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

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

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

The role of lead (pivotal) countries

16 March was pivotal, tragic and hectic.

In closing the interview, he asserts that the expansion of his television channels abroad will be pivotal to the unification of Europe.

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.

24. Stresses the pivotal role of mediation in reconciling differences

This confirms its pivotal role in the national economic system.

When it comes to the battle against AIDS, it is absolutely pivotal to encourage young people to follow the ABC strategy abstain, be faithful or use condoms.

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

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

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.

BEIJING History will be the ultimate judge, but there is good reason to believe that China s recently completed Third Plenum will come to be regarded as a pivotal moment in the country s development.

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.

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

Gradual implementation would enable the losers to adjust their behavior before it is too late, while sustaining momentum on pivotal reforms, which should be policymakers top priority.

It stars Shahid Kapoor and Rani Mukerji in pivotal roles in the story about a young woman who pretends to be a man to join an all male cricket team.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

There should be heightened awareness, both among members of society at large and among schoolchildren, of the pivotal role of education in achieving a sustainable development.

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.

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

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

Women continued to play pivotal roles in their families and, even in households with male heads, often contributed significantly to household needs.

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

The United Nations continues to play a pivotal role in the lives of all people with its vast network of activities.

Furthermore, the Special Unit will place greater emphasis on reaching out to traditional donors, pivotal countries, foundations and the private sector.

A commitment by the Palestinians to stop terrorism and incitement to further bloodshed, and by Israel to address the issue of settlements, remains pivotal.

Indeed, the private sector has a pivotal role to play in rural development, not just in Haiti but throughout the developing world.

Botswana therefore wholeheartedly supports the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission with enough authority to play a pivotal role in post conflict stabilization.

Recognizing the dynamism of the younger generations and their ability to play a pivotal role in developing international cultural bridges and ties

It occupies a pivotal position on our continent, bordering Egypt to the north and Kenya to the south, as well as seven other countries.

In this practical and incremental approach, the CD has played, and should continue to play, a pivotal role to achieve such concrete disarmament measures.

It took Bush six years of wrongheaded policies to finally admit that Iraq is not the only pivotal matter in the Middle East.

The High Commissioner underlined her intention to ensure that these proposals for a unified body would be developed in full consultation with the treaty bodies, States parties and other stakeholders and considered the role of the committee members to be pivotal in this enterprise.

The international community needed to redouble its efforts to improve the status of children, and the United Nations had a pivotal role to play in that endeavour.