In conclusion, may I take this opportunity to thank the NRI for running this informative course annually since 1989. Its popularity is reflected in the over eighty (80) plus applications received annually, though the usual admissions are limited to twenty-five (25) participants. This year, only 18 of you are privilege to participate and graduate from the program.
Like many other organisations, we have encouraged our staff at the Bank of PNG to attend this program to keep themselves abreast of wider economic and social issues facing our country. Two of them are amongst the graduands here today.