In this respect, the use of a broad set of indicators, as reflected in the two pillars of the monetary policy strategy of the Eurosystem, has successfully contributed to framing and giving an orientation to the discussions on monetary policy in the euro area.
We must also ensure that the financial crisis is not used as a pretext for relaxing or abandoning the hard-won commitments by Africa and its development partners, at least in four main areas: -  sustainable economic growth, including food security, climate change, infrastructure and/or trade;  -  social development, notably health, education and the more important gender issues;  -  good governance, and its associated financial and political accountability; and  -  financing for development, including levels of development aid.