Here is the letter drafted in attachment.

As a safety net, the “fair access to natural resources and services” is included in the scope, as it is already areas where AFD is operating in Georgia. The TA must indeed be connected to some operations, hopefully a dedicated PBL on Health, Social Welfare and Human Capital Development if confirmed later with the GoG.

Best regards,

Dear Natia

I could receive a message from Mr. Nikolos Gagua, he underlined that the Government of Georgia is still in the discussion process regarding the request for grant, with concern regarding the policy loan associated to the grant, questioning the timing for the technical assistance.

It is understood that the scope of a PBL and the opportunity of such PBL dedicated to Health / Social Welfare / Human Capital, will require additional discussion, in 2021.

AFD has an opportunity for approving a Grant in 2020. This Grant would be used starting from 2021. It is believed that the Grant (financing studies and TA) will be interesting to assist the government in building the long term policies in 2021, based on gaps / needs analysis. AFD hope that it could lead to an operation in the future, but AFD is of course not requesting a confirmation of Loan, taking into account that it is not the right the timing for confirming such a loan.

I have redrafted the letter, taking this into account the comment received. I am ready for discussing with MoF, Mohlsa and other relevant ministries.

Best regards,

Raphael.

Dear Ms Gabunia, dear Ms Barkalaia,

With reference to our today’s discussions with you and with M. Nikoloz Gagua, we would like to share with you a draft of the request letter related to the allocation of an AFD grant. We highly appreciate your assistance and we are awaiting for the signed request.

We would like to thank you in advance for your availability and your understanding.

We remain at your disposal should you need further information.

Sincerely,