The contribution of urban and metropolitan branches to agricultural credit has increased from 14.9 per cent to 33.7 per cent during this period, indicating that credit disbursement is mainly through non-rural branches. The available data raises questions about the segments to which the credit is actually flowing and whether it is reaching the intended beneficiaries. Table 4:  Non-availability of relevant MIS 19.
The third part of this presentation will provide a  BIS Review 37/1997  -2-  brief summary of the progress so far made with co-operation amongst the central banks of the members of SADC in the implementation of financial reforms in the region.