Context/Background Sample Clauses

Context/Background. The first President of Kazakhstan, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, in his Strategy “Kazakhstan-2050” claims that “if we want to become a developed and highly-competitive country we have to become a well-educated nation” (Xxxxxxxxxx, 2012, p. 21). One of the very first steps to develop national education was establishment of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) that were and still are considered as the main educational platforms to implement the most recent effective approaches to teaching and learning (OECD, 2014). The most talented and gifted students that have undertaken a rigorous selection process can receive a grant to study at these schools («Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools» Autonomous Educational Organisation, n.d.). The most educated and experienced teachers of different ages are selected on a competitive basis to teach those gifted students (XXX XXX, 2013). Apart from local Kazakhstani teachers working at these schools, all NIS schools employ international staff that are responsible for bringing international methods to teaching and learning as well as sharing their valuable experience with other local colleagues (Xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, & Bridges, 2014). All the facilities are provided for students‟ effective learning with the last modern equipment being supplied in the science laboratories, libraries and all other classrooms (AEO NIS, 2013). It might be then concluded that in order to cover all those needs, a significant amount of money is spent to sustain NIS schools. As a result, it can lead to high expectations from taxpayers, parents and the management company who anticipate students to have great academic achievements. However, since NIS schools implement a complex curriculum that is focused on achieving advanced use of three languages by including them as a language for instruction as well as teaching scientific subjects at an advanced level, the whole process of studying becomes challenging for students to deal with (Xxxxxxxxxxxxx, et al., 2014). In addition, the whole learning process of gifted students might be triggered by “their negative attitude to the school environment, their low self-motivation, low self-regulation, or low self- efficacy” (Xxxx & XxXxxxx, 2002, p. 115). On the other hand, a quantitative study conducted on a sample of 178 gifted high school students has found out that positive relationships of gifted students with their teachers might bridge the gap between the students‟ intellectual abilities and their academic performan...
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Context/Background. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Department of Finance (DFIN), along with the Central Bank of Ireland have a joint responsibility for reporting historic and forecast Government Finance Statistics (GFS - see section 3 below) for Ireland. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) plays an important role in providing data on the Local Government sub-sector of General Government. The EU Commission, Eurostat (ESTAT) and the European Central Bank (ECB) are increasing their efforts to assure the quality of GFS, including increased assurance on the robustness of systems and the upstream data. In this context, clarity with regard to the roles and responsibilities of key players in the production of GFS is very important. Also of note in this context are: • Excessive Deficit Procedure Reporting Regulation - Council Regulation (EC) No. 479/2009 as amended by Council Regulation 679/2010 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 220/2014; • Statistics Act, 1993; • Regulation 1173/2011 on the effective surveillance in the Euro area and other “six pack” measures; • Directive 2011/85/EU on requirements for budgetary frameworks of the Member States; I. No 508 of 2013 which transposed the Budgetary Frameworks Directive into national law; • Regulation 679/2010 in relation to the examination of upstream data; • The Irish Statistical System and the objectives of the National Statistics Board in their Strategy for Statistics1;
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Context/Background. The signatory counties – Coos, Xxxxx, Douglas, Josephine, Lake and Lane - have been hard-hit by the demise of the traditional timber industry. This fact, the impending loss of “Payments to Counties” funds, and the current economic recession have created a social and economic “crisis” in the region. But with crisis comes opportunity, and the counties have recognized that regional cooperation is the key to a prosperous future. Indeed, the counties are rich in the natural resources, innovative spirit, and will necessary to develop high-quality clean energy projects. Moreover, the Governor has made development of renewable energy sources one of his highest priorities, and the Oregon University System is at the cutting edge of clean energy technology. Finally, the counties recognize that together they will have opportunities to influence both policy and economic development in a way that none of them could alone. Because of that convergence of interests, the counties have decided to work supportively to create an alliance aimed at attracting and stimulating the development of alternative energy and energy efficiency projects, a.k. a. “clean energy” projects.‌
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Context/Background. This is the first formal Agreement between SCC and SCL. SCL started trading in April 2017 as a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) wholly owned by SCC, with its remit being to operate as a business within the adult social care markets, deriving 80% of its total income from SCC contracts. SCC directly awarded to SCL two contracts for a range of services including residential care; day centres; complex reablement; Shared Lives; Supported Employment and Supported Living. Since trading in April 2017, SCL was directly awarded a further two contracts in April 2019 for Supported Living and Extra Care services and has taken on work under the Supported Living Framework in 2024. The trust in SCL to deliver good quality services has grown and the relationship between both parties has been characterised by SCL taking a ‘can do approach’ supporting SCC wherever possible. This includes responding rapidly and effectively in situations where other providers in the marketplace have failed, as well as taking on very complex individual packages of care that no other provider has been able to support. As a wholly owned company, SCL has a unique relationship with SCC and the manner of working is different to that of any other local provider. The relationship is focussed on SCL being part of the SCC ‘family’ thereby becoming a key resource for SCC and creating value.
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Context/Background. 1.1 The National Airlines Council of Canada
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Context/Background. One of the main tasks of EU-PolarNet is to implement a continuous dialogue with relevant units of the European Commission and to provide advice to them or other national policy makers on questions about Polar–related topics: • The PPGP will support EU-PolarNet in policy-related questions asked by the European Commission or other decision makers. • The PPGP’s mission is to provide evidence-based advice to the European Commission and other decision-makers through EU-PolarNet. • The PPGP consists of experts from the economic, scientific and societal sectors nominated by the EU-PolarNet partners. It shall react quickly on questions coming from the EC or other decision makers via the EU-PolarNet coordinator. The PPGP must ensure that the views it expresses are representative of, and the services it provides are in line with, EU-PolarNet needs. • The Panel will support EU-PolarNet in its relation with the EC and policy makers. • The Panel is established in order to provide evidence-based advice on pressing policy issues related to the Polar Regions. The Panel has the following roles: o to respond to requests from EU-PolarNet, and possibly through EU-PolarNet from the European Commission and other national policy makers, to issues related to the Polar Regions, o to consult with any actor in the Polar Regions, for the benefit of EU policy makers and their counterparties in EU-PolarNet member states. • The Panel will fulfill this role by: o being constituted so as to be representative of the key sectors of the Polar Regions; o meeting only on request; o participating in the EU-PolarNet policy briefing meetings.
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  • BACKGROUND Purchaser wishes to purchase a Revenue Sharing Note issued by the Company through xxx.Xxxxxxxx.xxx (the “Site”).

  • General Background (Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)

  • Background Screening VENDOR shall comply with all requirements of Sections 1012.32 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes, and all of its personnel who (1) are to be permitted access to school grounds when students are present, (2) will have direct contact with students, or (3) have access or control of school funds, will successfully complete the background screening required by the referenced statutes and meet the standards established by the statutes. This background screening will be conducted by SBBC in advance of VENDOR or its personnel providing any services under the conditions described in the previous sentence. VENDOR shall bear the cost of acquiring the background screening required by Section 1012.32, Florida Statutes, and any fee imposed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to maintain the fingerprints provided with respect to VENDOR and its personnel. The parties agree that the failure of VENDOR to perform any of the duties described in this section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling SBBC to terminate immediately with no further responsibilities or duties to perform under this Agreement. VENDOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SBBC, its officers and employees from any liability in the form of physical or mental injury, death or property damage resulting from VENDOR’s failure to comply with the requirements of this section or with Sections 1012.32 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes.

  • Criminal Background Checks Provider and College reserve the right to conduct criminal background checks on Resident to determine Resident’s suitability to live in Residence Facility, and Resident consents and agrees that Provider and College has permission to conduct criminal background checks on Resident.

  • Background Checks The State may require that the Contractor and Contractor Parties undergo criminal background checks as provided for in the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Administration and Operations Manual or such other State document as governs procedures for background checks. The Contractor and Contractor Parties shall cooperate fully as necessary or reasonably requested with the State and its agents in connection with such background checks.

  • Introduction and Background The purpose of this Schedule 2 (Contract Services and Contract Supplies) is to set out the characteristics of the Contract Services and/or Contract Supplies (as the case may be) and Funding that the Provider will be required to make available to all Contracting Authorities in relation to Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 (as the case may be) and to provide a description of what the Contract Services and/or Contract Supplies (as the case may be) and Funding will entail.

  • Criminal Background Check It is the Responsibility of CHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. to make certain that its employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors, who have contact with students receiving services are fingerprinted and have a background check in compliance with Family Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Section 5-551 through 5-557. CHESAPEAKE CENTER, INC. may not hire, contract, or otherwise engage an individual to participate in this Cooperative Agreement who has been convicted of a crime involving child abuse or neglect; contributing to the delinquency of a minor; a crime of violence as set forth in Criminal Law Article §14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; or has evidence of a criminal history which in the opinion of Chesapeake Center, Inc. makes the individual unfit to participate in this Cooperative Agreement.

  • Background Check The Department or Customer may require the Contractor to conduct background checks of its employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors as directed by the Department or Customer. The cost of the background checks will be borne by the Contractor. The Department or Customer may require the Contractor to exclude the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors based on the background check results. In addition, the Contractor must ensure that all persons have a responsibility to self-report to the Contractor within three (3) calendar days any arrest for any disqualifying offense. The Contractor must notify the Contract Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of all details concerning any reported arrest. Upon the request of the Department or Customer, the Contractor will re-screen any of its employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors during the term of the Contract.

  • Background Investigation The BOARD is prohibited from knowingly employing a person who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit certain criminal offenses. If the required criminal background investigation is not completed at the time this Contract is signed, and the subsequent investigation report reveals that there has been a prohibited conviction, this Contract shall immediately become null and void.

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