The drop-out rates at primary and elementary education level are falling supported by the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and the MidDay Meal schemes, but still remain above 25% and 40%, respectively. Today almost all rural habitations are served with at least one primary school. However, over 40% of our primary schools still do not have toilets or boundary walls.
The Central Bank of Seychelles is privileged to be taking the helm and continue steering the course that you and the preceding chairs of AfPI have set us on. I am confident of your continued support and that of all the other Governors and leaders of AfPI.