21.   The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund on Monday praised Poland for its achievements in transforming the economy, but urged continuing strict financial policy to combat inflation.

22.   The ministers are looking at the example of Ireland, where a five-year plan involving European Market money transformed the economy almost overnight.

23.   However, while economists feel Zambia has made moderate strides in transforming the economy, for the majority of the electorate, things have not improved.

24.   But in trying to transform the economy, Ayoub said the committee takes the same pragmatic, gradualist approach as in other areas.

25.   Canadian ministers also pledged to do more to help Ukraine clean up its Chernobyl nuclear plant and transform its economy from socialist to free market.

26.   The report noted that the need for more efficient use of water may force some countries to transform their economies to less water demanding activities.

27.   The country was attempting to forge a national consensus on reforms which was to enable it to transform its economy, he said.