Some officials also want euro-area bailout funds to be able to offer aid directly to the region's banks, rather than via governments.

I offer aid only as an example; the pickings would be small.

Most just set out under their own steam to offer aid.

However, it has been known to offer aid where it deems it right to do so.

Then the subjects meet with a group of experts, who give the subjects instructions on how to improve things; they offer aid and encouragement along the way.