EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order approves the making of payments on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom of sums not exceeding £2,134,000,000 as a further contribution to the resources of the International Development Association in accordance with the arrangements made pursuant to Resolution 219 adopted by the Board of Governors of the Association on 23rd April 2008.

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.

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 referred to above may be obtained by application to the Department for International Development, 1 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HE.