The Borrower confirms that the procurement, award and performance of all contracts entered into for the purposes of implementing the Project or any part thereof, comply with the provisions of the Applicable Procurement Policies and Rules. The Borrower, through MEP: (i) has received a copy of the Applicable Procurement Policies and Rules and (ii) understands the terms of the Applicable Procurement Policies and Rules.

The Borrower, through MEP is contractually bound by the Applicable Procurement Policies and Rules as if such Applicable Procurement Policies and Rules were incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

The Borrower, through MEP, has acknowledged the content of Schedule 8 (AFD’s Covenant of Integrity) of this Agreement. Requirements stipulated in AFD’s Covenant of Integrity must be formally produced by any holder of a contract to be concluded within the framework of the Project and therefore, where appropriate, included in the pre-procurement documentation.