Let me also thank the distinguished resource persons, Dr. Emmanuel Kumah, who was formally of the IMF Statistics Department, and Mr. Moris Mpofu from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe for accepting to bring their expertise to this course.
I am confident that their vast knowledge will enable them to share experiences in this critical policy area and contribute immensely to the enhancement of skills in the MEFMI region. As you are all aware, international remittances have grown to become significantly important in providing foreign exchange and financing. They, particularly, support millions of poor recipients.