Washington, DC, offers an example of a local programme with good intentions, high costs and limited efficacy.

华盛顿哥伦比亚特区在当地推行了一项计划，起到了表率作用。不过虽然出发点很好，但是耗资高且收效甚微。

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He or she can tell you how much weight you need to lose, and may be able to recommend a local programme to help you.

他或她会告诉你需要减重多少，也可能向你推荐一个本地减肥项目。

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Continuing research, technical innovation, and adaptation of the programme strategy to local circumstances were critical factors in the success of the eradication effort.

持续研究、技术创新、适应当地情况的战略规划是根除努力取得成功的关键因素。

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The increase in local programme production should enhance the appreciation of Caribbean cultural heritage, particularly among youngsters.

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But Start-Up Chile, a local programme to encourage entrepreneurs, is doing rather well, as our Silicon Valley correspondent reports from Santiago (see article).

ECONOMIST: In the war for talent, America can learn a lot from Chile

The latest test was part of the wider local authority programme.

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