If we start from that position, then I think we're going to be able to make progress in the future.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama at Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

Earlier this month, Ms Villiers said an economic package aimed at helping business in Northern Ireland may be withdrawn if the executive failed to make progress on a shared future.

BBC: Theresa Villiers

It is understood the first minister and deputy first ministers will announce how they intend to make progress towards building a shared future.

BBC: Robinson and McGuinness to outline shared future plans

We do not anticipate a significant change in the economic environment in the near future but we expect to continue to make progress in 2013.

BBC: Debenhams store

Third, we need to make progress on other global challenges that are essential to the future security and prosperity of the world.

WSJ: Lawrence Summers and Timothy Geither: Our Agenda for the G-20

Future funding decisions will be guided by the progress that we make in achieving these goals.

CNN: Bush: 'It is time for America to take the next steps' in space