It found its two strengths were rising standards in Key Stage 3 and in Key Stage 4 mathematics, and effective management of the construction work.

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There have been severe delays in all 12 cities chosen to stage matches, particularly in the construction of stadiums and upgrading of airports, most of which were built before the end of World War II and have reached saturation point in terms of the volume of passengers flying to and from the country.

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The firm uses a foundation- and endowment-like approach to portfolio construction, investing primarily in early-stage technology companies, with some allocation to life sciences as well as early and growth investments in India and China.

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