But the Andean pact, which was intended to stimulate commerce in drug-producing countries, does not offer benefits for textiles and apparel, important products of Colombia.

They believe he has tried to implement macroeconomic measures to stimulate internal commerce, growth and reduce unemployment, although he has not passed important bills such as a structural tax reform.

His general duties were to ensure that the Ministry functioned in accordance with its objective - to both stimulate and regulate commerce, industry and transportation in Liberia.

In an attempt to stimulate further international commerce, the PDR Lao government accepted Australian aid to build a bridge across the Mekong River to Thailand.

He also used those funds to stimulate commerce and industry.

The development of exports-coal from the North, rice from the South-and the importation of French manufactured goods, however, stimulated internal commerce.

The program included a sidewalk concert series of performing artists in the heart of downtown in an effort to stimulate commerce at area restaurants.

Mr. Berlusconi's supporters and advisers argue that the country's economic woes cannot be hung on him, because he is trying to push through reforms and stimulate commerce at a difficult time.

Efforts should be made to stimulate electronic commerce in particular, because it contributes to increasing cross-border trade.

"There are no jobs here," said the Rev. Kenneth Franklin of the Christ For Everyone Ministries, which plans to build a minimall next year to stimulate commerce.