Europe s external environment is not helping, either.

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

That proved decisive.

This is a major handicap in addressing the issue.

What happens next is crucial.

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.

2005 is a key year for Kosovo.

Donor support was critical throughout the transition process.

There, too, vision, leadership, and consensus building have played a critical role.

(c) The day to day monitoring of investment and operational activities is critical

The presence of landmines had a crucial impact on development.

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.

Such assistance could well be crucial to the successful prosecution of alleged offenders.

Instead of divisive vote let us opt for a decisive dialogue.

The greatness of that event carries with it a truly fateful significance for all of humankind.

This malicious statement warrants a resolute and strong response from the international community.

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

The year 2005 has been a crucial year for advancing the opportunities for young people at the international level.

Education plays a crucial role in providing young people with the skills needed for active citizenship.

It is now time for the General Assembly to take decisive action in that regard.

In that mission, how we fare in the fight against AIDS is crucial.

The United Nations plays a crucial role in international peace and security.

The sharing of experience among countries is critical to this endeavour.

Of course, the international community's political support for the peace process remains crucial.

This has been a decisive factor in establishing the extent of influence of the principle of geographical distribution.

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

In the open terrain of South Africa the marksman was a crucial component in battle.

Development of an effective set of flight controls was a critical advance in the development of aircraft.

It will also be decisive for achieving further internal reforms and general progress in the country.

United Nations involvement in both of these processes was critical to their success.

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.

Political commitments can make a critical difference in conflict affected countries and regions.

During the American Revolutionary War the French Navy played a decisive role in supporting the Americans.

We reaffirm our support for the Agency in its mission to promote and facilitate the development of nuclear technology for peaceful uses, as embodied in article II of its statute.

The support of the Security Council and of the international community is therefore increasingly becoming critical.

We thank the Committee's Monitoring Team, which has made a critical contribution to the action and the thinking of the Committee.

We believe that the stability and sovereignty of Lebanon are decisive for the maintenance of regional peace and security.

The role of civil society, especially of communities with local knowledge, is crucial.

National reconciliation will be crucial in the achievement of a long term comprehensive settlement of the Afghan conflict.