commitment to achieve vs commitment to achieving

Both of these phrases are grammatically correct. 'Commitment to achieve' refers to the act of achieving a specific goal or outcome, while 'commitment to achieving' emphasizes the ongoing process of achieving goals.

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commitment to achieve

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a dedication or promise to reach a particular goal or objective.

Examples:

She has a strong commitment to achieve her dreams.
Our team's commitment to achieve excellence is unwavering.
His commitment to achieve success is admirable.

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Its commitment to achieve a broad programme of internal reform includes agreeing a new financial regulation for the management of Community funds.
The commitment to achieve peace strengthens still more our brotherly relationship in our common witness to the Lord of history.
We now have a commitment to achieve 20% of total energy generation from renewable sources by 2020.
This strategy is particularly important in the light of the EU's commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
Given the commitment to achieve CO 2 reduction targets, it is important that an absolute ceiling is laid down for emissions.
This is a requirement, however, if we consider Mrs Brundtland's commitment to achieve a good definition of sustainable development.
The findings linked the European Community's commitment to achieve a 20 % reduction in GHG emissions by 2020 and the increased number of biofuel plantations in third countries.
Calls on civil society to hold governments to account for their commitment to achieve education for all;
EIGA's prices are evidence of and reinforce even more SIAD's constant commitment to achieve in the handling of gases the highest level of safety and environmental care.
Meanwhile, UNICEF has launched a donor appeal to raise another US 4.5 million dollars to increase support to the Kenyan government in its commitment to achieve universal primary education.
Mr President, the question we are debating tonight is very important to the external action of the European Union and to efforts to respond to our political commitment to achieve the Millennium Goals.
That is why the Commission recently published a communication on bridging the broadband gap, which gives a strong commitment to achieve broadband for all Europeans through policy, budget aid and regulatory instruments.
The Parties reiterate their commitment to achieve complete liberalisation of trade in respect of the steel products set out in Annex II as soon as the conditions have been established.
Until said agreement is reached, the European Union has made the firm and independent commitment to achieve, by 2020, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to at least 20% of 1990 levels.
There is, of course, the commitment to achieve full employment with more and better jobs and, what is more, before the end of this decade.
The approach is based on the mutual commitment to achieve the highest levels of aviation safety worldwide and a global harmonisation of safety Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
calls on Member States to honour their commitment to achieve the goal of a Single European Sky, the completion of which is intrinsically linked to that of the SESAR programme;
The development of renewable energy sources forms part of the EU's commitment to achieve a 20 % share of renewable energies in the overall EU energy consumption by 2020.
In remarks to the media over the weekend, Secretary-General Ban Ki -moon's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer said the two leaders had showed "a very strong commitment to achieve a successful negotiation and they have made good progress" throughout the last year.
However, my thanks are due equally to the Commission, the Danish and of course particularly the current Greek Presidency, which worked with great commitment to achieve a compromise between the Parliament and the Council.

Alternatives:

dedication to achieve
resolve to achieve
determination to achieve
promise to achieve
goal to achieve

commitment to achieving

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the ongoing effort or process of achieving goals or objectives.