67313 OFFICIAL USE ONLY IDA/SecM2012-0116 March 2, 2012 FROM: Vice President and Corporate Secretary Equatorial Guinea Lifting of Suspension of Disbursements The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has now settled its overdue payments to International Development Association (IDA/SecM2012-0082). Consequently Equatorial Guinea's right to make withdrawals under effective and not fully disbursed credits and grants has been reinstated as of February 16, 2012. Distribution: Executive Directors and Alternates President Bank Group Senior Management Vice Presidents, Bank, IFC and MIGA Directors and Department Heads, Bank, IFC and MIGA This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank Group authorization.