The pilot schemes, which aim to assess the effectiveness of the government's plan to slow down the spread of TB in cattle in England, will be monitored by an independent group for a period of six weeks.

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Mr McNeill's modest aim is to assess what humanity has done to its environment throughout history.

ECONOMIST: The environment

Their aim: to assess their literacy challenges and try to overcome them.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

They aim to provide an interdisciplinary forum to assess what is known about ocean acidification and priorities for future research every 4 years.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The main aim of the trial is to assess the maximum dose of modified cells that can be safely injected.

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By combining clinical, social and research data, researchers aim to identify more effective treatments, improve drug safety, assess risks to public health and study the causes of diseases and disability.

BBC: Pipette and test tubes

At the same time, Africa will need to assess its relationship with China very carefully, with the ultimate aim of protecting valuable natural resources from exploitation while holding China accountable for its actions on the continent.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: An African "Marshall Plan"