For the economy to continue growing under such circumstances, it is essential to further increase productivity. Japan still has untapped potential and room to reform and improve in many fields. Once we unlock our potential to the fullest extent, we can overcome the challenges. 9  OECD, "Country Note: Japan" in Education at a Glance 2019: OECD Indicators, 2019, https://www.oecd.org/education/education-at-a-glance/EAG2019_CN_JPN.pdf.
12  Let me conclude my speech by sharing my thoughts on the links between monetary policy and the enhancement of economic growth potential, as well as the role of central banks. Economic growth potential is supposed to be enhanced mainly by changes in the behavior of private entities with the support of the government's growth policy.