Explanatory note

This Order approves the making of a payment on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom of a sum not exceeding £40,000,000 as a further contribution to the African Development Fund in accordance with the arrangements made with the Fund pursuant to Resolution F/BG/2002/03 adopted by the Board of Governors of the Fund on 28th May 2002.

This payment is by way of an additional contribution to the Fund pending conclusion of negotiations on the next routine replenishment (the Ninth Replenishment), and will score as a contribution to the Ninth Replenishment of the Fund.

The Order further approves the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State in payment of the further contribution.

The provisions of the Resolution may be obtained by application to the Department for International Development, 1 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HE.