Footnote:
"July 2001"--Cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. 17-19)
Title from title screen as viewed on Sept. 04, 2002
Description:
IBRD and IDA lending commitments appear to reflect variations in borrowing countries' need for external financing to meet debt service commitments. This is true during financial crises and more tranquil times, suggesting that aid may be more fungible than previously believed