1.   Governments wish to try and deal with problems of regional imbalance, which in many instances may be of a long-standing and chronic nature.

2.   It is widely accepted, if not empirically demonstrated, that the prospect of widening regional imbalances poses a threat to economic and monetary union.

3.   Though theoretically the demand can be met by domestic production, there are regional imbalances in the peak season.

4.   To alleviate regional imbalances, the central government is giving priority to development and investment projects in the interior provinces.

5.   Hao also highlighted concerns over regional imbalances in the growth rate of tax revenues.

6.   Hutus and Tutsis would each choose local leaders and national representatives, a move which he said would reduce regional imbalances at the national level.