Ющенкo пише в Фaйненшл Тaймс:

First, we instituted the basic freedoms of speech and assembly, which replaced media censorship and planned democracy. A policy dialogue was established with citizen groups. Only informed and empowered constituency groups can make the difficult choices required to transform a closed society into a competitive nation.

Second, inbred state corruption and privilege enjoyed by oligarch business interests was terminated. Pillaging state monopolies for personal gain ended. Tax holidays, budget subsidies and devalued state asset sales ceased. Our financial and industrial groups possess great entrepreneurial talents. They can win public trust if they show they are paying taxes and fair and legal wages and become promoters of corporate social responsibility.

Third, our battle against poverty produced results. Closing budget loopholes and policies that attacked the shadow economy allowed us to double revenues and restore basic social services for the most needy.

Fourth, barriers to investment are being reduced. Transparent privatisation tenders brought renewed trust for state asset sales - especially the $4.8bn (Ј2.7bn) sale of the Kryvorizhstal metal works. More businesses paid taxes than ever before. A visa-free regime for citizens from our main trading partners opened doors to visitors and investors.

Fifth, petty corruption among law enforcement, tax and customs bodies was attacked head-on. Rogue law enforcement officers were investigated and those guilty of crimes were removed from service. Thousands of local officials were brought to justice for abusing power, taking bribes and tampering with election results.

Finally, after years of isolation, Ukraine re-emerged as a democratic regional player and a constructive international partner. Our plan to settle the Transdniester conflict was supported in Europe, Russia and the US. Trust among strategic allies was restored. Progress was made on international recognition of our market economy, which will clear our eventual membership of global trading bodies.

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