BIS Review 65/2004  1  (iv)  The behaviour, response and advice extended by the donors to the countries should be counter-cyclical in nature. When there are good days and booms, they should not be carried away by excessive affection for the country manifest in form of higher lending, AAA work and all kinds of assistance.
The donor staff should desist from the temptation to shine in the glory of their countries. I would suggest that it is during these times that the donors should render advice of caution to the country and exercise prudence in their assistance. But when the country faces bad days or difficulties it is incumbent upon donors to continue engagement and not pull the plug.