It was, however, becoming easier to predict the cost of space projects as more and more sophisticated cost analysis tools were being developed.

For example, some had valued property losses at original cost and some at replacement cost, and others had calculated a value based on the depreciated value of the original cost.

(e) On the cost side, the investment cost of management improvements.

Well, Mr. Stevenson, the high cost of living.

First, you become a Japanese.

New technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and new materials might make it possible to achieve increased performance at reduced cost.

In accordance with the understanding reached earlier, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations following the adjournment of this meeting.

But first, you must become Japanese.

Mr. Kitaoka (Japan) said that his delegation, having made every effort to foster consensus, regretted that the Committee had been forced to vote on the draft resolution.

His delegation was convinced that Mr. Yumkella would succeed in further broadening the Organization's programme of activities.

First, on a broad range of protection issues, we have made efforts to reach out and promote a dialogue with the members of this Committee.

The marked improvement in the Organization's situation provided a solid basis for further achievements under Mr. Yumkella.

Advanced materials continue to penetrate the marketplace, usually beginning in niche markets where performance is more important than cost.

Mr. Sunaga (Japan) said that his delegation had voted in favour of paragraph 12.

They include improving performance and reliability of ASCs through better processing technology and reducing costs of ASC components so that they are more competitive with conventional materials.

With the aim of sharply reducing transportation costs and serving to protect the space environment, Japan will proceed with advanced R amp D activities focusing on new fully reusable transportation vehicles based on a novel design concept by upgrading the results of development of an advanced H II launch vehicle and HOPE technologies.1

First, allow me to reiterate one of the fundamental aims of the United Nations the promotion of social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.

3. Mr. Kenshiro Akimoto (Japan) was nominated by his Government to fill the unexpired portion of the term of office of the member who had resigned.

The United Nations must be at the forefront in promoting women's participation in electoral processes.

9. Mr. Kawamura (Japan) said he endorsed the views of the previous three speakers.

The impact of shale energy on South America is twofold. For starters, there is the potential for cheaper imports for those countries with no gas (Chile) or where local demand could exceed local supply (Brazil).

Education is a fundamental growth tool and one of the EU Lisbon strategy main prerequisites.

20. The Advisory Committee points out that an efficient inventory system and effective property control are prerequisites to cost effective procurement.

Greater use of advanced machinery and equipment and gradual adoption of mechanization and automation will bring down unit processing costs.

And advancing retes became cultural emblems.

In Thailand, for example, the push for quality control in the fisheries sector had come from major importing markets, such as Japan, which originally shaped Thailand s inspection system.

In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject.

The higher cost of imported inputs due to devaluation and higher cost of credit due to liberalization measures have been prohibitively high for SMEs.

But the vehicle itself is going to be a very, very controlled environment.

He further warned against the placement of non offensive weapons around satellites or non debris producing weapons as these weapons themselves could be targeted by parties using low cost, low technology weapons that create fields of debris and destroying the other more technologically advanced weapons.

The blueprints of the project will be ready this week, mr.

None of those figure into our cost, because first of all, we sell it at cost, and the governments distribute it.

Governments should carefully evaluate direct and opportunity costs, as well as projected benefits, before entering negotiations on the process.

In the interactive dialogue that followed, statements were made by Mr. Bengoa, Mr. Casey, Mr. Decaux, Ms. Hampson and Mr. Pinheiro, as well as the observer for the non governmental organization Pax Romana.

45. Environmental costs arise in a number of ways, and the costs incurred will often improve the operational efficiency of the enterprise, as well as its environmental efficiency.

In the area of manufactures, discussions within UNCTAD centred on the diffusion of technological advances, particularly those brought about by micro electronics, and their effects on trade and development.

(ii) Goods whose import is subject to prior authorization in accordance with the provisions of the present Act.

Thus, the strength of the Organization must be high on our agenda.

Mr. Yamamoto (Japan) described some of the significant space related activities that had taken place in his country in the past year.

The Logistics Base has been evaluated using cost benefit and cost utility analyses.

It is now the policy of the subgroup to conduct a thorough cost benefit analysis of potential real estate options in a country before any agreement to proceed on common premises is reached.

As a result, Government agencies were classified in three categories (a) advanced (encompassing 26.7 per cent of all bodies) (b) moderately advanced (40 per cent) and (c) starting the process (33.3 per cent).

Scott first changed a watch for a book, then the book for money.

In order to carry out a cost utility analysis for the Base, it is necessary first to consider various scenarios which will require support from the Base in the near future.

The advanced state of modern science and technology, the accessibility of information in almost all areas of knowledge, and the significant reduction in the cost of industrial technologies, should all work only to the benefit of mankind.