1.   His single biggest source of work is Lester Lanin Orchestras, the society band group.

2.   Political parties and civil society groups have recently been pushing proposals for election reform, but the government has not yet committed to it.

3.   Security police also confiscated statements from civil society groups that were handed out to people entering the ornate conference center, where the talks are being held.

4.   The resolution requested OAS Secretary General Cesar Gaviria consult with government, opposition and civil society groups with a view toward promoting a dialogue to end the crisis.

5.   The rebels say they want a new government to include a cross-section of political parties, human-rights activists and civil society groups.

6.   Giyose proposed that Swiss, US, German and Britain political and business leaders convene a conference with civil society groups to tackle the problem.

7.   Giyose proposed that Swiss, American, German and Britain political and business leaders convence a conference with civil society groups to tackle this problem.

8.   Baird said it was essential that more space be provided for local governments, civil society groups, the media and communities to influence public policies and programs.

9.   But unlike expectations, it does not include opposition figures and consists mainly of ruling party stalwarts and prominent members of civic society groups.

10.   Women representatives and those from civil society groups such as university professors would also be chosen.