Sidi, You are at a an economic vantage point to compare the Gambia's standing in terms of payments and/or arrears owed to the International arena vis-a-vis other Nations, since you are an "insider" (working for ADB). Your points are well taken and thanks for the objective analysis. Good night. OB. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------