ARTICLE 30
Economic and Monetary Policy Co-ordination
For the proper functioning of the Common Market, the Partner
States shall co‐ordinate and harmonize their economic and
monetary policies to ensure macroeconomic stability, sustainable
economic growth and balanced development.
1.
2.
The Council shall monitor the implementation of the economic and
monetary policies by the Partner States to ensure macro‐economic
stability and sustainable economic development.
3.
The Partner States undertake to adhere to the macroeconomic
convergence criteria as determined by the Council.
4.
The Partner States shall submit to the Council periodic progress
reports on the performance of their national economies to facilitate
close co‐ordination of economic policies and adherence to the
macroeconomic convergence criteria.
ARTICLE 31
Financial Sector Policy Co-ordination
1.
2.
For the proper functioning of the Common Market the Partner
States undertake to co‐ordinate and harmonize their financial
sector policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure the efficiency
and stability of their financial systems as well as the smooth
operations of the payment systems.
The Partner States shall ensure and maintain convertibility of their
national currencies and promote the use of national currencies in
the settlement of payments for all transactions within the
Community.
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