It was then that the Bank of England sought help from other central banks to bring its currency below that level.

Then the country can seek more help from commercial banks or other countries.

Mr. Rohatyn said the plan to seek help from foreign banks reminded him of earlier events.

But the museum could only raise half that amount, even though officials sought grants from several corporations and banks, said Willard Holmes, the museum's director.

In response to rising war costs, the cash-strapped Saudi Government is seeking loans from international banks for the first time in two decades.

Lawyers have sought e-mail evidence from banks, which have generally refused to comply.

So, many of them seek money from banks that are usually recommended by the school.

Without the World Bank's financing, India will have to either scale the project back or seek loans from private banks, at a far greater cost.

Restoring those ties was considered a vital first step in seeking financial cooperation from Western governments and international banks.

He said Poland would also seek increased credits from commercial banks.