The first step is transparency the second is accountability.

We consider both the report and the submission of the study as significant steps in the right direction.

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These are two important steps in the process of eradicating colonialism, which runs counter to the current evolution of civilization.

Two (of four) steps were taken to improve transparency in reporting on the budget and its development.

The cease fire and the deployment of United Nations and Russian observers are important steps in the right direction.

The promotion of economic development and the enhancement of the quality of life in the occupied territories are essential steps in establishing an environment conducive to smooth implementation of the peace process.

In particular, cooperation and exchange of information with developing countries and relevant international organizations were seen as crucial steps to combating and preventing those illegal activities.

Report on the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in Colombia, Un paso adelante, dos atrás (Bogotá, September 2004).

In particular, cooperation and exchange of information with developing countries and relevant international organizations were seen as crucial steps to combating and preventing those illegal activities.

Similarly, we support the recent Security Council resolutions 941 (1994) and 942 (1994), which we believe are steps in the right direction for putting an end to hostilities in the region.

The strengthening of the role of the General Assembly and the expansion of the Security Council, with the participation of developing countries in all member categories are important and necessary steps on the road to democratization and greater legitimacy.

Two steps, above all, are needed to restore confidence in liberty within the democracies affected by the legacy of 9 11.

The establishment, in March 1994, of the International Emergency Readiness and Response Information System and the creation of the post of Emergency Relief Coordinator are important steps towards achieving effective action by the United Nations in this area.

The others wipe the blood off our hands and feet. Each one of them has saved us a little piece of bread they feed us and we fall asleep till death, or beyond.

The successful rebalancing of the Government's budgets and the significant advancement made in the implementation of a single set of tax rules throughout the country are decisive steps towards moving economic reform forward.

In both cases, two basic steps are involved a consolidation of programme responsibilities in fewer programme divisions and the redefinition of programme responsibilities in the light of the programme functions review and the delegation of authority to the field.

12. In addressing the question of poverty, the long term goal is the elimination of poverty in all countries the alleviation and reduction of poverty are steps towards that long term goal.

The peace agreement signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which provides for mutual recognition by the two parties, and the agreement between Israel and Jordan represent important steps toward the creation of lasting peace in the region.

Curing this resource curse could make a major contribution to alleviating poverty and misery in the world, and there is an international movement afoot to do just that. The first step is transparency the second is accountability.

The Cairo Accord, which paved the way for the commencement of Palestinian self rule in the Gaza Strip and in Jericho, and the Israeli Jordanian Declaration, signed in Washington in July this year, are welcome steps on the difficult path towards the attainment of peace in that region.

The advent of Palestinian autonomy in the Gaza Strip and Jericho, pursuant to the agreements concluded, and the significant progress in the negotiations between the Jewish State and Jordan are significant advances towards a just and lasting settlement of the question of the Middle East, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly.

The existence of the International Criminal Court and the fact that the Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, may refer to the Court serious human rights violations in States not parties to the Rome Statute constitute significant advances towards ending impunity.