From the year 2000, emphasis has been placed on the acceleration of literacy efforts, in line with the UNESCO Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE).

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"I'm glad to see that this is not just a one dimensional military campaign but that great emphasis has been placed on the humanitarian aspect, " he said.

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As the largest prospective offshore acquisition by a Chinese company, emphasis has understandably been placed on the 900 million barrels CNOOC will add to its 3.3bn proved reserves.

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Much emphasis in the policy sphere has been placed on the delivery of generic and cheap drugs to the developing world.

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