21.   Some Republican lawmakers think the debt forgiveness is good idea, but they want to see the international lending institutions make some changes in their lending practices.

22.   Such high numbers of problem loans mean banks have to set aside huge loan-loss reserves, causing institutions to make huge financial losses.

23.   Tamimi said other institutions would make a similar move.

24.   He enjoys good support amongst central bank staff and would enable the institution to make a smooth transition, Pattera observed.

25.   International financial institutions should make more efficient use of their resources and practice the austerity they preach to their clients, a senior US Treasury official said here Friday.