First, through improving the media’s access to the senior officials of the Bank for explanations and discussions of topical issues; second, by revamping our website and the establishment of an online statistical database; third, through the dissemination of numerous survey results like the Business Confidence Index and bank lending surveys that seek the views of the private sector on financial sector and overall economic performance.
Fourthly, the publication of key information through the various reports, media briefs and releases has been stepped up. As I have already noted, effective communication with the public is essential to our work in managing the macroeconomy and regulating the financial system. But effective communication requires a partnership with the media.