41. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Soviet-style industrial behemoths must undertake reforms and the government must reduce barriers to imports to survive in the global economy. 42. Social unrest could become a real possibility even under the current optimistic scenario in which major reforms are being undertaken. 43. Thailand and Indonesia already have been undertaking painful reforms under the bailouts they have received in recent months. 44. The Commission is seeking pledges from Bulgaria to liberalize agriculture prices, privatize farms and undertake structural reforms in the sector, the official said. 45. The EU has accepted Turkey as a candidate but said it must undertake reforms, abolish the death penalty and improve its economy to qualify for membership. 46. The IMF has required Thailand to undertake economic reforms that include privatizing state enterprises, which are generally viewed as inefficient. 47. The group held out the promise of further debt relief and trade benefits to those African countries willing to undertake economic reforms. 48. The new Health and Population Sector Programme will also be undertaking reforms to improve the team approach to providing health care. 49. The parties that won general elections in November have promised to undertake real reform and clean up corruption. 50. The three countries pledged to undertake reforms making their armed forces compatible with those of other alliance members. |