Conformed Copy - C3130 - Privatization and Regulatory Reform Technical Assistance Project - Supplemental Letter

Page 1 September 30, 1998 Minister of Finance BP 862 Niamey, Republic of Niger Re: Credit No. 3130 NIR Development Credit Agreement (Article I, Section 1.01 (a)) (Privatization and Regulatory Reform Technical Assistance Project) List of Participating Countries Excellency: We refer to the Development Credit Agreement (the Agreement) of even date herewith between Republic of Niger (the Borrower) and International Development Association (the Association) and, particularly, to the definition of "Participating Countries" to be found in Section 1.01(a) thereof. We have to inform you that, for purposes of the Agreement, the following countries are not "Participating Countries" and, therefore, not eligible to supply goods and services under the Credit: Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cyprus, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates. This list of ineligible countries is in addition to the list of ineligible countries under paragraphs 1.6 and 1.8 of the "Guidelines for Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits" published by the Bank in January 1995 and revised in January and August 1996 and September 1997 (the Guidelines). In accordance with the operational policies of the Association, the term "ineligible countries" applies both to the nationality of bidders, and to the source of goods and services provided. Sincerely yours, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION By /s/ Callisto E. Madavo Regional Vice President Africa CONFIRMED: REPUBLIC OF NIGER By /s/ Moussa Dabal Authorized Representative