Finally, remarkable and lasting policy shifts will not be limited to countries in immediate financial trouble. German fiscal policy could soon look very different from the zero deficit bias that prevailed under the grand coalition that governed from 2005 until 2009.

Improvements

But the impending shifts in Britain s politics and its EU relations are bound to draw attention to the economy s extreme dependence on foreign finance.

2. In the Asia Pacific region, the shifts in the global strategic balance have already led to adjustments in the policies of the major Powers as well as in those of the regional countries.

Anything break yet?

In their wake, a notable shift has emerged, with a new generation of politicians claiming to herald a fresh approach and profound changes in French policy towards Africa.

The following positive developments emerged in 2003

In virtually every country structural shifts are taking place.

The changes in the East hastened the shift.

Some improvements have already emerged in this regard.

Patterns of inward FDI are changing, reflecting responses key transnational corporations (TNCs) to policy developments in the direction of more liberalization and deregulation in developing countries and growing business opportunities in those countries.

However, some changes have been made, particularly in the coffee industry.

However, in the last three months, there has been a positive change of attitude on the part of Iraq.

1.58 This momentum has translated into developments in a number of areas.

Over the past year there have been certain positive developments in the world economy.

Positive developments are expected in Ulster and in other hot spots of the planet.

This year has witnessed major strides towards sustainable peace in the Sudan.

Policy changes

Economic improvement would naturally affect political freedom.

During the period covered by this report, progress in this area has been minimal.

Without doubt, there are positive developments in sight.

There have also been significant advances in communications, navigation, meteorology and sensing.

C. Cultural change and improved communication

But here, too, certain positive shifts are beginning to occur.

Because it looks like shifts of itself.

An Earthquake in Chinese Politics?

Is it out there with the politicians?

More focus on non acceding EU countries Trade policy changes New models in non acceding EU countries

Environmental policy relevance

We must all recognize the great strides that have been made in the pacification of the Central American region.

There had been positive developments in the field of nuclear, chemical and conventional disarmament.

11. During the early 1990s, significant progress had been made in the area of nuclear disarmament.

monetary policy

That positive trend shows that the efforts made have been a step in the right direction.

There have also been important shifts in organizational structures and approaches of organized criminal groups.

Please indicate any progress made with respect to ratification of the Optional Protocol.

In addition to the impressive quantitative progress in universalising the Convention, important qualitative gains have been made.

Undoubtedly, progress has been made in some situations, where we have seen changes on the ground.

Despite some improvements, the answer remains mixed.

However these positive developments should not lead to complacency.

And if you haven't learned about shifting yet, don't worry about that.

The Committee welcomed the progress made in the situation in Burundi, including

Is SCP addressed in the SD, economic and social development policies?

I am speaking not only about shifts in population and relative power.

There we have been heartened by the movement of several of our neighbours towards reconciliation and social justice.