Conformed Copy - C3180 - Third Social Fund Project - Supplemental Letter

Minister of Finance and Economy Antananarivo Republic of Madagascar Re: Credit No. 3180 MAG (Third Social Fund Project) Development Credit Agreement (Article I, Section 1.01 (a)) List of Participating Countries Excellency: We refer to the Development Credit Agreement (the Agreement) of even date herewith between Republic of Madagascar (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, 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, By /s/ Callisto Madavo Regional Vice President Africa CONFIRMED: REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR By /s/ Zina Andrianarivelo Authorized Representative