The core problem is the lack of a systematic, coordinated approach to education reform.

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Incredibly, it bears all the hallmarks of subprime with respect to a lack of transparency, a systematic failure to disclose and an utter absence of due diligence, good governance and accountability.

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Certainly everyone wants to recycle waste, and protect the environment, but we are limited by the lack of a viable systematic approach.

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"This latest blast shows the results of a systematic lack of oversight in contracts at Pemex that the company relies on for everything, including industrial security, " said Alberto Islas, a security expert in Mexico City.

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He notes in particular the lack of a law allowing a systematic witness-protection programme.

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With this meeting only a month away, the lack of time for systematic preparations is distressing.

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In schools, and now in social services, systematic inspection seems to raise standards, and to counteract the assumption that a lack of taxpayers' money is all that is wrong with public services.

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