1.   A senior U.S. official urged Turkey on Wednesday to create a transparent business environment to attract much-needed foreign investment.

2.   He said nations at the forum were focused on economic development and recognized the need for a stable security environment and transparent business practices to foster economic growth.

3.   Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres told Indian business leaders Thursday that fighting corruption and adopting transparent business practices helps the anti-terrorism battle.

4.   To date, law-by-action has not been conducive to ensuring a transparent business legal environment.

5.   The core principle of NEPAD was to set up a structure for foreign investment in exchange for an African commitment to democratic government and transparent business practices.