they were improving
-amélioraient
Past progressive they conjugation of improve.

improve

It was necessary to have indicators and benchmarks so that States could tell whether they were improving.
On doit disposer d'indicateurs et de repères, de manière à permettre aux États de déterminer s'ils progressent.
Several States indicated that they were improving the access of indigenous students to education, particularly higher education, by providing grants.
Plusieurs États ont indiqué qu'ils amélioraient l'accès des apprenants autochtones à l'éducation, en particulier à l'enseignement supérieur, en leur accordant des bourses.
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