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shape and ensure the implementation of, public policy
The key tasks for the Ministry is to shape and ensure the implementation of, public procurement policy.
Thank you in advance.
Non-PRO (2): Tony M, Yvonne Gallagher
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shape and ensure the implementation of public policy
"to shape, and ensure the implementation of, public policy"
However, I personally have a pet hate of the use of a noun + of here instead of an actual verb; I would personally tend to write:
"to shape public policy and ensure it is implemented" — or something along those lines.
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Yvonne Gallagher
: nothing wrong with this, and you were first.
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Thanks, G!
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Tina Vonhof (X)
: Must have two commas.
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Thanks, Tina! Yes, either two, or none at all.
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acetran
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Thanks, Acetran!
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shape public procurement policy and ensure its implementation
And as Donal says, it should be "are to shape...", because the subject is plural.
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Note added at 12 mins (2015-02-11 19:28:22 GMT)
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I'm with Tony on verbal expressions often being preferable to nouns, and "ensure it is implemented" would arguably be more natural, though I don't think there's really anything wrong with "ensure its implementation". But I do think it's better to put each verb with its own complement.
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Tony M
: I'm proud to be in such illustrious company, Charles!
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That's really very handsome of you, Tony :) (I didn't see yours before posting!)
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Jack Doughty
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Thanks, Jack!
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Piyush Ojha
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Thanks, Piyush :)
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acetran
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Thanks, acetran :)
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