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Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti implemented a harsh austerity programme shortly after taking office
Andreas Solaro
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday hailed radical reforms enacted in debt-burdened Italy by Prime Minister Mario Monti, seen here in April. Monti has urged "courageous and ambitious" European efforts to boost growth.