We do not regard the generic character of our message as an impediment but rather as a strength of our analysis and believe that a carefully introduced, well developed and implemented commitment intervention can be successful across a wide range of pro-environmental behaviors (Lokhorst et al. 2013).
So, three years on, have commitment-makers implemented their commitments, and how do those commitments contribute to reaching the goals of the Global Strategy?
"Southern countries are moving forward to make progress to end poverty; donors need to catch up in implementing their commitments," said its Mexico director, Carlos Zarco.
Under the settlement, Google also agreed to apply "the principle of improvements and clarifications made in implementing these commitments" in every country in which it operates AdWords, its keyword advertising system.
Many developing countries, including India and Pakistan, say they will not even discuss an agenda for further liberalisation unless they are granted some leeway in implementing previous commitments in such areas as intellectual property and customs practices.
Involving civil society groups in creating, implementing, monitoring commitments, getting citizens involved -- above all -- should be a requirement, it's not a luxury or a courtesy.
Given the high regard in which he is held by other police chiefs around the country, Kerlikowske has the potential to provide much needed national leadership in implementing the commitments that Barack Obama made during the campaign.
SDW and PBE will assist divisions in developing indicators for assessment of progress made in implementing their commitments under the Gender and Development Plan of Action.
