How to Lend to African Countries after a Decade of Debt Relief?

The total amount of debt relief accorded to African countries in the framework of the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative is expected to reach $43 billion concerning 33 countries. The 15 African countries presently qualified for this Initiative will benefit from restored creditworthiness. Moreover,...

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Main Author: Djoufelkit-Cottenet, Hélène
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2007
Series:OECD Development Centre Policy Insights
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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