It is mandated that business decision making and regulatory reporting processes use the same data and information. Any lapse in this regard is increasingly being viewed adversely by the markets, customers, shareholders and regulators.
A clearer IBRD graduation strategy must be pursued, building on the country partnership frameworks agreed upon with borrowers. It should more directly link access to WBG resources to indicators of economic development, access to external finance, and the possibility of leveraging the private sector.