Fragile states like my own will need the help of the Bank to enable us to build a foundation that is already in place, a foundation based upon sound economic policies, efficiency in resource allocation, as well as capacity development... We would like to commend the Bank for all that they have done to put Liberia on the road to recovery, and all the partners who have supported the Bank in this endeavor.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia Panel Discussion, June 30, 2010, Bamako, Mali

Most importantly, IDA support is built on our own development programs, reflecting our priorities when responding to our needs... It is the fund that works very well for Africa.

Hon. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania The Guardian, July 30, 2010

Over the years, the assistance provided by IDA has not only increased in volume but also improved in quality. IDA operations in recent years have been concentrated on projects that directly benefit the poorest people in our countries, which gladdens us.

MARCEL YONDO MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF CAMEROON 1978 ANNUAL MEETINGS

Ambitious concept and flexible in implementation, IDA at the outset seemed to those of us desperately short of development finance be the type of assistance necessary to meet the fundamental development needs of the poorer countries.

MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF KENYA 1967 ANNUAL MEETINGS

It is important that the Bretton Woods Institutions … provide appropriate financing instruments and other forms of assistance to ensure the continued financing of our development and poverty reduction efforts.

DR. ERNEST BAI KOROMA PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE AFRICAN GOVERNORS CAUCUS, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, AUG. 16, 2010

Over the years, the assistance provided by IDA has not only increased in volume but also improved in quality. IDA operations in recent years have been concentrated on projects that directly benefit the poorest people in our countries, which gladdens us.

MARCEL YONDO MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF CAMEROON 1978 ANNUAL MEETINGS

From a developing country’s perspective, those of us who access the IDA window would have liked to see a greater allocation, let us say, to IDA going forward.

UHURU KENYATTA MINISTER OF FINANCE OF KENYA WORLD BANK-INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND SPRING MEETINGS 2010