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External sources (not reviewed)

For Canada, those covered the terminal phase-out management plan for ODS in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector in Saint Lucia and the terminal phase-out management plan for Annex A Group I substances in Uruguay; for Italy, the umbrella project for terminal phase-out of ODS in the solvent sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the phase-out of methyl bromide as a soil fumigant in Morocco, and the terminal CTC phase-out project in Serbia; and for Spain, the phase-out of methyl bromide in horticulture in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

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The study would be of value to both the local and international community, for providing first-hand information on the level of contamination of EC in the commonly consumed local fermented foods in Hong Kong, for assessment of the associated health risk of dietary exposure to EC of the local population, and for submission of the EC contamination data to the JECFA database.

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The estimated useful lives and dates that the Group places the items of property, plant and equipment into productive use reflect the directors’ estimate of the periods that the Group intends to derive future economic benefits from the use of these items of property, plant and equipment.

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In this connection, the Subcommittee has discussed with the Administration whether it would consider releasing all multiplexes in UHF Band for mobile TV services, while using the Band III frequency spectrum for DAB services, as such arrangement will be more beneficial to consumers and preferable in terms of spectrum management.

Available knowledge for policy and programme design on youth has increased, whereas awareness of the positive role of youth in national development and peace has been strengthened.

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Scientists have found the Raspberry to have exceptional skin energizing and repairing properties thanks to its high content of flavonoids and Vitamin C. In its Lock-Around System ® HP, Clarins has combined it with Ascorbyl acid-2-glucoside, a new generation Vitamin C which continuously diffuses into the skin to provide a long-lasting, anti-free radical and anti-melanogenesis action.

In this connection, the Advisory Committee recalls that, in its first report on the proposed programme budget for 2010-2011, it noted the role of the Office of Information and Communications Technology in overseeing the global management of ICT and in reviewing budgets from all funding sources for all ICT initiatives and operations of the Secretariat (A/64/7, para. 63; see also A/62/793, para. 35 (b) and A/63/487, para. 21).

The Committee recommends that the Report continue to feature such elements as economic and social analysis of the impacts of disasters, descriptions of regional cooperation and analysis of the role of space applications and information and communications technology (ICT) in disaster risk reduction, in addition to new elements, such as (a) information on champions for disaster risk reduction, (b) social and psychological analysis, (c) coverage of community practices vis-à-vis global perspectives, (d) analysis of a possible linkage between the Hyogo Framework for Action and the Millennium Development Goals and (e) linkage to the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction.

As Canada did not wish to suggest specific topics, it referred to the following indicative examples of sub-themes that could be addressed under the proposed “outward-looking” approach, bearing in mind that the number of sub-themes would have to be limited: crime, human rights and the rule of law (that would include both the role of criminal justice in protecting human rights and the role of human rights in the justice system, and the role of the rule of law in both); crime and international peace, security and reconstruction (post-conflict and post-disaster situations); crime and technological change, including cybercrime, as well as the use of technologies by organized criminal groups and for trafficking, among other crimes; and crime and trade, commerce and the global economy (that could cover specific areas of economic crime and possibly corruption).

However, uncontrolled urbanization can be detrimental to human well-being and socio-economic development; such urbanization is a key contributor to environmental issues inside and outside the city, such as the unsustainable use of ecosystems supplying cities with resources and the contribution of cities to global issues, such as coastal/marine pollution (see figure XXVIII).

This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and the true and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

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One delegation expressed some concern with the proposal to “revitalise” the Executive Committee, noting that it was already carrying out important functions and should retain its advisory role to the Commission, but should not take decisions that were the responsibility of the Commission.

It welcomed Yemen’s interest in ensuring women’s rights and its acceptance of Bahrain’s recommendation to promote the role of women in society and their access to decision-making posts, as well as of other recommendations relating to discrimination against women.

It took the view that assistance from economically developed countries and multilateral funding agencies should play a more supportive role to enable lowincome countries, especially fragile and vulnerable countries, to overcome unfavourable socio-economic conditions.

Recognizing that all States Parties have a role to play, the Conference stresses that those States Parties seeking to build their capacity should identify their specific needs and requirements and seek partnerships with others, and that those States Parties, in a position to do so, should provide assistance and support.

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It also noted the important role of harmonization of railway legislation in view of the establishment of a more unified Euro-Asian legal framework for smooth railway transport operations between the two regions.

The following six high-level interactive thematic debates were organized as part of the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries: (i) Enhancing productive capacities and the role of the private sector in least developed countries; (ii) Resource mobilization for least developed countries’ development and global partnership; (iii) Harnessing trade for least developed countries’ development and transformation; (iv) Good governance at all levels; (v) Reducing vulnerabilities, responding to emerging challenges, and enhancing food security in the least developed countries; and (vi) Human and social development, gender equality and empowerment of women.

In addition, the ICBL noted that many efficiency issues they have raised touch upon the role of the United Nations and, in this regard, expressed appreciation for a constructive dialogue that has started in recent months between non-governmental organisations and the UN.