The initiatives led by him reached over 50,000 households and gave birth to a number of organizations working at the grass-root level.

Inevitably, these initiatives gave rise to a fresh debate.

This initiative gives these local programs a national test, so we can see what works and what doesn't.

From experience, volunteering initiatives not only give employees an opportunity to improve their skills, but can also help companies build staff motivation and commitment.

In the intervening time this initiative had given rise to a host of independent companies.

The initiative gave 11 youngsters a chance to learn key media skills.

The initiative has given grants and financial support to community projects.

This initiative could give rise to a situation of clear commercial discrimination.

According to the government, this initiative should give a "boost" to a reform of the state that has so far produced only partial results.

This initiative gave the students a platform to express their creativity and originality.