Explanatory note

This Order approves the making of a payment on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom to the African Development Fund (“the Fund”) of a sum not exceeding 603,585,673 pounds sterling as the contribution of the Government of the United Kingdom to the thirteenth replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund. The contribution to the Fund is paid in accordance with arrangements made with the Fund pursuant to Resolution F/BG/2014/01 adopted by the Board of Governors of the Fund on 31 January 2014.

The Order also provides for the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to the arrangements. .

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

The provisions of the Resolution mentioned in this Order may be obtained by application to the Department for International Development, 22 – 26 Whitehall, London SW1A 2EG.