Conformed Copy - L4578 - Provincial Reform Adjustment Loan - Catamarca - Supplemental Letter

Page 1 ARGENTINE REPUBLIC August 17, 2001 MMr. David de Ferranti Regional Vice President Latin America and the Caribbean Region International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 1818 H St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Re: Loan 4578-AR (Provincial Reform Adjustment Loan - Catamarca) Hospital Management Contract Targets Dear Mr. De Ferranti: The targets set forth in the attachment to this letter constitute the targets referred to in paragraph 20 of Schedule 3, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 4, to the Loan Agreement of even date herewith, for the above-captioned Loan, entered into between the Argentine Republic and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Sincerely yours, ARGENTINE REPUBLIC By /s/ Domingo F. Cavallo Authorized Representative CONFIRMED: INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT By /s/ Myrna Alexander Authorized Representative Date: August 17, 2001