A young Pastor, Rew Smith, leads the affluent Oakpound New Hope Church in which things appear to be well, but his church has a deep spiritual problem.
The mission reviewed economic developments and prospects, and discussed with the authorities their policies that aim at consolidating macroeconomic stability and fostering conditions that can sustain high economic growth and reduce poverty.
In 2007, economic growth remained strong despite severe exogenous shocks. Revenues were higher than programmed due to buoyant direct domestic taxes.