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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although maybe... the truth is better.

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

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).

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

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

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.

But more importantly, focus and you can achieve.

The scale of assessments, while important, was not linked to the critical financial situation.

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

Important though it was, development assistance was no substitute for the mobilization of national resources and of foreign investment.

Elections are a top priority but not a panacea.

Though evidently important, this issue has not received the attention and support it deserves.

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

That's more like it.

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

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

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

The need may not arise.

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

Although... It... It makes me feel lonelier...

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

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

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

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.

And lakes with fish have more mosquitoes, even though they eat them.

While the number of persons targeted for prosecution has gone down, serious accusations remain against many of the suspects who are no longer being considered for prosecution.

While the value of extradition was reiterated, the formulation of article 7 of the draft framework convention could be improved.

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

Despite a steady increase in the number of facilities number, these still fall short of providing the population substantial cover in many important areas.

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

We don't know why, but we do.

Though I should say that my son is best and is better than your children.

Although it's not strictly necessary for me to do so,

47. While government had an essential role to play in the start up phase, the provision of venture capital by the private sector was equally important.