That should start to change in 2009 as companies begin a number of test projects and in 2010 when large-scale commitments to the technology begin, Mr. O'Donnell said.
It would be very surprising if DfID allowed itself to fall into that bear trap, given its hugely expanded aid budget, large-scale commitments in longstanding recipient countries, and commitment to achieving results for the poorest (which is a lot easier in stable situations than conflict).
This can help prove the concept behind the business model and allow an opportunity to make adjustments before large-scale commitments are made.
Perhaps this is because they associate their own theories of concepts with large-scale commitments about the way that philosophers should approach the study of mind and language.
They get a single coal plant with sequestration -- unlikely to come on the grid for years -- and she gets large-scale commitments to R&E.
Pilot programmes were viewed as particularly valuable because they gave stakeholders an early opportunity to see how an intervention could be delivered without making large-scale commitments.
There are many who claim that a large-scale commitment isn't necessary.
A large-scale rejuvenation of the city's economy needs a large-scale commitment, with the city's leadership on board.
But, more significantly, the rewards of success were elusive, narrowly socially distributed and (despite large-scale commitment of public resources) have never trickled down for a majority of citizens, who see no benefit from the success of their city – which is celebrated, not examined.
The settlement, reached in February after a year of talks and intervention by the Obama administration, was the second-largest in history involving the states, trailing the tobacco industry settlement, and represented the first large-scale commitment by banks to provide direct aid to borrowers.
But I am especially wary of a large-scale commitment of American forces.
