Conformed Copy - C3133 - Population and Family Planning Project - Supplemental Letter

October 13, 1998 His Excellency Cassim Chilumpha Minister of Finance Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Lilongwe Republic of Malawi Excellency: Re: Credit No. 3133-MAI (Population and Family Planning 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 Regional Vice President, Africa CONFIRMED: REPUBLIC OF MALAWI By /s/ Authorized Representative