Monti unveils technocratic cabinet for Italy
The prime minister-designate, a former EU commissioner, appointed a banker to lead a super-ministry of development, infrastructure and transport, BBC News reports.
Mr Monti has sought to reassure markets that Italy will make sacrifices to overcome its debt crisis.
Italy's borrowing costs have fallen back below the critical 7% level.
The European Central Bank eased the pressure, pushing costs down by buying up Italian bonds.
Mr Monti took on the economy and finance portfolio himself.
Corrado Passera, CEO of the Intesa Sanpaolo banking group, was named to head the new ministry of development, infrastructure and transport.
Another key appointment was that of Antonio Catricala, head of the anti-trust authority, who was made under-secretary to the prime minister's office.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Serra, the new cabinet is made up "only of experts, no politicians".
Tribute to Berlusconi
Announcing his list, Mr Monti told reporters he aimed to restart economic growth in Italy.
He paid tribute to his predecessor, Silvio Berlusconi, who resigned on Saturday, bowing to market pressure.
Mr Monti is tasked with reducing public debt of 1.9tn euros ($2.6tn; £1.6tn) and restoring economic growth.
He has the backing of Italy's main political parties but still needs approval from both houses of parliament before he can take office and push through tough austerity measures.
Only one party, the right-wing Northern League, says it will withhold its support.
Mr Monti intends to remain in office until the end of the current legislature - 2013.
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