In the United States we have created a President’s Council, which is one example of government coordination of Year 2000 preparations. This has been a particularly useful tool for allowing further information sharing and disclosure, as well as speeding preparations. In spite of these efforts and examples of good practice, some countries will probably not be as prepared as we would hope.
Time will run out for a few; however, that should not stop all countries and firms from continuing their best efforts. It is never too late to start the remediation process, focused in the first instance on the most critical systems, and working diligently to seek the highest level of preparation possible.