Despite the large number of species in order Asterales, they do not compare in economic benefit for mankind to the Poales or to the Fabaceae.

Despite this, there has been unofficial interactions in the economic level between the two countries.

Despite the region's absence of economic growth on the same scale as other parts of the nation, the Maritimes has changed markedly throughout the 20th century, partly as a result of global and national economic trends, and partly as a result of government intervention.

Despite the recent modest and stable growth, Djibouti is faced with many economic challenges, particularly job creation and poverty reduction.

Despite the economic crisis and the budget cutbacks announced by the Dutch government for the period up to 2014, the university has set itself an ambitious strategic vision for the period up to 2020.

Despite the economic instability, fantasy sports started to become a mainstream hobby.

Despite this comment, Samuelson spent the last 50 years of his life obsessed with the problems of capital theory identified by Hayek and Böhm-Bawerk, and Samuelson flatly judged Hayek to have been right and his own teacher, Joseph Schumpeter, to have been wrong on the central economic question of the 20th century, the feasibility of socialist economic planning in a production goods dominated economy.

Despite the severe damage the economy of Georgia suffered due to civil strife in the 1990s, Georgia, with the help of the IMF and World Bank, has made substantial economic gains since 2000, achieving robust GDP growth and curtailing inflation.

Despite growing unrest and severe economic strains, the 1932 presidential elections in Honduras were relatively peaceful and fair.

Despite the downturn, Hong Kong ’ s economic strengths, including a sound banking system, virtually no public debt, a strong legal system, ample foreign exchange reserves, rigorous anti-corruption measures and close ties with the mainland China, enable it to quickly respond to changing circumstances.

Despite his aping of Fascism, and the strong economic ties with resurgent Nazi Germany, Metaxas followed a policy of neutrality, given Greece's traditionally strong ties to Britain, reinforced by King George II's personal anglophilia.

Despite a slowing global economy, Indonesia ’ s economic growth accelerated to a ten-year high of 6. 3 % in 2007.

Despite this, however, Italy's alleged 1987 GDP growth of a phenomenal 18 %, it was shortly re-overtaken by both France and the United Kingdom during the 1990s, when Italy's economic growth was particularly stagnant, with an average of 1. 23 % compared to an EU average of 2. 28 %.

" Despite Afghanistan's great poverty, they had little interest in social, economic and technological development – at one time explaining that " we Muslims believe God the Almighty will feed everybody one way or another.

Despite successes such as the revival of economic growth and the beginnings of the Northern Ireland Peace Process, by the mid-1990s the Conservatives were embroiled in ongoing " sleaze " scandals involving various MPs and even Cabinet Ministers.

Despite efforts to restore ( or at least improve ) the popularity of the Conservative party, Labour remained far ahead in the opinion polls as the 1997 election loomed, despite the economic boom that had followed the exit from recession four years earlier, and the swift fall in unemployment.

Despite these moves toward independence, economic realities seemed to work against secession from the Soviet Union In a referendum on the preservation of the USSR, in March 1991, 88. 7 % of the voters approved a proposal to remain part of the union as a " renewed federation.

Despite the coin's legal tender status, economic sanctions against South Africa for its policy of apartheid made the Krugerrand an illegal import in many Western countries during the 1970s and 1980s.

Despite strong economic and cultural ties with Thailand, parts of the border shared by the two countries are indefinite.

Despite decades of experience and economic research, debates about the costs and benefits of minimum wages continue today.

Despite French and Moroccan military aid, Polisario raids against the Zouerate railway and mines threatened to bring about economic collapse, and there were deep misgivings in the military about the Saharan adventure.

Despite these changes and its past reliance on this military and economic assistance, North Korea proclaims a militantly independent stance in its foreign policy in accordance with its official ideology of Juche, or self-reliance.

Despite several successful evasions of the blockade by the French navy, it failed to inflict a major defeat upon the British.

Despite this, the blockade was only partially successful due to crucial oversights by the planners in Paris.

Despite his strong dislike of Wegener, Raeder agreed that it had been a huge mistake on the part of Germany not to have occupied Norway, the " Gate to the Atlantic " in 1914 as control of Norway would allowed Germany to escape the North Sea by breaking the British distant blockade.

Despite this, according to Major General Indar Jit Rikhye, military adviser to the United Nations Secretary General, the accusation of a blockade was " questionable ," pointing out that an Israeli-flagged ship had not passed through the straits in two years, and that " The U. A. R.

Despite his misgivings, Welles ' efforts to rebuild the Navy and implement the blockade proved extraordinarily effective.

Despite the equitable intent of international law, Britain sought to receive supplies from America while their naval blockade denied them to Germany.

Despite the British naval blockade of Nazi Germany and the official proposed intentions from the Swedish government to maintain political neutrality, Sweden exported iron ore to supply Nazi Germany's war industry via the Norwegian port of Narvik.

Despite the resumption of surface traffic into the city, the airlift continued until 30 September to mass a reserve of food, fuel, and other supplies in the event the Soviets reimposed the blockade.

Despite these orders, many were intercepted by British blockade forces, either in the Caribbean or off the French coast itself.

Despite this, " Maria " was chosen as the album's second single, and became a breakthrough hit, reaching number one in France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, Turkey, and the entire continent of South America.

Despite its distinct appearance, the Wild Turkey is actually a very close relative of pheasants

Despite his popular reputation he was hesitant in 1831 about aiding the Sultan of Turkey, who was under threat from Muhammad Ali, the pasha of Egypt.

Despite this mixed history, many Islamic nations and charities use the crescent symbol on their flags or logos ( e. g. Turkey, The Red Crescent, etc.

Despite his pre-electoral promises over a withdrawal from Asia Minor, unable to find a way for an ' honourable ' extrication, he continued the war against Turkey.

Despite such tight security, an incident occurred on November 17, 2002 in which a man apparently slipped through airport security at Ben Gurion Airport with a pocketknife and attempted to storm the cockpit of El Al Flight 581 en route from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Turkey.

Despite the negative effect of this ban on Bektashi culture, most Bektashis in Turkey have been generally supportive of secularism to this day, since these reforms have relatively relaxed the religious intolerance that had historically been shown against them by the official Sunni establishment.

Despite the name, turkeys have no direct relation to the country of Turkey and are native to North America ; see further under Turkey ( bird ): History and naming.

Despite the treaty, the state of international relations between Greece and Turkey, wider world issues, and domestic pressures influenced how the Greek minority of Bozcaada was treated.

Despite strict government control over Dervish practices, the Mevleviyah order continued its existence in Turkey until the early 21st century.

Despite this, marbled motifs are commonly referred to as " Hatip " designs today in Turkey.

Despite its Latin name, which means German or Germanic medlar, it is indigenous to southwest Asia and also southeastern Europe, mostly the Black Sea coasts of modern Turkey.

Despite her grandmother's skepticism, Allison accompanies Cry-Baby to Turkey Point and sings with the drapes (" King Cry-Baby ").

Despite this blow to Hellenic culture in Turkey, Peraclub continued its sporting struggle, promising to continue to do so as long as there were Greeks left in Constantinople.

Despite a huge diminution in the number of its faithful during the Armenian Genocide, the patriarchate remains the spiritual head of the largest Christian community presently living in Turkey.

Despite the difficult journey, in which one smuggler demands Betty's jewellery as payment and later attempts to rape her, only to be sent away by the other smuggler, Betty and Mahtob are finally dropped off in Turkey, the remaining smuggler returning their things to them as a sign of apology.

Despite being partners, Coates and Reiff wrestled in a three-way match for Reiff's Women's Title that also involved then-champion Rachael Moore at Turkey Shoot on November 21, which Moore won to retain the title.

Despite continuing approval and commissions, Bonatz fled to Turkey in 1943 because of a disagreement with Hitler over his plans for the Munich Railway Station.

Despite emigration during the 20th century, modern day Turkey continues to have a small Jewish population.

Despite regional tensions between Syria and Turkey at the time, he was said to have enjoyed good relations with the Turkish government and was integral in dealings between the two governments.

Despite these medical claims, Coughlin was recently seen at a National Wild Turkey Federation fund raiser in Benton County, Arkansas.