Chapter 26: The World in Transition "The International Development Association"

Introduction
Students have read about how the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were set up after World War II to assist global economic development. They 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.

Lesson Description
Students will go to the IDA in Action Web site. They will then answer four questions about what they have read.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will learn about efforts by the World Bank to reduce poverty through the IDA.
2. Students will learn which countries are eligible for IDA loans.

Student Activity Answers
1. Its mission is to help poorer countries improve the living standards of their people and achieve faster, environmentally sustainable growth.
2. They do not charge interest, and the repayment period is up to 40 years.
3. They come from IDA's wealthiest member countries.
4. Students' answers will vary but should include references to such issues as expanding literacy, eliminating government corruption, avoiding wars, and controlling population growth.

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