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Sat 12 Jun, 2004 08:44 pm
(1) Regarding "build on", what I got is:
Build on = to solidify and boost further.
(2) Safety net = safety network wth which to protect social investments?
He also called on leaders of the developing nations to build on progress they have made "in improving governance and economic management."
"Building democratic institutions is essential, as are popular participation in decision-making and the protection of women's rights," he said. "The most vulnerable members of society should also have a special claim on your attention, and I hope that even as you strive for fiscal prudence you will also ensure that the necessary social investments and safety nets are put in place."
Circus acrobats, window washers and other dangerous professions often work with a safety net strung underneath them to catch them when they fall.
The term has become a metaphor for social legislation or informal contacts that protect the poor-in-danger when they fall.
Hi Noddy, I've got it:
Safety net: A guarantee, as of professional, physical, or financial security. (AHD)
Thank you.
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