Brazil s firms are far more efficient than America s subsidized industry, which puts more energy into getting subsidies out of Congress than in improving efficiency. Some studies suggest that it requires more energy to produce America s ethanol than is contained in it.

(e) Improving the efficiency of the distribution of food aid.

Four Parties proposed projects targeting improved efficiency of lighting.

Emphasizing the need to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public administration,

Emphasizing the need to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public administration,

Provided this capacity remains in good repair, job losses through improvements in the efficiency of domestic production or through outsourcing to low wage countries will enhance standards of living.

The Division will consider how to further enhance efficient planning and early implementation of mandates.

We will need improved energy efficiency, through green buildings and more efficient appliances.

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Recalling decision 15 COP.6 on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST),

They are aimed not only at improving energy efficiency but also at reducing pollution.

We also support the ongoing work of the Secretary General to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Secretariat.

Assuming this is done, reliability assurance will be further improved the conduct of production Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing (proof) during the production process.

The Government had carried out an in depth study with a view to improving the efficiency of the Italian justice system and was making efforts to that end.

The lesson is clear We should focus our attention on making production more efficient, reducing waste, and addressing the problem of unsustainable consumption.

In every case, the ability of firms to respond to these factors depends critically on the efficient production systems and innovation.

The programme also aims to increase resource efficiency and better management by introducing the concept of cleaner production in participating industrial companies and to strengthen the capacity of local partners.

That judgement will be based on the Security Council's efficiency in resolving conflicts in the field and its capacity to improve the security of our peoples.

(c) Improving the efficiency and flexibility of the Investment Management Service in adopting new investment approaches requires a stronger and more sophisticated infrastructure.

The office of the Chief performs the policy and support activities for the efficient functioning of the Geneva Office so as to secure the production and operational activities related to its mandate and objectives.

For example, improving energy efficiency and material use efficiency has been undertaken in many sectors under cleaner production and environmental management initiatives.

The idea that energy efficiency means sitting in the dark, shivering in the winter and sweating in the summer is nonsense.

He encouraged the Evaluation Group to continue its work with a view to improving the Organization's efficiency and contributing to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.

Europeans would benefit directly through improved Internet access, lower energy costs, and more efficient transport links.

Despite the diversity in morphology seen between groups, improving foraging efficiency has been the main driver in the evolution in these lineages.

The law enforcement machinery needs to be made more competent and resourceful in pursuing cases of violence against women, particularly honour killings.

By enhancing the welfare state s efficiency, economic progress can occur without sacrificing this crucial source of long term growth.

The objective should be to improve the efficiency of government, to make sure that we get the most value for what we spend.

These projects are aimed not only at improving energy efficiency but also at reducing pollution, including the emission of greenhouse gases.

Overview The wild relatives of crop plants constitute an increasingly important resource for improving agricultural production and for maintaining sustainable agro ecosystems.

Three objectives should be targeted low cost alternatives to fossil fuels, greater energy efficiency, and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

But it is not enough for the US and European Union countries to improve their energy efficiency unless other countries do so as well.

The majority of project proposals in the industrial sector target energy efficiency gains, in particular the improved efficiency of industrial boilers and furnaces.

Where the private sector could improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the military, that should be encouraged, provided there was transparency, accountability and regulation.

The LRZ would enable local people to improve their livelihoods though the production of agricultural goods, the efficient delivery of services, and light manufacturing.

This coalition of the willing could agree to certain basic standards to forego building coal fired plants, increase automobiles fuel efficiency, and provide targeted assistance to developing countries to enhance their energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

A narrow focus on, say, developing better batteries, improving fuel efficiency, or making automobile production more sustainable is inadequate to catalyze the needed transformation.

Interest rate liberalization together with other financial reforms would help to improve the efficiency of capital allocation and to optimize the economic structure.

Syria is also stepping up its production and the effectiveness of its human resource development by reforming education, undertaking research and development, and developing professional and manufacturing facilities.

Despite the emphasis on improving the Organization's efficiency and effectiveness, and despite the human resources management reforms under way, the resources allocated to training seemed insufficient.

In agriculture and the agro industry, biotechnology could facilitate the development of improved crops and new products and contribute toward improving production.

Corruption limits growth, but low growth itself encourages corruption and makes it difficult to improve government effectiveness.

The reforms carried out under the leadership of the Director General were conducive to further improvement of the Organization's efficiency and the continued expansion of technical cooperation coverage with a view to providing better services to Member States.

It has also highlighted the need for improved transparency of the funding provided by developed country Parties, relevant international organizations and financial mechanisms, which would increase efficiency of the resources allocated and invested for the implementation of the Convention.

The present paper demonstrates the progress that has been achieved by farmers in mitigating and adapting to climate change effects by increasing the efficiency of their farming practices, reducing emissions, and adopting carbon sequestering practices.