There was an even greater convergence of premiums for men and women in the 21-24 group.

"We need to foster growth through greater competitiveness as well as greater convergence of economic policies," it notes.

But there may not be time for a great convergence.

The pressures for greater convergence of national policy, at least among the developed countries, are irresistible.

He will argue that it is risky to accept monetary union before there is greater convergence in the economic performance of the community's 12 members.

If there is not greater convergence, the result could be economic hardship in some countries or higher inflation in others.

But how can we guarantee greater convergence of all these vastly different processes?

That participation will also ensure greater convergence with the legislators' intentions.

I would like to see greater convergence between foreign and development policy and this will form part of our approach as a presidency.

It is time to move beyond national self-interest towards greater convergence.