Dr.Pappas with the NGO Interaction says he sees no reason why African countries should take drastic preventive action at this stage.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

With the U.S.jobless rate above ten percent, President Obama says he wants to take action now.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

"I met with leaders of the G20 nations to ensure that the world's largest economies take strong and unified action in the face of the global economic crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.04.11

The president's top political aide says President Obama has had to take unpopular action to deal with an economic crisis far worse than anyone expected when he took office.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

He said he and U.S.President Barack Obama agree that whatever new government emerges will have to make a new contract with the international community and its neighbors to build its army, take tough action on corruption, create a more inclusive political process, reach out to moderate elements of the insurgency and stronger control of local affairs.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14