The phrase "are undermining attempts" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions or behaviors that negatively affect efforts or initiatives aimed at achieving a goal.
Example: "The recent policy changes are undermining attempts to improve employee morale and productivity."
Alternatives: "are sabotaging efforts" or "are hindering attempts".
Abuses by Iranian-backed Shia militias in Iraq are undermining attempts by the Baghdad government to woo the Sunni tribes whose support is needed to counter IS.
Campaigners say the ongoing removals to Italy and other countries on Europe's borders are undermining attempts to relieve pressure on these countries.
As research has shown, there's deep dissatisfaction with energy companies – and these attitudes are undermining attempts to promote energy efficiency, with only 44% of customers interested in having a smart meter installed in their home.
In doing so, he said, Berlin was undermining attempts by Europe to become a convincing defense player.
"The high ANA attrition rate is undermining attempts to develop a trained and experienced cadre of NCOs and soldiers," the US government report warned.
What do they defend?" Sultanzoy said endemic corruption and nepotism in the government of President Hamid Karzai was undermining attempts to build a state worth fighting for.
Others aren't so sure, and wonder whether the decision to wring as much money as possible out of the bout by offering it on pay-per-view is undermining attempts to re-engage the broader sporting public.
The euro's recent strength is hurting even the area's champion exporter, Germany, and stymying hopes among weak economies that they can trade their way out of trouble.François Hollande, the French president, said this week that the euro's strength was undermining attempts by countries like France to regain competitiveness.
"As Mo said, we are amused that suddenly we are getting all this attention from the West," says Mr Jonah, who dismisses claims that Chinese money is undermining attempts to reduce corruption in Africa, such as the British-led Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)."I don't think China has taken the wind out of EITI," he says.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said such efforts were "undermining" attempts to reach a peace deal with the rebels.
"The collapse in part-time student numbers in England is undermining attempts to tackle the skills crisis in the economy," said Mr Horrocks.
