ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO FUND THE INTERNATIONAL-DEVELOPMENT-ASSOCIATION (IDA)

This paper discusses the present method and three alternative ways the International Development Association (IDA) - the World Bank's conces sional loan facility - might be financed. All cost the donors less tha n the present system, while providing borrowers with the same amount o f aid. The alternatives also have drawbacks however, that may limit ID A's future capabilities in certain respects. The paper also discusses a way IDA's funds might be supplemented temporarily if the donors have difficulty implementing the pending 11th IDA replenishment plan. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.