Chapter 37: The World in Transition "The International Development Association" Introduction      You have read that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were set up after World War II to assist global economic development. You have also learned how borrowing funds for economic growth has placed many countries in monumental debt. The International Development Association (IDA), a part of the World Bank, is involved in lending money to poorer countries. Destination Title: IDA in Action Web site Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the IDA in Action Web site. Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information about the IDA. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the IDA's mission? 2. What are the "soft terms" that IDA offers to borrowing countries? 3. Where do IDA's funds come from? 4. If you were responsible for focusing IDA funds on any one problem that contributes to poverty, which would it be? Why?