12  Let me conclude my speech by sharing my thoughts on the links between monetary policy and the enhancement of economic growth potential, as well as the role of central banks. Economic growth potential is supposed to be enhanced mainly by changes in the behavior of private entities with the support of the government's growth policy.
China recently joined the Global Forum to maintain its interests in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. As a Vice President of the Global Forum, China may prove to be an invaluable ally to the Caribbean on implementation of standards of transparency and international tax matters, instead of being viewed solely as a non-traditional provider of aid resources to the region.