11.   President Leonid Kuchma also has signed a decree to increase government efficiency by abolishing several government ministries and incorporating their duties into existing ministries.

12.   President Leonid Kuchma also signed a decree to increase government efficiency by abolishing several government ministries.

13.   At his speech, Siew, a former economics minister and lawmaker, reiterated his earlier pledges to fight soaring crime, improve government efficiency and raise living standards.

14.   But Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo said it is important for Filipinos to recognize the need for more reforms to stamp out corruption and improve government efficiency.

15.   Chen was popular for policies boosting government efficiency, cracking down on the illegal sex trade and imposing a curfew on minors.

16.   Conservative leader Jan Petersen, another prime minister candidate, said it was time for tax cuts and increased government efficiency.

17.   He said increased government efficiency, an ambitious privatization process and tighter controls on tax evasion would help the government meet revenue targets in the proposal.

18.   Improved government efficiency also will better allow Taiwan to manage its relations with China, he said.

19.   Increased government efficiency and responsibility will be another focus, Lee said.

20.   Kuchma also has signed a decree to increase government efficiency by abolishing several government ministries and incorporating their duties into existing ministries.