Incidentally, one factor that should not be overlooked here is the G20 states’ joint commitment at this time to not strive for unilateral advantages and to refrain from protectionist measures. While the appetite for risk had been excessively high prior to the crisis, the crisis led to a drastic reassessment and a growing aversion to risk in the financial markets.
The opening of Barclays University learning centre in Uganda at this particular time is an indication of the confidence Barclays PLC has placed in Uganda.