... be countries that are large or do not depend heavily on external financing, and can take an independent stand. Such countries, like China, often borrow significant sums from the IFIs but lack ... ratings and the inputs expected from and the involvement of national staff in the process. There should be opportunities for the Bank to present their findings both to the country concerned and ... following conclusions and recommendations seek to enhance the prospects that, if approved, the DSF would provide a solid basis for the international community, in general, and IDA, in particular,...