It is particularly encouraging to see initiatives in regions previously less active in the area of disaster risk reduction.

This resulted in a reduction of the estimated area of oil contaminated sediment to approximately 65 square kilometres.

For example, globally, the area of poverty reduction through private sector development enjoyed the highest share in integrated programmes (IPs).

Reduction of the area of Arctic sea ice reduces the planet's average albedo, possibly resulting in global warming in a positive feedback mechanism.

A number of representatives indicated that their Governments had put in place drug demand reduction strategies and were focusing on the area of demand reduction, including the strengthening of social and health approaches to the drug problem.

This reduction came about by a 10 per cent resource decrease in the area of procurement and logistics, resulting from a reformed management structure.

The Director for Operations of UNODC pointed out that there was a serious funding shortfall in the demand reduction area of the drug programme.

Despite some important initiatives, the evaluation found that inclusion of a policy level gender perspective in the poverty reduction practice area has been uneven.

The informal sector is a critical area that requires immediate policy attention, which would have direct impact on poverty reduction.

In the area of demand reduction, the Government had taken measures to provide treatment, rehabilitation programmes and education campaigns for students and the general public.

Status report 2004 achieving the goals set by the General Assembly at its twentieth special session in the area of drug demand reduction, by region

States are called upon to build a strong sense of ownership in the area of disaster risk reduction within their populations and support of local Governments capacities.

However, much of the conventional wisdom on Palestinian reform, especially in the area of trade, development and poverty reduction, implies or insists on rapid liberalization and integration into the world market.

Scenarios for future development show that the desertified area is likely to increase, and the relief of pressures on drylands is strongly correlated with poverty reduction.

Further reduction in nuclear arsenals

The global arms reduction process should also include a reduction in non strategic nuclear arsenals.

In the light of this situation, reducing maternal mortality has become a priority, not only for the health sector but also for the Enhanced Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy, which set targets in this area.

The Asian Disaster Reduction Centre is a specialized organization for disaster reduction based in Kobe, Japan.

Debt reduction, either through stock of debt reduction or debt service reduction based on a concessional rescheduling, will continue to be considered only in exceptional cases.

The reduction in non post resources relates largely to the reduction in general temporary assistance owing to reduced requirements.

In East Asia and the Pacific, the main achievement was the steady reduction of opium poppy cultivation in the Golden Triangle, a historic achievement that, if sustained, will make a significant contribution to ending opium production in the area.

The Demand Reduction Index provides a visual representation of changes in the different areas of demand reduction.

It revealed the wealth of knowledge and practical abilities that exists in the area of disaster risk reduction but which has not been made available in a consolidated manner or applied as effectively as it could have been.

Iran states that the reduction, equivalent to a decrease of 166.3 hectares of mangrove area, resulted in a loss of breeding ground for various species as well as a nursery ground for about 6,000,000 fish larvae.

As a result, a RMB1 billion reduction in exports would create more unemployment than a RMB1 billion reduction in investment spending.

(e) Reduction of disputes in international trade.

Further reduction in this service is anticipated.

In most cases a reduction of detections is accompanied by a commensurate reduction in false alarms, such that d' is relatively unchanged.

In May 2004, it convened an international conference on poverty reduction in Shanghai, China, which adopted the Shanghai Agenda for Poverty Reduction.

We are convinced that a continued reduction in non strategic nuclear weapons constitutes an integral part of the nuclear disarmament process and consider that the fundamental principles of transparency, verification, and irreversibility must be applied to all measures in this area.

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A further reduction of conscientious objector service, beyond the latest reduction in July 2004, would not be possible in the near future, although conscientious objectors would benefit indirectly from the gradual reduction of normal military service.

Several factors account for the reduction in risks.

Consultations and participation in national poverty reduction efforts

Use of indigenous knowledge in poverty reduction strategies.

Strengthening international cooperation in drug demand reduction programmes

There has been a reduction of over 90 per cent in the number of successful terrorist attacks, a 70 per cent reduction in the number of citizens killed and an 85 per cent reduction in the number of wounded.

A reduction in requirements is estimated in the amount of 2,660,100, which reflects a reduction of 1,126,700 with respect to the general insurance policy, and a reduction of 1,533,400 with respect to the insurance for terrorism acts.

The World Conference on Disaster Reduction, held in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, in January 2005 recognized the contribution of space technology to disaster reduction and emphasized the need to incorporate space based services routinely to support risk reduction.