This framework is being used to collect information and assess the readiness of about twenty major countries by the end of this year, with others scheduled for in-depth reviews in 1999. The Basle Committee on Banking Supervision continues to be active on Year 2000 issues, both within the Joint Council and separately, as part of its normal supervisory activities.
*  *  *  This launch of the Dominica Chapter of the Caribbean Growth Forum is the last for the countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Following this, it would be necessary to carry out an objective assessment of our efforts as a group before we move on to the next stage which would be the wider regional engagements.