31. For the emerging countries, the achievement of political independence has too frequently been accompanied by a situation of de facto economic dependence on other countries. 32. It also meant that taxpayer funds provided to the IMF by its member governments resulted in bailouts for big investors who had made risky bets on emerging countries. 33. When asked as to whether the company will diversify its automobile sector to other emerging countries, Zain said that it is still too early. 34. With special viewing glasses unavailable, most people were staying indoors there, in Moldova, Macedonia and other emerging European countries. 35. Financing for emerging country borrowers continued at a strong pace. 36. Several emerging countries have also decided to help provide financial support for an IMF-World Bank debt relief plan for the poorest nations. 37. The IMF said that the recent turmoil in some emerging country financial markets should not adversely impact their growth in the longer term. |