Subdued economic activity in 2002 was due to the weak global economy, the slower-than-expected rebound in world trade, droughts, and political and armed conflicts in some parts of the continent.
December 4, 2017  Bank of Japan  Innovation and the Future of Finance Remarks at the Paris EUROPLACE Financial Forum in Tokyo  Haruhiko Kuroda Governor of the Bank of Japan  I. Paris International Expositions in the 19th Century -- Exploring the Future through New Technologies -It is a great honor to have the opportunity to give a speech at the Paris Europlace Financial Forum today.