They thus provide an important instrument for hedging price risks in commodity markets.

The attention of US President Barack Obama is centered on matters of great importance, such as the Middle East, his evolving strategy in Afghanistan, and the struggling American economy.

That is an important point to make, because in far too many countries democracy remains literally a blood sport.

This offers hugely exciting opportunities to investors.

China is at a turning point.

Local crime prevention councils are crucial.

The OSCE has considerable expertise in national minority issues, policing and the building of effective public institutions, which are so essential for the peaceful and sustainable development of Kosovo.

The falling of the Berlin Wall was truly a momentous occasion.

But this view misses the point.

But this argument neglects an important point.

Trade relations provide another all important lever.

Youth is a critical period in life.

All of this has important implications for emerging economies.

But seeing it clearly is an important first step.

Control of the Internet is a major issue in China.

These inquiries also helped scientists learn important lessons.

Lula also enacted critically important social policies.

They even have neuroses and identity problems, complex phenomena that the field of behavioral economics is finding relevant to understanding economic outcomes.

This is a very high hurdle.

These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar s unique biodiversity, which reflects the island s geological history.

The report also addresses three very topical issues the right to a fair trial in the context of the fight against terrorism, the activities of the International Criminal Court and the establishment of the Iraqi Special Tribunal.

An Israeli Syrian peace is a weighty strategic necessity for Israel, too.

But, at least in the case of Libya, a vital precedent has been set.

It was certainly a key moment when Bush chose him.

The existence of a strategy is already a very positive step forward but it is just the beginning.

Desertification monitoring and assessment is given priority ranking in the organizations' programmes.

These are all very important issues. But the mere figures are simply not enough.

These are the first skirmishes in a highly significant debate for Europe.

The ways these crises were handled offer important lessons.

But it is a crucial step toward establishing order and enhancing the newly elected government s legitimacy.

Private public partnerships are potentially very important.

Iran s contribution will be very important in bringing this about.

It also raises important questions about civil society s role in a democracy.

But human rights are not just symbols they are also tools.

Successful reform will be an important step in preventing the decline of American power.

The Shanghai free trade zone promises to facilitate progress in three crucial areas.

Regional cooperation is extremely important in building mutual trust in the southern Caucasus.

This is all quite technical, but it matters a great deal for the welfare of populations.

Several speakers emphasized that the current rule for graduation from least developed country status, an issue of critical importance to small island developing States, requires re examination.

The lack of effective global economic governance has important implications for capital flows.

This is a matter of major importance, for which a good understanding between Russia and the US is essential.

FLORENCE Major economic crises are inevitably also structural milestones.

There are at least five important interconnected transitions embedded in China s new Five Year Plan

Christine Lagarde, a competent and well regarded technocrat, will have her hands full with three important challenges.

Keynote speakers will attempt to provide answers to critical questions put forward in the present document.