The participants called on countries to work with UNESCO to mobilize international donors to increase financial support for ECCE.

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Already, she said, news of the impending move had precipitated an increase in financial support from alumni and supporters of the university.

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While the re-election of President Obama is seen good news for green tech companies, whether the government will increase its financial support and successfully push for emission-reduction policies remain to be seen.

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