The United States and other top economic powers also adopted a five-point action plan and pledged to do all they can to stem the crisis.

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James Ramsbotham, chief executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, said an action plan should now be developed to "kick start" economic growth.

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Obama then went into detail about what he sees as the differences between his plan and McCain's economic policy, listing times when he said he took action and he said McCain did not.

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We also agreed on an action plan to combat corruption, which in some countries is the single greatest barrier to economic progress.

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In an effort to address these challenges and in order to foster effective post-conflict socio-economic rehabilitation, reconstruction, peace and development, the government of Sierra Leone adopted the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) through which extensive literacy and non-formal education programmes were initiated.

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And I think that as part of the five-year plan of action, their recommendations towards developing a more strategic relationship, expanding our economic engagement, and promoting cultural and educational ties will be a big part of what the President and the ASEAN leaders agree to.

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David Marshall, a vice president at the Greensboro Partnership, which was formed in 2005 from the merger of Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, Action Greensboro, and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, says the Partnership has developed a strategic plan that focuses on transforming Greater Greensboro from a traditional manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.

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