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BOP KMF-FY23 The proposed project consists of a straight senior loan of up to US$20 million denominated in Kazakh tenge (KZT) to Limited Liability Company Microfinance Organization KMF (KMF or the Company), a long-standing IFC partner and the largest microfinance institution (MFI) in Kazakhstan.  The proposed financing will enable KMF to provide much needed local currency funding to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in rural areas (50%) and women entrepreneurs (50%) in a challenging economic environment caused by the COVID-19 crisis and further exacerbated by the Russian-Ukrainian war (the Project).  As of end-September 2022, the Company had a net loan portfolio of US$430 million, 254 thousand active clients, and captured 23% market share by loan portfolio. The Company owns a network of 14 branches and 113 outlets. Stakeholder Effects: Improved access to and quality of finance for microenterprises and SMEs (MSMEs). The income stream of MSMEs, has been severely affected by the lockdowns, increased uncertainty, and a slowdown in economic activity in the wake of the pandemic. As the economy re-opens, MSMEs need access to capital to finance investments in inventory and inputs to resume economic activity, and to adjust business models to the post-crisis economic environment. The project will further support the implementation of a digital transformation of KMFs products and operations. KMF expects to digitize customer onboarding, therefore enabling a digital and remote loan disbursements and collections for a large share of its MSME customers. The adoption of digital channels and delivery methods have become increasingly important to adapt to customer needs and maintain business operations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

Resilience: IFC anticipates that Project will support resilience amongst microfinance and base-of-pyramid (BOP) finance providers by helping the market deal with the growing uncertainty and catalyzing investor response. A rise in non-performing loans, and disrupted borrower cash-flows has left banks reluctant to lend directly to BOP segments. Macroeconomic instability and uncertainty on the long-term viability of their operations has led to increased difficulties in accessing the funds needed to support the recovery and growth of their lending operations. By investing in KMF, IFC will demonstrate to other investors the viability of supporting the sustainability and recovery of BOP financial service providers.
Eurasia RED Eurasia Real Estate Development Ltd (ERED or the company) is a leading Kazakh commercial property development company which develops and leases high quality shopping malls and business centers throughout Kazakhstan. ERED currently owns an operational class B+ business center on the Manas-Satpayev street intersection in Almaty.  The companys near term plans include building two shopping centers located in Almaty for a cost estimated at approximately $185 million. The shopping centers will also offer cultural as well as entertainment services. The project will consist of:  - a 55,000 m2 shopping center on Raimbek Avenue, Almaty; and  - a 100,000 m2 shopping center on Kulja Avenue, Almaty.   These two developments will be implemented in a phased manner. The shopping center on Raimbek Avenue was about 60% completed as of September 1, 2008 and is expected to open in February 2009. The company is planning a 45,000 m2 extension of the shopping center on Raimbek Avenue project depending on the level of demand for retail space. The project will contribute to filling the large gap between supply and demand for quality retail space in Almaty and provide much needed property infrastructure in the largest city of the country, as well as introduce modern international retail and entertainment operators to the largest city of Kazakhstan. The project will also contribute to improve Almatys ongoing efforts at urban renewal, its competitiveness as a domestic and regional center, and its stock of modern real estate and mass-market retail formats.  Other areas of development impacts include:   - creation of direct (over 4,000 jobs) and indirect jobs (estimated at 6,000 jobs); - modernization of the landscape for local retail properties;  - improvement in and introduction of quality standards; - benefit to other sectors of the economy, from suppliers of products in the shopping centers to final consumers.
KMF Project The proposed project consists of a senior loan of up to $5 million equivalent in Kazakh Tenge to Microcredit Organization KazMicroFinance LLC (KMF or the Company), the leading commercial MFI in Kazakhstan. Proceeds of the loan will be used to finance KMFs loan portfolio growth through increasing branch outreach and new product offering to its target micro and small clientele including women entrepreneurs in rural and urban areas.   KMF has an extensive branch network. As of Dec 31, 2013 its branch network included 16 branches and 68 outlets and sub-offices. Since inception KMF has issued 752,936 loans for the amount of KZT 149 billion ($800 million). -	Improve access to finance for underserved segments of the society in remote areas of Kazakhstan through supporting lending activities of KMF;  -	Contribute to employment creation and improvement of life at the base of the pyramid through the strengthening of the microfinance sector in the frontiers regions of Kazakhstan; -	Create demonstration effect for the Kazakh underdeveloped microfinance industry by helping KMF to upgrade their risk management practices and prepare them for transformation into a bank or financial institution with a number of banking services if and when the opportunity arises in the future.
KMF-FY16 Project The proposed project consists of a senior syndicated loan of up to US$25 million denominated in Kazakh Tenge (KZT) to Microfinance Organization KMF LLC, formerly Microcredit Organization KazMicroFinance LLC (KMF or the Company), IFCs existing portfolio client and the leading microfinance institution in Kazakhstan, as follows: (i) an A loan of up to US$5 million denominated in KZT for IFCs own account; and (ii) a B loan/Parallel loan of up to US$20 million or its equivalent in KZT for the account of participants. The funding will support KMFs loan portfolio growth through increasing new product offerings to its target micro and small businesses clientele, including women entrepreneurs in rural and urban areas, reduce its foreign currency exposure and improve its risk profile.   As of September 30, 2015, KMFs gross loan portfolio was US$122 million issued to 144,730 active micro-borrowers through its network of 18 branches and 80 outlets and sub-offices allowing deep outreach in rural areas. The Project is expected to have a high development impact as it will: (i) improve access to finance for the underserved segments of the society in remote areas of Kazakhstan through supporting lending activities of KMF;  (ii) contribute to job creation and improvement of life at the base of the pyramid through strengthening of the microfinance sector in the frontier regions of Kazakhstan; and  (iii) have a demonstration effect for Kazakhstan''s microfinance industry to follow a best practice suite by helping KMF to upgrade its risk management practices.
Citibank Kaz Citibank Kazakhstan (CK, or the bank) is a fully licensed commercial bank.  It offers to its resident and non-resident clients a complete range of banking products for domestic and cross-border operations in both Kazakh tenge and foreign currencies.  CK has been based in Kazakhstan since 1994 and was fully incorporated in on May 12, 1998.  As of December 31, 2002, the banks total assets stood at $349.8 million equivalent and the total capital equaled $54.8 million equivalent including the subordinated debt.

The project involves the provision of long-term funding of up to $20 million to the Bank to support the expansion of its mid-term lending operations. Through this loan IFC will enhance the supply of much-needed finance to the local private sector. With the increased economic activity in Kazakhstan over the last two years, due to favorable oil prices and a stable economy, there is undoubtedly a substantially increased demand from companies for longer term financing.  The proposed investment is therefore intended, although in a small way, to address this demand.  A secondary benefit is that it will increase competitiveness in the country's banking system
KFP Project KazFoodProducts LLP (KFP or the Company), established in 1998, is one of the leading Kazakh food processing companies, operating in grain milling and confectionary        sectors. The project aims to support KFP growth through: (i) vertical integration and product diversification in milling and deep processing of wheat (production of gluten, starch, animal feed and fructose syrup), and (ii) expansion of the confectionary business (the Project)   Update related to additional investment under the COVID-19 response facility (#45257):   IFC will provide an A loan of up to US$15 million equivalent in Kazakh Tenge (KZT) to KFP as an allocation under the IFCs COVID-19 response facility. The IFC Loan will be used for expansion of KFPs operations and its working capital needs. - Economic diversification: The Project will contribute to the country's strategic objective of economic diversification, through development of agribusiness sector, where Kazakhstan has significant potential.
- Employment creation: The Project will contribute to job creation, including in frontier regions of Kazakhstan, where there are higher poverty rates and limited employment opportunities.
- Food security via continuing exports of flour to grain deficit countries of Central Asia (including Tajikistan and Afghanistan). 
- Domestic value addition: By supporting domestic processing of agricultural commodities into gluten, starch, fructose and packaged food products, the project promotes local value addition, stronger downstream linkages with SMEs, and acquisition of new skills by the local labor force.
BOP Arnur III The proposed project consists of a straight senior loan of up to US$9 million equivalent in Kazakh tenge (KZT or LCY) to Microfinance Organization Arnur Credit Limited Liability Partnership (Arnur, the Company or the Client), an existing IFC client and the 7th largest Kazakh microfinance institution (MFI), providing conventional microfinance services in Kazakhstan. The purpose of the proposed IFC investment is to support the Company's lending program to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), including rural-based MSEs (50%) and women-owned MSEs (50%), which have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russias invasion of Ukraine (the Project). Expected project-level outcome:
Stakeholder Effects: Improved access to finance for MSMEs, including women and informal rural entrepreneurs.
Expected market-level outcome:
Resilience: The Project will support resilience amongst microfinance and BOP finance providers by helping the market deal with the growing uncertainty and catalyzing investor response.
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         Financing to Limited Liability Company Microfinance Organization KMF (KMF or the Company) to support local currency financing of micro and small enterprises, including women enterprises and clients in remote areas of Kazakhstan, structured as (i) an A loan of up to US$10 million equivalent in Kazakh Tenge (KZT) for IFCs own account and (ii) up to US$75 million Hedged A Loan Participation, for the account of participants (the Project).  
       
       
           
       
       
         KMF is an ultimate leader in the Kazakh microfinance sector, having demonstrated a steady growth in client base, loan portfolio and regional network especially in rural areas since its inception. As of Sep 30, 2017, KMF had a gross loan portfolio of over US$245 million with over 211,000 active micro-borrowers, representing c. 54% market share by loans outstanding. With 1700 staff, KMF operates a developed distribution network of  
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          branches and outlets, allowing deep outreach in rural areas. (i) Improve access to finance for underserved population segments in remote areas of Kazakhstan through supporting KMF's lending activities; 
(ii) Contribute to job creation and upgrading the quality of life at the base of the pyramid through strengthening the microfinance sector in frontier regions of Kazakhstan;
(iii) Create a demonstration effect in following best practices in Kazakhstan's microfinance industry through helping KMF upgrade its risk management practices and prepare for transformation into a bank.
Saving Lives in Sierra Leone: UNICEF Malaria Programme This activity (Saving Lives in Sierra Leone: UNICEF Malaria Programme) is a component of Saving Lives in Sierra Leone 2016 reported by FCDO and a budget of £5,700,000.This project benefits SIERRA LEONE.And works in the following sector(s): Malaria control.
NCCSP transition through UNDP.It enables to smoothly transition from Phase 1 to 2,provide strategic direction,technical advice to develop systems,process and policies & pilot working with new local bodies.It is split between resource & capital budget This activity (NCCSP transition through UNDP.It enables to smoothly transition from Phase 1 to 2,provide strategic direction,technical advice to develop systems,process and policies & pilot working with new local bodies.It is split between resource & capital budget) is a component of Climate Smart Development for Nepal reported by FCDO and a budget of £1,500,000.This project benefits NEPAL.And works in the following sector(s): Environmental policy and administrative management.
Support for El Nino Preparedness and Response in Kakuma refugee Camp This activity (Support for El Nino Preparedness and Response in Kakuma refugee Camp) is a component of Support to South Sudanese Refugees in Kenya (15/16) reported by FCDO and a budget of £1,500,000.This project benefits KENYA.And works in the following sector(s): Environmental policy and administrative management.
Mosaic International Leadership Programme To support young people from deprived backgrounds from DFID priority countries to realise their individual potential, contribute to the long-term economic sustainability of their countries and to tackle significant issues of extremism and political instability.
UK Aid Match Funding for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Rohingya Refugees Appeal 2017 This activity (UK Aid Match Funding for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Rohingya Refugees Appeal 2017 ) is a component of UK Aid Match II Fund reported by FCDO and a budget of £5,000,000.This project benefits BANGLADESH.And works in the following sector(s): Material relief assistance and services.
Unallocated budget Budget forming part of overall programme value but not yet allocated to individual projects
Provision of Short-term Agricultural Finance This activity (Provision of Short-term Agricultural Finance) is a component of Improving Market Systems for Agriculture in Rwanda IMSAR reported by FCDO and a budget of £1,138,609.This project benefits RWANDA.And works in the following sector(s): Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development, Agricultural services, Agricultural development.
CHASE short term Humanitarian Emergency Relief Support Conflict Humanitarian And Stabilisation Emergency short term Humanitarian Emergency Relief Support
Accountable Grant with Commonwealth Lawyers Association FCDO through the India-UK Global Partnership Programme on Development will support an event (Partial support) The Commonwealth Lawyers Association's annual event Commonwealth Lawyers Association's Conference 2023. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is an international non-profit membership organisation, which exists to promote and maintain the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth.
PLGSP-Financial Aid to support transition to federalism and elected local bodies Financial Assistance to Government of Nepal, through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), to implement PLGSP to assist in strengthening administrative mechanisms; improve better delivery of quality services; strengthen Inter-Governmental Coordination and Cooperation; and capacity building of civil servants and elected representatives. The Financial Assistance includes support to the Technical Assistance Service Provider (TASP) UNDP for the programme.
DFID voluntary contributions to the DAC The DAC is a unique forum that brings together the world’s traditional donors in support of development effectiveness and sustainable development. Member’s voluntary contributions ensure the DAC can fulfil its role in holding donors accountable to their commitments and improving development practices.
Support to Coalition to Disaster Resilient Infrastructure This activity (Support to Coalition to Disaster Resilient Infrastructure ) is a component of The India-UK Global Partnership Programme on Development  reported by FCDO and a budget of £315,000.This project benefits Developing countries, unspecified.And works in the following sector(s): Environmental policy and administrative management.
Support to the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) This activity (Support to the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA)) is a component of Somalia Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (SHARP) 2018-2022 reported by FCDO and a budget of £3,500,000.This project benefits SOMALIA.And works in the following sector(s): Relief co-ordination and support services, Disaster prevention and preparedness.
START Fund- Bangladesh  - Inception Phase This activity (START Fund- Bangladesh  - Inception Phase) is a component of Strengthening humanitarian preparedness and response in Bangladesh reported by FCDO and a budget of £1,499,019.This project benefits BANGLADESH.And works in the following sector(s): Emergency food assistance, Material relief assistance and services.
Arranging liability management for Ebola vaccine clinical trials in Ebola-affected countries This activity (Arranging liability management for Ebola vaccine clinical trials in Ebola-affected countries) is a component of Accelerating development of a safe, effective Ebola vaccine reported by FCDO and a budget of £120,516.This project benefits Africa, regional.And works in the following sector(s): Disaster prevention and preparedness.
Administration Arrangement with International Finance Corporation for Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund Project The Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund 2 (BICF2) programme provides knowledge and technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and other stakeholders to improve the investment climate and overall business competitiveness in Bangladesh. BICF2 supports the reform of policies, regulations and processes relating to the establishment and operation of businesses in Bangladesh, local as well as foreign
Somalia Stability Fund II The purpose of this project is to promote stability across Somalia. This is a flexible adaptable instrument that will develop a portfolio of projects aimed at strengthening local governance and reducing conflict in Somalia.
Twende Mbele Accountable Grant This activity (Twende Mbele Accountable Grant) is a component of Twende Mbele (“Going Forward”) – Strengthening African Monitoring and Evaluation Systems reported by FCDO and a budget of £216,391.This project benefits Africa, regional.And works in the following sector(s): Public sector policy and administrative management, Statistical capacity building, Media and free flow of information.
Iraq humanitarian Third Party Monitoring Contract This activity (Iraq humanitarian Third Party Monitoring Contract) is a component of Support to emergency in Iraq reported by FCDO and a budget of £869,489.This project benefits IRAQ.And works in the following sector(s): Relief co-ordination and support services.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency - Yemen Multisector Humanitarian Response Programme This activity (The Adventist Development and Relief Agency - Yemen Multisector Humanitarian Response Programme) is a component of Yemen Multisector Humanitarian Response Programme  reported by FCDO and a budget of £5,610,397.This project benefits YEMEN.And works in the following sector(s): Emergency food assistance.
Rwanda Technical Assistance to AgDevCo component This activity (Rwanda Technical Assistance to AgDevCo component) is a component of Improving Market Systems for Agriculture in Rwanda IMSAR reported by FCDO and a budget of £89,334.This project benefits RWANDA.And works in the following sector(s): Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development, Agricultural development.
Support to UN for Statistics Capacity Building in Somalia This activity (Support to UN for Statistics Capacity Building in Somalia) is a component of Somalia Monitoring Programme II reported by FCDO and a budget of £4,729,486.This project benefits SOMALIA.And works in the following sector(s): Statistical capacity building.
Better Jobs in Bangladesh Key objective is to influence government to ensure fair practices in factories in terms of- workplace safety, labour standards and responsible business conduct.To drive up the quality of jobs in the garment sector and beyond, the programme is working with government to improve capacity to regulate safety and labour standards in factories. This is also working towards mainstreaming occupational health and safety in policies and practices. The programme is supporting Better Works- a global partnership- to scale up and achieve sustainability in Bangladesh thereby pushing up compliance standards in participating factories.  This will contribute in achieving the SDG target 8.8 of protecting labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers.
Nepal in Business - Research. This activity (Nepal in Business - Research.) is a component of Jobs Nepal Programme reported by FCDO and a budget of £100,000.This project benefits NEPAL.And works in the following sector(s): Trade facilitation, Business policy and administration, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development.
Design funds for Feeder Roads Project This activity (Design funds for Feeder Roads Project) is a component of Improving access to agricultural markets in Sierra Leone reported by FCDO and a budget of £36,455.This project benefits SIERRA LEONE.And works in the following sector(s): Agricultural development.
Reviews of governance and financial management of partner organisations (PRAP- II) This activity (Reviews of governance and financial management of partner organisations (PRAP- II)  ) is a component of Portfolio Risk Assurance Programme II reported by FCDO and a budget of £1,463,943.This project benefits PAKISTAN.And works in the following sector(s): Anti-corruption organisations and institutions.