But financing through markets provides a mechanism by which we can better assess the economic merits of an investment. The infrastructure investment climate These are some of the complex issues facing us as we try to eliminate Canada's infrastructure deficit. The timing is right to make these investments.
2.2 The role and functions of the central bank The South African Reserve Bank was founded in 1921 as one of the first central banks to be established in the new world outside of Europe. The Bank therefore has a long history and experience, and has always operated with some autonomy from Government.