I think these effects would be important contributions to a more balanced and stable system, although they would be felt only gradually as the SDR increases its role. Still, two important issues would remain unresolved.
Conclusion I wish to conclude by underscoring the main message of this year’s Monetary Policy Statement - that inflation should continue to be restrained during 2003. This effort will be supported by an expected favourable external and domestic developments, although there are uncertainties about the price of oil.