At the same time, the unemployment rate, which had appeared to be on a downward trajectory at the turn of the year, has moved back above 9 percent. In part, the recent weaker-than-expected economic performance appears to have been the result of several factors that are likely to be temporary.
In addition, the Central Bank has embraced financial education as a critical component of its financial inclusion strategy. The consumers will then be equipped with knowledge to make informed financial decisions and to analyze alternatives.