected at peak production.