The relation between IMF conditionality and country ownership of assistance programs is considered from a political … conditionality and ownership. The Paper stresses a conflict between a reformist government and domestic interest groups that oppose … economy perspective, focusing on the question of why conditionality is needed if it is in a country’s best interests to …

conditions to aid. It reviews the debates on traditional policy conditionality, and potential alternatives, including the ideas … introduce new versions of traditional policy conditionality. The chapter also discusses controversies over the appropriate role … of country ownership of aid programs. It goes on to discuss some donor failings, the future roles of randomized trials …

The IMF, LIDC reform and the post-Washington consensus -- The IMF and LIDCs -- Theorizing post-Washington consensus … LIDC reform -- The HIPC and HIPC II initiatives -- 'Pro-poor' concessionary lending : the PRGF -- Deepening the IMF …