This can also be helpful to avoid duplication of work.

In 1957 an official agreement was made to avoid duplication.

"That means looking for ways to avoid duplication of services."

The group held one advance meeting to avoid duplication, then each worked alone on her 14-inch square.

We must take particular care to avoid duplication of effort.

We should also avoid duplication, for that is a waste of time and money.

In addition, avoiding duplication of work would also lead to cost savings.

We should take every care to avoid duplication of work and costs.

Various players are involved in development, and everything possible must be done to avoid duplication.

This would avoid duplication of effort and place the emphasis on a political approach rather than an official one, which is generally more effective.