Part 1 of the Survey contains the growth and development update and has three chapters. Chapter 1 examines recent trends in economic growth and macroeconomic developments in the region. It also examines sectoral developments in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, extractive industries and tourism. Chapter 2 reviews recent political developments, improvements in various areas of governance, and progress made with microeconomic and structural reforms. Chapter 3 examines the progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals.