Moses D Pelaelo: Botswana's Monetary Policy Statement for 2017

Speech by Mr Moses D Pelaelo, Governor of the Bank of Botswana, at the launch of the 2017 Monetary Policy Statement, Gaborone, 27 February 2017.

The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker and not the view of the BIS.

Introduction

It is indeed a great pleasure and honour to welcome all of you, on behalf of the Board, management and staff of the Bank, to the launch of the 2017 Monetary Policy Statement. This is an important and priority occasion in the annual calendar of events for the Bank. We are therefore most grateful to all of you, Distinguished Guests, for gracing the occasion with your presence this morning.