Sentence examples for encouraging state from inspiring English sources

So it is now encouraging state firms to invest in property in prime locations, and in infrastructure and other assets in mature markets.

But the first step is not encouraging: State officials have directed school districts and charter schools with suspicious results to investigate themselves.

He is encouraging state lawmakers to sign a pledge supporting his agenda in advance, supposedly dangling as carrots his support and funding.

In an effort to reduce the number of state employees, Gov. James E. McGreevey signed into law yesterday a bill encouraging state employees to retire early.

In the past, some British aid with its policy emphasis on privatisation (pdf) has been downright harmful, encouraging state governments such as Andhra Pradesh into policies that they have subsequently regretted.

"Acquiring equity oil and gas assets overseas is one of the important components of enhancing energy security," Mr. Deora said, and the government is encouraging state and private companies to "aggressively pursue equity oil and gas opportunities overseas".

But Mr Wang went further, encouraging state-affiliated trade unions (there are no independent ones) to be more active in representing workers' interests.

This was aimed at encouraging state-owned oil firms, whose profits have been threatened by the gap between high crude prices and prices at the pump, to refine more oil and boost supply to consumers.

Yet China can be forgiven for perceiving a pattern that seriously threatens its strategy of encouraging state-owned firms to spread their wings and secure the energy and commodities needed to sustain the country's industrialization.

The cost-sharing serves a crucial purpose, encouraging states to keep expenses in check.

The money is aimed at encouraging states to improve or close failing schools, keep the most-qualified teachers and expand well-run charter schools.