Europe s external environment is not helping, either.

(c) It may be an impediment to electronic commerce.

This is a major handicap in addressing the issue.

The world has changed since the inception of the Special Committee's mandate, and younger generations are taking over.

It constituted a dangerous obstacle to economic and social development in the developing countries.

The objects of anger are perceived as a hindrance to the gratification of the desires of the angry person.

On the other hand, it is considered that accreditation to the Economic and Social Council remains a constraint.

Disparities and inequalities stand in the way of countries' achieving the Goals.

One participant noted that the political exception clause was an obstacle to international cooperation.

Normally, this dovish bias would be a handicap nowadays, it is an advantage.

They have the potential to seriously impede trade liberalization and deter the international flow of capital.

The cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotic drugs is another impediment to the consolidation of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.

Another key obstacle at the governmental level involves existing regional and local governments with disparate skills, awareness and knowledge.

If the law in itself does not present formal impediments to the registry of land for a women heads of households, the attitude of public employees, and the fact of the transaction being extremely bureaucratic can constitute important barriers that conspire against the legalization of land rights.

The proponents of this position correctly note that the perpetrators of such terrorist acts, even if protected as POWs or civilians under the Geneva Conventions or, where applicable, Additional Protocol I, do not enjoy any immunity from prosecution for their pre capture offences, including terrorist acts, whether committed prior to or during the hostilities.

Real or perceived political instability has represented the principal deterrent to foreign and regional investment in plants and equipment.

The Almaty Programme of Action recognized that excessive transit transport costs posed a major barrier to access to foreign markets.

The continuation of those practices seriously impedes the implementation of a comprehensive, lasting and just peace in the Middle East.

The procedure for indirect access should not be so burdensome and time consuming as to act as an impediment to access to bank information.

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (187), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

With lyrics in English and Bantu, Sela Sela is a song about the celebration and joy shared by all peoples, breaking the barriers that present an obstacle to peace and unity.

Therefore, desertification ranks among the greatest environmental challenges today and is a major impediment to meeting basic human needs in drylands.

Additional progress has been made in reducing the unsustainable debt burdens impeding the ability of developing countries to meet the Millennium Goals.

Considering that problems created by uncertainty as to the legal value of the use of electronic communications in international contracts constitute an obstacle to international trade,

This and a general lack of education services for indigenous peoples prevent them from interacting effectively with the dominant society.

This provision could block the access of women to certain bodies, even if in practice that is not always the case

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (one hundred and eighty seven), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue and that continue to be overdue, in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (two hundred and fifteen), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ.

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

Despite the existence of cost effective interventions, the lack of financial resources is a major obstacle to increasing road safety substantially.

The Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan, Palestinian lands, and the Lebanese Shaba farmlands continued to form an obstacle to sustainable development in the region.

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue and that continue to be overdue, in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

Separatism is not only the main threat to our country's peace and security it is also the main obstacle to the further consolidation of the independence and the statehood of the Republic of Moldova and a hindrance to its economic development.

And I found myself looking at the Paralympics and thinking how incredible how technology's been harnessed to prove beyond doubt that disability is no barrier to the highest levels of sporting achievement.

Considering that the proliferation and illicit circulation of and traffic in small arms impede development, constitute a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

Inadequate financial resources and lack of capacity at the national and local levels continue to constrain implementation, particularly in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

This disregard by the parties to the conflict for the ceasefire commitments they have undertaken in various agreements remains an obstacle to any effort to find a political solution to the crisis.

Considering that the illicit proliferation and circulation of and traffic in small arms impede development, constitute a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

Considering that the illicit proliferation and circulation of and traffic in small arms impede development, constitute a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

Considering that the illicit proliferation and circulation of and traffic in small arms impede development, constitute a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

Considering that the proliferation, illicit circulation of and traffic in small arms constitute an impediment to development, and a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

The councils are now functioning, but their capacity to deliver services to the population is seriously hampered by lack of qualified personnel, funding, logistics and infrastructure.

The recognition that crime is a major impediment to effective operations and to an environment conducive to attracting investment has raised the interest of the private sector in forming partnerships with crime prevention authorities.