Several alternative texts were proposed with a view to achieving a consensus, although a consensus was not reached.

In my delegation's view, the arguments for reform outweigh difficulties in reaching consensus.

Efforts must continue with a view to reaching a political consensus on a taxation system.

In his view, exclusions should not be permitted where consensus had been reached on a draft article.

Consultations have continued over the past few days with a view to achieving consensus on the draft resolution.

In our view, the global partnership for development should not be confined to some commitments of the Monterey Consensus.

But in our view that paper offers a real chance to move towards a consensus way forward on a programme of work.

While there is, in our view, broad consensus regarding the need for Security Council expansion, major differences exist regarding what kind of expansion should occur.

Here, I merely wish to reiterate that I would respond to the argument that some seek to impose the majority view through the vote by saying that we are very tired of having the minority view imposed on us through consensus.

We believe also that attention must be paid to the Secretary General's view that inability to reach consensus must not become an excuse for postponing this important action.

The view was expressed that, as there was no consensus on the United Nations assuming the role of supervisory authority, serious consideration should be given to alternative solutions.

It has been the consistent view of China that the reform of the Security Council should be realized through a gradual process of democratic discussion aimed at achieving consensus.

The consensus view among economists and policymakers is that the financial crisis and the euro crisis have damaged both demand and supply, but that a gradual healing process has begun.

In our view, it remains the most realistic proposal for the adoption of a programme of work, and South Africa therefore remains willing to join a consensus on its adoption.

In view of the above, a growing world consensus has emerged that the principles and foundations of public administration and governance must reflect the new local, national and global contexts.

There was consensus that the establishment of a follow up procedure was both legally possible and appropriate, with a view to securing State party action on the Committee's suggestions and recommendations.

The São Paulo Consensus requested UNCTAD to carry out analytical work with a view to facilitating and enhancing positive corporate contributions to the economic and social development of host developing countries.

The view was expressed that despite the difficulties in reaching consensus on the question of the definition and delimitation of outer space, member States should continue consultations on the item with a view to maintaining peace and security in outer space and promoting its peaceful use.

Nevertheless, my prediction gained bold front page headlines in many major newspapers throughout the world. It gained headlines, evidently, because it was still far from a consensus view, although concerns were mounting.

Nigeria took the view that the thirteenth session of the Commission should not serve as a pretext for reopening the debate on issues that had not been the subject of intergovernmental consensus.

The observer also expressed firm support by the EU for the Monterrey Consensus and its commitment to undertake all necessary actions with a view to assisting developing countries to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

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Reaffirms the importance of further implementation of the technical cooperation strategy with a view to enhancing the delivery of technical cooperation services of UNCTAD, in accordance with decision 478 (L) and the São Paulo Consensus

From the ongoing discussions, there seems to be consensus on the view that it is not possible to implement and realize the right to development without the cooperation and collaboration of all stakeholders and partners.

The Monterrey Consensus, with a view to strengthening the effectiveness of the global economic system's support for development, encouraged bringing gender perspectives into the mainstream of development policies at all levels and in all sectors.

It is hoped that broad based consultations with all relevant stakeholders during the preparatory process will enhance consensus on the key issues and recommendations with a view to increasing momentum for concrete action and enhancing accountability.

I assure you, Mr. President, that my delegation is prepared to continue to play a constructive role in the negotiations with a view to finding a consensus solution that will be satisfactory to all Member States.

He further claims that popular acceptance or belief cannot supersede human rights, and that the fact that there is a modern consensus reflecting the view that abortion is an acceptable practice does not make it tolerable.

Europe s Elusive Growth Consensus

Switzerland shared the view that it would be preferable to conclude by consensus the work on the proposed instrument expanding the scope of legal protection under the 1994 Convention and to do so as soon as possible.

1 The members of the Committee expressed the view that its method of work should normally allow for attempts to reach decisions by consensus before voting, provided that the Convention and the rules of procedure were observed.

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We would view the consensus adoption of this draft resolution as a demonstration of the solidarity of the international community with the work of the affected countries and the willingness to continue to give Chernobyl necessary international attention.

While the Monterrey Consensus did not fully address the concerns and special needs of small island developing States, we still view it as a useful and valuable framework for pursuing global development in a coherent and consistent manner.

This agenda item was first introduced into the agenda of the Commission at the ninth session in view of the importance of the subject to developing countries and the priority given to it by the São Paulo Consensus.

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The Monterrey Consensus is working.

Solutions need a global consensus.

São Paulo Consensus, paragraph 87.

So the Wikipedia governance model, the governance of the community, is a very confusing, but a workable mix of consensus meaning we try not to vote on the content of articles, because the majority view is not necessarily neutral.

The Monterrey Consensus not only recognized that enhanced financial flows are critical, but stressed the importance of staying fully engaged nationally, regionally and internationally with a view to ensuring proper follow up of the implementation of agreements and commitments.

We support an expansion of the number of elected seats only not permanent seats and we support an improved version of model B as a basis for negotiations among Member States, with a view to reaching a broad consensus.