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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order approves the making of payments on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom to the African Development Fund (the “Fund”) of sums not exceeding £650 million as a further contribution to the resources of the Fund. The payments approved by this Order will be made pursuant to Resolution No. F/BG/2026/04 adopted by the Board of Governors of the Fund on 27th May 2026. The Order also provides for the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to those arrangements.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private, public or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

A copy of the Resolution No. F/BG/2026/04 may be obtained by application to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH.