Our continent has a long history in trading, but the openness of the euro area has increased that business markedly. In the mid1990s, exports of goods and services from the euro area were equivalent to around 30%4 of GDP; now they are equivalent to around 44% of GDP.
The donors should stay on the course if the long-term direction, framework for action and overall strategy pursued by the country is clearly defined, followed and shared by them. (ii)  Donors, including the World Bank have a vast array of instruments at their disposal and they should use the appropriate instruments judiciously and imaginatively at different stages to support the strategy.