However, the difficulties of integrating and valuing the assets of four companies, as well as legal issues, delayed the initiative.

Some troop contributing countries have delayed their contributions, necessitating others who depend on them to do likewise.

Some offices have reprioritized where possible, focusing on the completion of operational work, while delaying the production of reports.

It would be regrettable if ethnic confrontations or partisan politicking delayed the implementation of this key goal with respect to the modernization of Kosovo's public institutions.

In Northern Darfur, technical complications related to water supplies have delayed the relocation of some 25,000 displaced persons currently in Abu Shouk.

In June 2012, Gabon delayed the coupon payment on its 1 billion bond, pending the outcome of a legal dispute, and was on the verge of a default.

In regard to security sector reform, the Government and relevant stakeholders must immediately work out the problems that have delayed the commencement of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, which is essential for progress on the integration of the military.

The government has delayed setting a decarbonization target for electricity generation, there is uncertainty over pricing for green energy sources, and the Green Investment Bank is under financed.

Others, however, have noted that Estonia pursued strict austerity in the wake of the crisis, avoided a financial crisis, and is now growing again vigorously, whereas Greece, which delayed its fiscal adjustment for too long, experienced a deep crisis and remains mired in recession.