This Annual Meeting is held to: (i) discuss strategic issues relating to the vision and mission of the Centre; (ii) review the progress of research and training activities for OY 2009/10; and (iii) discuss proposed programme of activities for OY 2010/11. The Meeting will be preceded by seminars for Directors of Research and Directors of Training/HR. Topics for the seminars will be identified in consultation with the Directors of Research and Training. Depending on the topics of the seminars, resource speakers for the seminars will be invited from international or regional financial institutions, advanced or regional central banks, or renowned private consultants.