Chapter 2 Developments at the World Bank
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HUGH N. SCOTT
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Abstract

The 1980s were a difficult time for many member countries of the World Bank. In response, the Bank developed two new programs for helping its members cope with economic problems: structural adjustment lending and debt reduction. The two programs are closely related.

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