They are means to greater efficiency, higher growth and increased welfare.

The Maori unemployment rate remains significantly higher than that of non Maori, and the Government has therefore put in place employment initiatives specially aimed at Maori.

Considerable improvements have also been achieved in secondary enrolment rates.

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Reduction of the maternal mortality rate has been slow in improving.

Annual rate of autonomous energy efficiency improvement in total and by sector

Further steps have been taken to improve the response rate.

He identified certain developments pertaining to Maori health, including increased Maori participation in the provision of health services, identification of specific resources for Maori health development, further integration of culturally appropriate practices in the health sector, a framework for the improvement of Maori health, and a focus on health promotion and prevention strategies.

We prefer to take the lead and do what we can to improve our conditions.

Enhancing organizational capacity, efficiency, performance, accountability, and results

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Mowgli. Mowgli.

The Russian Federation, on behalf of the Kimberley Process, wishes to reaffirm the commitment to develop and improve the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds, strengthen national certification systems and promote cooperation with the diamond industry in order to prevent the use of rough diamonds in funding conflicts.

Other measures included plans for the holding of conferences on indigenous health and indigenous youth, efforts to make the educational system more responsive to Maori needs and the improvement of health services for Maori.

And it moves up with Mao Tse Tung getting health, not getting so rich.

Reform and improvement in the field of Welfare

23. Mr. Yamagiwa (Japan) welcomed the improvement in the overall utilization of conference servicing resources to the extent that the utilization factor had exceeded the benchmark of 80 per cent.

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Other developments included the restructuring of Maori affairs administration, through the establishment of the Ministry of Maori Development, Te Puni Kokiri, in 1991.

50. The Committee expressed satisfaction at the improvement in utilization rates of the conference facilities at Nairobi between 1996 and 1997.

Third, reform measures must focus on improving relations, increasing efficiency and strengthening functions.

Secondly, as living conditions have improved, the incidence of poverty has fallen substantially.

11. While there have been improvements in both regular budget and peacekeeping collections, the overall rate of improvement is disappointing.

Maternal health care has improved, with a 20 per cent increase in medically assisted births.

The current contraceptive prevalence rate was 42.3 per cent, also indicating an improvement.

1.5. How can the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery of public services be further improved?

A Maori participant said that although there had been some decline in death rates for Maori, there were major causes for concern in areas such as sudden infant death syndrome and youth suicide.

16. Notes the efforts by the Secretary General to improve the utilization rates of the conference facilities at the United Nations Office at Nairobi for 1996 and 1997

30. The Government has reformed the tax structure, reducing overall rates while widening coverage through improved efficiency in collection.

Increasing the equitable access to and use of safe water and basic sanitation services and improved hygiene practices will reduce child mortality, improve health and education outcomes, and contribute to reduced poverty and sustainable development as a whole.

The goal of this health policy is to improve the state of public health, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality.

He stated that as the Fund's income continued to grow the ratio would continue to improve.

Involving women in environmental protection (waste management, improved fireplaces, reforestation).

(a) To improve the planning process in developing infrastructure facilities and services at all levels, and to improve the efficiency of their administration, management and operation in the countries of the region

His delegation acknowledged the significant efforts made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to streamline its functions and improve the efficiency of its operations.

The change from gross to net budgeting was thus effected smoothly.

Processing and marketing of agricultural products.

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Mowgli.

Mowgli!

Mowgli.

Trademarks legislation in Aotearoa has also been amended to prevent the registration of marks that would be culturally offensive to Maori.

429. With regard to the recently introduced electoral reform and its impact on Maori representation, the representative explained that the number of guaranteed Maori seats in Parliament under the new system had been increased from four to five and that the number of Maori seats would rise or fall depending on the number of Maori opting for enrolment in the Maori roll at the end of the Maori option period.

Essentially this means higher levels of school attendance and better health services, preservation of purchasing power, extension of social services, and improved housing conditions.

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