Third, given population growth at about 2.7 percent annually, it is important that we continue to deploy measures that will 27  enable our economy to attain annual growth rates of over 5 percent. 37. Through the pandemic we are aware that our policy responses are often more effective when we work with the private sector.
For example, the CACOVID alliance played an instrumental role in reducing the negative effects of the pandemic, by providing palliative support to families affected by the virus and in rebuilding our healthcare institutions. Leveraging the strength of the private sector will be critical in mobilizing funds that are needed toward building a more resilient and stronger economy.