Sentence examples for encouraged increases from inspiring English sources

OPEC managed to prevent price reductions during the 1960s, but its success encouraged increases in production, resulting in a gradual decline in nominal prices (not adjusted for inflation) from $1.93 per barrel in 1955 to $1.30 per barrel in 1970.

Harihara also encouraged increased cultivation in some areas by allowing lower revenue payments for lands recently reclaimed from the forests.

The government has encouraged increased production of staple vegetables, such as peas, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and corn (maize).

Recent healthcare policies have encouraged increasing interest in the concept of patient self-referral, specifically with regard to physiotherapy.

The authors of the report encouraged increased investment in agriculture research and outreach programs in the least developed countries after years of declining support.

The frequency has grown in recent years as Nato has encouraged increased "interoperability" – making command structures, communications, equipment and other areas as compatible as possible.

Last week, President Obama signed an executive order that encouraged increased information-sharing about online threats between the government and private companies.

Li said he encouraged increased public participation in cleaning China's water, soil and air.

Increased government support of family planning has encouraged increased donor support.

Over the past two decades, multilateral organizations have encouraged increased engagement with private healthcare providers in developing countries.

– HIV-positive pre-partum Families supported and encouraged increased closeness between women and their partners during pregnancy.