It is an indication of the importance that is attached to this subject that so many of you have found the time in your busy schedules to participate in this workshop. It will probably not surprise you that my theme this evening will be the lessons that can be learned from the global financial crisis for corporate governance.
What were just 35 branches in 3rd to 5th class municipalities in 2010 are now 73 branches as of end 2015. The numbers may be modest in absolute terms but the pace of growth is not trivial. Which brings me back to your conference theme: “Thrift Banks: Sustaining the Momentum for Inclusive Growth”.