The intention is for all Filipinos to reap the benefits of economic development. I believe all the necessary conditions for achieving these lofty goals are satisfied. As such, I’m 5/6  BIS central bankers' speeches  optimistic about tomorrow—even as we continue to work hard amid the crisis to protect lives, livelihoods, and businesses today.
Our symposium is organized in three panels:  II  •  § in the first panel, we will discuss as to whether the international monetary system does function efficiently at present;  •  § the focus of the second panel will be on international financial stability and the respective contributions from national policies and international institutions;  •  § the third panel will concentrate on the role of the IMF in the international monetary and financial system: Can the IMF be a panacea for every problem?