It is an honor to be here – in memory of professor Ndulu. Thank you Doctor Kasekende for reminding us of the importance of Professor Ndulu’s work. He had a vision I can very much relate to – especially in my capacity as chair of the Financial Stability Board. Professor Ndulu’s vision was to establish a cross-border payments system in this region.
And this aligns very well with the FSB’s vision. We have made it a priority to enhance cross-border payments – in our case at a global level. So it is a great pleasure to talk to you today about our ambitious workplan. I remember the time when I studied abroad. This was pre-euro. In Italy.