Game changer. Cash-strapped donors wait for China to step up

News June 28, 2010

World Bank donors met in Mali earlier this month to negotiate the latest round of replenishment of the International Development Association, IDA 16.

Short of funds, the OECD donors are waiting for new powers China, Brazil and India to come forward with commitments to fund World Bank programmes in the poorest countries. All players are keeping their cards close to their chests.

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