The Outlook Report pointed to the following four factors as the mechanism behind the projection. First, exports are likely to continue to increase reflecting global economic expansion. Second, corporate performance is likely to continue to be strong. Third, the positive influence of corporate sector strength on the household sector is likely to become stronger. And fourth, financial conditions are likely to remain extremely accommodative.
Today marks another occasion when the Central Bank pays its due to its shareholder, the Government, on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea. The due this time is the payment of our dividend to the Government from our 2006 operating profit. We want to encourage other similar organizations to do the same.