"Turkey improved but unemployment high
WASHINGTON, May 23 (UPI) -- Turkey has been a model for developing countries over the last 30 years but still faces problems in its bid to become a member of the EU.
While the country acts as a cultural bridge between east and west, Turkey will have to reduce unemployment and strengthen its business environment to succeed in its bid for European Union membership, says Paul Wolfowitz, president of the World Bank.
'Countries around the world can learn from' Turkey, he said. 'Turkey's membership will enrich Europe just as much as it will enrich Turkey.'"
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