While admitting that challeng- provements, with economic growth Committee and later as Special es remain, the former minister rising from about two per cent to over Adviser on Monetary Policy be - administra- maintained that the four per cent, while inflation declined fore his ministerial appointment. tion had laid a solid founda- from 35 per cent to 15 per cent. He described his time in office as a tion for long-term and inclusive He attributed these outcomes privilege, noting that he contributed growth, adding that the direction - to efforts aimed at restoring pub to shaping and executing po…