I will focus my comments specifically on the role of World Bank lending in middle income developing countries (MICs). I will make six interrelated points:
- There has been a substantial decline in World Bank lending to MICs.
- MICs still face a significant development challenge.
- The declining role of the Bank lending is a problem for the MICs and the Bank.
- There are many reasons for the decline in Bank lending to MICs.
- There is good news as some progress has been made to facilitate lending to MICs.
- There is still much that can and needs to be done.
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Commentary
The Role of World Bank Lending in Middle Income Countries
October 4, 2004