Positive steps will have to be taken (in line with the GEAR strategy) to attract more direct foreign investment into the country. BIS Review 13/1999  –6–  •  Inflation will decline gradually and will come in line with the level of inflation in the major industrial countries of the world.
•  The process of gradually removing exchange controls will be completed, and South Africa will become even more integrated in the world economy. •  South Africa’s leading economic role in Southern Africa will be firmly established through SADC, and will gradually expand beyond the Southern Africa region.