Our country now abides by the most rigorous and exacting standards in the areas of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.

The European framework is exacting but necessary.

The most illustrative examples of NTBs include plant and animal health standards, food safety standards, environmental certification and other similar export quality standards.

New vehicle emission standards meet the most stringent equivalent European standards, and are higher than in the United States.

Seek help with patience and prayer this is indeed an exacting discipline , but not to the humble ,

As with BP, the hole does get plugged, at least temporarily, but not before exacting a tremendous price.

The Egyptian revolution now faces the exacting task that confronts all successful revolutions how to define the future.

Most national financial reporting standards, and IFRS, require extensive disclosure on this matter.

In this sense, China s effort to deliberately create, through government fiat, global financial centers is both exacting and dogmatic.

Find strength in fortitude and prayer , which is heavy and exacting but for those who are humble and meek ,

As we approach mid 2005, standards with status might be the most realistic approach.

There should be a comprehensive review of governance arrangements and proposals submitted to the General Assembly for consideration, on the basis of which carefully thought out remedies can be applied to meet the exacting standards of efficiency and ethical conduct we require in the operations of the United Nations.

By most standards, the country is far better off than the rest of the region.

In short, US foreign policy may be as active as ever, but it is downsizing and becoming more exacting about its priorities.

The most recent push, in 2007, was derailed by policy disagreements, particularly over health and safety standards.

And beware of an affliction that will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong . Know that God is severe in exacting retribution .

And beware of an affliction that will not smite exclusively those among you who have done wrong . Know that God is severe in exacting retribution .

We need to drive up standards of governance and help the poorest people, for whom support is most crucial.

We believe that the ICC is the most significant international mechanism ever created to implement international standards of justice.

for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'

Materials are processed in a similar way to other non nuclear production lines, with the difference that more exacting safety, security and regulatory procedures are required.

Standards. Two standards are proposed.

The result is a curiously Indian institution, whose prevailing standards of behavior would not be tolerated in most parliamentary systems.

By most standards, his fundraising efforts have been successful, for the foundation now has an annual budget of around 4 million.

The new Government has indeed undertaken serious efforts to accelerate the implementation of the standards, prioritizing those most affecting minority communities.

Most Europeans prefer to ignore the looming challenge of radical policy reform, owing to the decline in living standards that it implies.

There are market economies that are doing better, both in terms of both GDP growth and rising living standards for most citizens.

Although not a major river by most standards, it flows through an area of great archaeological significance in the early history of China.

Most organizations in the field also focus their services on those microentrepreneurs who, as defined by federal government standards, are low to moderate income.

Developing standards

Setting standards

Minimal standards

In the coming years, emerging markets will most likely struggle with implementation of global financial regulatory standards, which apply mostly to more sophisticated financial markets.

The Decree strictly prohibits polygamy, the customs of exacting wedding presents, wife robbery and string binding (i.e. widows and widowers are forced to get married with other members of their deceased spouse's family).

The feature of the proposed pact that elicits the most excitement its focus on regulatory barriers like mandatory product standards should actually incite the greatest concern.

E. Accounting standards

Data collection standards

Data dissemination standards

Framework of Standards

and Fusing Standards

International standards, including technical standards and sanitary and phytosanitary standards, can also pose an additional challenge to developing countries with regard to accessing international markets.

A cleanup is needed to restore credibility, but prospects for comprehensive reform remain limited, given the history of poor accounting and transparency standards in most member states.

The use of standards and indicators in refugee programming piloted in 2003 and systematically implemented by most UNHCR offices in 2004 has started to show tangible results in the first half of 2005, with improvements in some of the standards of assistance and protection in refugee camps.

While most of the procurement staff are familiar with the standards of conduct, updated by inter office memorandum dated 21 November 2004, the Procurement and Logistics Division agrees that familiarity with those standards needs to be documented and extended to all staff associated with the procurement process.

Technical standards, including standards at the international level, are also being discussed (including definitional questions of technical and international standards, and how harmonization with international standards should be linked to the fulfilment of the objectives of VI.4).