ABSTRACT
The task of this chapter is to set the scene for what follows. We first trace the spread of conditionality in recent years and then briefly describe the modalities of conditionality. This leads to a discussion of the meaning and nature of conditionality and is followed by examination of the arguments in legitimation of the principle of applying conditionality. The chapter concludes by providing brief prima facie reasons for thinking that conditionality is not working welland why, therefore, it seemed worthwhile to write this book.
