But do we have a say in these world trends? The answer is no. Well, no for small island nations like Fiji. Not only that we cannot change the direction of these global developments, the platform is not level and the goal post can shift. The rules of the game are influenced by those that possess power and they can change these rules.
The rand depreciated by 23.2 per cent from 15 February 1996 up to 31 October 1996;  •  to let the outflow of foreign currency payments related to the overall balance of payments deficit drain domestic liquidity from the South African banking sector.