1.   A much larger proportion of resources was earmarked for social development, and less emphasis was given to encouraging manufacturing investment by means of fiscal incentives.

2.   In February zal held talks with President Mitterrand in Paris with a view to encouraging French investment in Turkey.

3.   The Charter provided for assistance to economies in transition in developing their energy supplies, principally by encouraging private investment.

4.   The government would also look for ways of encouraging private investment in long-distance roads, with the possible introduction of a toll system.

5.   But as poor as the region is, the emphasis is on telling the world that encouraging private investment is the way to go.

6.   But under FCC rules aimed at encouraging investment in new technology, the Bell companies would not be required to resell their data services to competitors.

7.   Clinton said the Western nations could help by encouraging investment in their economies, fostering the rule of law, and teaching entrepreneurial skills.

8.   In addition to his role in encouraging foreign investment, Aliyev has shrewdly balanced pressures by outside powers.

9.   Steady or declining interest rates help stocks by maintaining profit margins and -- at these levels -- encouraging investment, analysts said.

10.   Supporters contend that the new tax breaks would spur economic growth by encouraging investment.