In short, while the discussions in Almaty are important, the follow up is equally, or even more, important.

But and it's a pretty big but we forget.

While mandates are essential, the ability to carry them out is equally important.

23. Those measures, although important, were still inadequate.

Elections are a top priority but not a panacea.

While national and international initiatives were very important, the significance of regional cooperation should also be stressed.

But more importantly, focus and you can achieve.

While it is an important aspect of the reform of the Organization, this is not the end of the story.

However, while the linguistic ability of staff was important, so too were technical and managerial competencies.

Not as I'd like to be, but as I am.

Much as we believe that development is our responsibility, our means of self reliance are woefully insufficient.

73. Dual or multiple nationality, although not a universally accepted concept, was becoming an increasingly common phenomenon calling for a more pragmatic examination.

I said, more to show that though I was an officer,

Although the question of third States affected by sanctions was very important, the issue of target countries was no less important.

While it is important to reaffirm the agreed international development framework, it is equally necessary to move forward.

Economic growth is essential but not sufficient for the achievement of Goal 1.

I would like to stress that, while severe humanitarian crises in other parts of the world demand greater attention, humanitarian needs in Somalia should not be forgotten.

In that context, while the unit price for the expected output retained its role as an important element of comparison of proposals, it could not be regarded as the most important factor.

Despite a lot of difficulties, he still completed the task.

Lastly, while peacebuilding is crucial, it is only part of the conflict spectrum.

For example, while the Voluntary Principles had attracted home country interest, participants emphasized the importance of greater host country involvement.

He also emphasized that although children apos s rights were of major importance, human rights remained universal and indivisible.

While the presence of UNPREDEP has played an important role in this achievement, the Government also deserves great credit.

Although Krause's inclinations are more psychopathic than intelligent.

Security of tenure is highly important, especially for small farmers, to provide the motivation, although this is seldom enough by itself and greater attention must be given to securing the rights of local communities to trade in, and earn income from, the forest assets that they have restored.

While that issue is not a focus of our deliberations on the programme of work, it is nevertheless of crucial importance.

We told them we'd be there, but we'll turn around.

While efficient allocation of resources is important, equally important is the expansion of the existing capacity, i.e. growth through the expansion of the available resources.

Reductions in nuclear weapons, though significant, fell short of the New Agenda's expectations.

This time, although I'm more experienced, there's nobody waiting to meet me.

While the sponsors were conscious that such a level of engagement would require an important effort and resources by the stakeholders, they considered that such an effort would prove more efficient and give better results in the medium and long terms.

Even though she is much richer than any of you are.

Although maybe... the truth is better.

But not new. An old house we can fix up.

It won't be easy, but I'm going to get you back into the race.

And I will talk, even if I have nothing to say!

Although the latter is more difficult to evaluate in terms of specific outcomes, it nevertheless exemplified an important area of assistance by the United Nations system.

Although the importance of eliminating discrimination against women had been enshrined in national law in 1946, the concept dated back further.

However, despite the fact that SMEs are extremely important to developing countries, not least as contributors to employment and growth, the sector is often neglected by governments, which tend to favour larger firms (Dhungana 2003).

26. While official development assistance (ODA) was important it was no substitute for national action.

Even as a feminist she still considered that the mother's role was the greater when the children had two parents and was a double one when they had only one.

Humanitarian response, crucial as it is, must not become a substitute for political action.

Thus, although men did generally more paid labour, the total work contribution of women was considerably higher.

So it's more expensive, but it's wonderful.

Although a peace agreement will not be sufficient, it will be necessary.