Sentence examples for the countries progress from inspiring English sources

Endemic corruption in Romania and neighboring Bulgaria has impeded the countries' progress since they joined the European Union in 2007, becoming two of the bloc's poorest nations.

41 The WHO has recommended nine voluntary targets for global non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and 25 indicators for monitoring the countries' progress towards these targets.

The MIMS builds on the traditional Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey which is carried out by UNICEF in over 60 countries to monitor the situation of children, women and other vulnerable groups as a measure of the countries' progress toward national goals and global commitments.

Progress in education Despite the many challenges facing the country, progress is being made in education, health and access to safe drinking water.

"We are fully aware of our responsibility, and we must go forward quickly and with determination to make the country progress," Mr. Karamanlis said after meeting with Mr. Papoulias.

"I want the Taliban to stop war and drop their weapons and join the peace process to help the country progress, through sports and other peaceful activities," said Jafar Ahmadi, 18, another high school senior.

She notes that with 18,000 separate police departments and justice systems in the country, progress is sketchy and piecemeal.

Epitácio Pessoa, who was elected President of Brazil in 1919, wanted to make the country progress regardless of whether or not Congress passed the laws he proposed.

It would also reflect the number of jobs created for Emiratis, especially in the lesser-developed parts of the country, progress towards making the UAE more competitive as well as UAE advances in science, technology and research.

Making a difference The recent relative peace in the decades-old armed conflict in the Philippines has been an opportunity for UN agencies to help the country progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

"They're both dealing with the unknown: how far has the country progressed?" said the Rev. Al Sharpton in an interview.