VANUATU: Political stability helps strong economic growth

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Updated December 12, 2007 14:42:36

Vanuatu's minister for finance, Willie Jimmy, says political stability and lack of natural disasters have contributed immensely to the strong economic growth in the republic.The minister's statement was included in his 2008 budget presentation to Parliament this week. Mr Jimmy also says his country has one of the fastest growing economies in the Pacific region with an annual growth rate of seven-point-two percent for the past two years. .

Presenter: Caroline Tiriman
Speakers: Willy Jimmy, Vanuatu Finance Minister

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