Although UNASUR has served as an effective forum for dialogue and has helped member countries peacefully resolve a number of diplomatic disputes, the group has had less success in building European-style multinational institutions.

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Former Livi director Ged Nixon, who is currently head of supporters' group 'Livi for Life', is the third member of the consortium who will give the SFL a number of assurances, chiefly the payment of a "substantial" bond and a commitment to fulfil the club's fixtures this season.

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But the group doesn't prescribe which concepts must be addressed, nor does it track the number of classes offered at member schools.

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