Conformed Copy - C3136 - Second Social Action Fund Project - Supplemental Letter

Page 1 December 4, 1998 His Excellency Willie Chokani Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi Embassy of the Republic of Malawi 2408 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 United States of America Excellency: Re: Credit No. 3136-MAI (Second Social Action Fund Project) Development Credit Agreement (Article I, Section 1.01 (a)) List of Participating Countries We refer to the Development Credit Agreement (the Agreement) of even date herewith between Republic of Malawi (the Borrower) and International Development Association (the Association). Pursuant to Resolution No. IDA 183 of the Board of Governors of the Association and, more 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. Please confirm your agreement to the foregoing by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and returning it to us for our records. Sincerely yours, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Acting Regional Vice President, Africa CONFIRMED: REPUBLIC OF MALAWI Authorized Representative