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The related cost estimate of $9.8 million will provide for the implementation of 16 major engineering projects, including the construction of concrete water tanks, solid ablution units, warehouses and workshops for generators, transport and supplies, a fire brigade hangar, storage facilities for transport and engineering, office premises for the Joint

Under operational costs, the reduction of $405,400 in resource requirements is attributable to: (a) the cancellation of engineering projects under facilities and infrastructure, such as the construction of a new entrance at the Mission’s headquarters compound in Pristina; (b) restrictions in official travel, in particular for training and participation in conferences, purchasing tickets at least two weeks in advance and requesting United Nations agencies to participate in facilitation meetings on behalf of UNMIK in countries where United Nations agencies are present; (c) postponement of the

UNIFIL will continue to work with the Department of Field Support as a leader in commissioning initiatives to shift energy dependency to renewable

Regarding funding support for the arts groups, members in generally considered that the Administration should (a) ensure a reasonable and fair distribution of funding resources amongst arts groups; (b) review the existing mode of subsidy for the major performing arts groups to avoid stifling the development of non-subvented commercial arts

These savings stem from the provision of more cost-effective ground handling services in-house in Khartoum and El Obeid for the full period rather than contracting out to commercial vendors, the reduction of air flight hours, as improvements in maintenance and repairs to helipads have allowed for more efficient air fleet management that result in lower requirements for helicopters to position or reposition in Kadugli, the reduction in the holding of spare

Efforts are envisaged to: increase women’s participation in economic activities; strengthen the role of women in economic life and boost their economic rights; support women facing the challenges of economic globalization;

UNESCO foresees participation in CP Outcomes in improved governance and social protection, ensuring quality and inclusive education through curriculum revision and teacher training, especially for marginalized groups; strengthened capacities for data collection and management; strengthened environmental sustainability policy, programmes and implementation; HIV/AIDS prevention; access to effective knowledge systems and mechanisms; enhanced employment and livelihood opportunities through facilitation and support to develop an

Key strategies for ICT use by the poor include (1) linking ICT centres with various types of community media, including print and both cable radio and television; (2) building on existing assets and networks of the

The Commission highlighted the importance of capacity-building in the use of ICTs for

While the Subcommittee notes the benefits of implementing Basel III to increase the level, quality and transparency of banks' capital base, as well as the risk coverage of the capital framework, some members including, Hon James TIEN and Hon SIN Chung-kai, are concerned about the impacts, in particular, on the borrowing costs of the banking sector and the general business, whether it will be necessary for AIs to raise capital in order to fulfil the Basel III requirements, and whether AIs will become more