In fact, the risk sharing system inherent in the Eurosystem monetary policy operations, which is generally based on the share of GDP and population, is particularly favourable for those countries whose banking system has a comparatively large net creditor position with respect to the rest of the euro area. I will not elaborate too much on this issue.
The sector provides food and livelihood security, promotes community development in rural areas, generates income for approximately 65 percent of our population, and earns foreign exchange for the country. Unfortunately, Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the sector has been performing well below par in recent years.