Economic progress depends on sustained bilateral and multilateral aid, on responsible government economic management, and on continued technical assistance from multilateral and bilateral donors.
Using threats to hold back economic or military aid, it cajoled about 100 states into signing bilateral accords to keep Americans out of the court's grip.
Mr Bush recently waived restrictions on military aid to 21 countries, and curbs on economicaid to a further 14, despite their refusal to sign bilateral immunity deals.