Although the fund provided was yet small as it was the first time, the Bank intends to contribute to nurturing new buds for the growth of Japan’s economy. The Bank strongly anticipates that, such measure being a catalyst, the private sector’s efforts to strengthen growth potential will further expand both in terms of region and industry.
*  *  *  Ladies and gentlemen The main objective of this workshop was to bring together international expertise and practical knowledge about local currency bond markets in emerging market economies (EMEs). I would now like to distil from the presentations and discussions some key recommendations for further strengthening these markets.