In a year that was once again challenging, all the women and men who work at the Bank of Italy have continued to demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility. It is no mere formality that I express, personally and on behalf of the Governing Board, a profound appreciation of their dedication.
Infrastructure The Eleventh Five Year Plan envisages stepping up of the gross capital formation in infrastructure from 5 per cent of GDP in 2006-07 to 9 per cent of GDP by end of the Plan period in 2011-12, which could be critical for achieving the 9 per cent growth.