Based on surveys of local officials, patronage, not merit, has become the most critical factor in the appointment process.

A critical factor is large scale, non destructive creation.

Self trust is a critical factor in trust creating.

The most critical factor for the success of a common payroll system is the leadership commitment and the support from senior management.

And you need the fourth factor, which perhaps is the most important factor.

Mission critical refers to any factor of a system (equipment, process, procedure, software, etc.

Self discipline the most important factor for success.

These are convincing arguments. But they fail to account for one critical factor historical context.

Instead, it addressed those that were deemed most critical, most essential and most feasible.

After all, parents are always the most important factor.

While very important, international assistance and cooperation are not, in the final analysis, the critical factor.

Of these fuels, oil is the most critical.

The factor most responsible for that fire is breast density.

Most critical, though, is the condition of local leadership.

As the sanctions regime is the most critical element in stopping the war, the Tribunal must be the most critical element in sustaining peace.

259. Another critical factor with direct impact on fertility levels is the age of girls when they marry.

Awareness can be the most significant factor in motivating environmental action.

That's a new economic factor, which is fascinating to most people.

But if Americans are critical of Europe, they are also self critical, far more so than most Europeans.

Indeed, another critical fundamental factor that has been sustaining high gold prices might prove far more ephemeral than globalization.

My delegation shares the view that one of the most positive outcomes of the Conference was the overwhelming recognition that the empowerment of women was a critical factor in dealing with the population issue.

However, the contribution factor is allotted the most weight, 70 per cent, the population factor stands at 5 per cent, and the membership factor is reduced to 25 per cent.

The most critical part of a rebreather is the oxygen sensors.

The most critical part of a rebreather are the oxygen sensors.

For me personally, the most critical lesson of all is this

And you can check with the most critical authorities of all...

Aware that international cooperation remains a critical factor for the success of all national efforts to address the crisis situation,

The second most important factor in explaining the pay gap was industrial segregation.

Anger is the most obvious factor for, and manifestation of, violence and conflict.

Doing business and all, I've learned that people are the most important factor.

The critical factor now is to ensure that the review process is thorough and prepares us well for next year's negotiations.

258. The role and status of women is another critical factor influencing a country apos s efforts to reduce fertility levels.

The development of adequate programme information systems for headquarters is most critical.

But transfers from the African diaspora stand out as the most significant contributing factor.

She is most critical of Helen whom Penelope blames for ruining her life.

Assistance is often negligible during the most critical period after a peace settlement.

Mr. Desanker mentioned that the most critical constraint is likely to be funding.

The Prime Minister has therefore requested the retention of 58 most critical posts.

Children are the most affected by the conflict, showing critical signs of distress.

In inter state politics, the most important factor will be the continuing return of Asia.

The abolition of trade barriers is the single most important factor for world economic growth.

Another critical factor for the development and diffusion of innovation in public service delivery is well educated and well trained public sector employees.

208. The Director of the Africa Division responded that the decline in resources was a critical factor for all programmes in the region.

The support of the international community, and the United Nations in particular, was a critical factor in our final victory over that system.

Productive employment by women is also a critical factor in the eradication of poverty, both at the household level and for national economies.