Obviously, unless there is marked differenc

Obviously, unless there is marked difference between the two there won't be much economic growth. As population grows it rather overwhelms the efforts we make towards economic growth. However, much we may try we as we do try to increase the pace of economic growth the fact of population growing even at a reduced pace comes in the way of any marked improvement. I would like to congratulate the ECAFE and the associate organizations who have convened this Conference. The ECAFE has recently held a very successful Conference here.