For a low income developing country it is very low. To ensure that the great majority of the population is benefiting from the mineral boom we have to generate a 6 to 7 percent growth. I am sure that following the consolidation, and the stability period, we are moving into a fast growth phase in the years head.
In 2008, growth is projected to remain in line with the growth of potential output (estimated at 2.8 per cent), keeping the economy operating near its capacity throughout the projection period. Expressed on an average annual basis, this profile implies growth of 2.3 per cent in 2007 and 2.8 per cent in 2008.