IDA17 replenishment : second meeting held on July 1-4, 2013 : chairperson's summary (English)

The second meeting of the IDA17 replenishment, hosted by the Government of Nicaragua in Managua during July 1-4, brought together the IDA deputies and borrower representatives to discuss four papers that set out Management's policy framework and range...  See More + The second meeting of the IDA17 replenishment, hosted by the Government of Nicaragua in Managua during July 1-4, brought together the IDA deputies and borrower representatives to discuss four papers that set out Management's policy framework and range of possible financing scenarios for IDA17. The meeting included observers from countries which are considering becoming IDA donors (Azerbaijan, Indonesia and Thailand), observers from other institutions (the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development), from the g7+ Secretariat as well as representatives from Executive Directors' offices. Several participants supported the introduction of a pilot program for project participation after the start of IDA17 and some noted that such participations should not benefit from preferred creditor status.  See Less -