V. Narayanasamy, minister of state for planning and parliamentary affairs, said the problem was caused by urbanisation and the "implementation of development projects" in India's fast-growing economy.

印度规划与议会事务部长纳拉亚·纳沙米(V . Narayanasamy)表示，这个问题是由城市化以及印度经济迅速增长过程中“推行开发项目”造成的。

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Galmudug regional government Minister of Planning Omar Mohamud warns that not implementing a long-term solution to the water problem will fuel the vicious cycle of droughts, hunger,and violence and keep the Somali people in the iron grip of poverty.

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The head of the South African Planning Commission, former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, welcomed the report.

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Mr Hassan also recently organised the arrest of a former minister accused of planning a Syrian-sponsored bombing campaign in Lebanon.

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He also organised the recent arrest of Michel Samaha, a former minister accused of planning a Syrian-sponsored bombing campaign in Lebanon.

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Another fun hearing will be the appearance of Planning Minister Nick Boles and Lord Taylor, chair of the External Review of Planning Practice Guidance before the Communities and Local Government Committee (at 4.30pm).

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