Payment systems on the national level should be unified into one system, and operate with strict rules for action against mistakes or events of fraud through members. To achieve some form of common payment system among MENASA Area Countries, it will be necessary to: 1. Identify countries that are ready to be linked, through national payment systems that satisfy certain pre-set standards. 2.
Looking ahead to the remainder of the year and to 2014, in line with our baseline scenario, output is expected to recover at a slow pace, in particular owing to a gradual improvement in domestic demand supported by the accommodative monetary policy stance. Euro area economic activity should, in addition, benefit from a gradual strengthening of external demand for exports.