Citation and commencement1
This Order may be cited as the International Fund for Agricultural Development (Twelfth Replenishment) Order 2023 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
Interpretation2
In this Order—
“the Fund” means the International Fund for Agricultural Development established by an agreement dated 13th June 1976 as ratified by the Government on 9th September 19772;
“the Government” means the Government of the United Kingdom; and
“the Resolution” means Resolution 219/XLIV on the Twelfth Replenishment of the Fund’s Resources adopted by the Governing Council of the Fund on 18th February 20213.
Relevant Payments3
The Secretary of State may, on behalf of the Government—
a
make payment of a further contribution to the Fund not exceeding £36,960,000 in accordance with arrangements made between the Government and the Fund in accordance with the Resolution, and
b
make payment of sums required to redeem any non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes or other obligations which may be issued or created by the Secretary of State and accepted by the Fund pursuant to the arrangements mentioned in paragraph (a),
in accordance with section 11 of the International Development Act 2002.
We approve,