As I have stated earlier, Basel II strengthens the link between regulatory capital and risk management as it will help us ensure that banks will maintain capital appropriate to their risk-taking activities. Banks are also expected to properly assess and manage the risks. Moreover, banks would be required to disclose pertinent information necessary to enable market mechanisms to complement the BSP’s supervisory oversight function.
Page 7 of 8  On our part, the Bank of Uganda will continue to work with Government and commercial banks in promoting affordable agricultural finance through the Agricultural Credit Facility, which we encourage all eligible borrowers to take advantage of. I thank you all for listening to me. Page 8 of 8