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Advans Banque Congo The project consists of a senior loan, an equity investment and a technical assistance funding for the establishment and expansion of Advans Banque Congo.  Advans Banque Congo (or the Bank) will be a greenfield microfinance bank sponsored by Advans S.A. SICAR (Advans), an investment company, and Horus Development Finance, an associated French consulting firm with recognized expertise in microfinance. The Bank will specialize in providing a broad range of financial services to urban and semi-urban micro and small enterprises as well as low income groups and individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is expected that after five years the Bank will have nine branches and a loan portfolio of $27 million, comprising 20,000 customers. The purpose of the project is to expand crucial financial services to a sector that rarely has access to services offered by formal financial institutions. The project will have a high development impact considering that microfinance has been shown to play a major positive role in reducing poverty and unemployment in developing countries. The initiative will strengthen the provision of microfinance services in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where access to finance is virtually nonexistent for low-income populations. By creating a new institution able to sustain microfinance on commercial terms and following best practices, the project has the potential to generate a substantial increase in the long-term availability of financial services for the poor. The project will also show local banks that sound microfinance can be sustainable and generate attractive returns. As a consequence, it is expected that the interest of local banks in the microenterprise and SME sector will be strengthened.
AMSME Rawbank The project which is part of the Africa MSME program, aims to provide Rawbank with a senior loan of up to $7 million along with a technical assistance (TA) package of up to two years of on-site advisory services to be led by a pre-selected consulting firm that has strong experience and a proven track record in the field of micro and SME finance advisory services. As part of the Africa MSME Finance Program, the projects main objective is to strengthen the overall risk management capacity of Rawbank and to build up its MSME portfolio on a sustainable basis by providing the Bank with modern tools and methodologies for developing and marketing new products based on sound underwriting credits policies. Under the Africa MSME Finance Program, this project will strengthen Rawbanks funding base and bring about the transfer of technical know-how and best practices to enable Rawbank to develop a solid platform from which to grow its MSME portfolio.  The project will allow Rawbank to provide much needed financing for small and medium enterprises and will result in an increase in the volume and number of loans to MSMEs.
Kingamyambo Musonoi Tailings SARL This SPI has been revised in order to reflect a slight change in the wording related to the process of categorization of any potential future investment in this project to ensure consistency with IFC procedures.    The project is to prepare a definitive feasibility study (DFS), including marketing, technical, and environmental and social impact studies, for the re-treatment of processed oxide tailings from the Kolwezi concentrator, located in Katanga province, which began operations in the early 1950s. Owing to the poor recovery rates obtained at the time, valuable amounts of copper and cobalt were discharged in the form of tailings. The tailings reserve consists of 112 million tonnes grading 1.49% copper and 0.32% cobalt. Preliminary technical studies indicate that a leaching and solvent extraction plant costing about US$300 million could produce 30,000  tonnes per annum (tpa) of copper and 5,500 tpa of cobalt, although technical,  marketing, and financing factors, to be considered during the DFS, may dictate a staged development. The project company is Kingamyambo Musonoi Tailings SARL (KMT), a Congolese company which has been created for the purpose of exploiting the tailings.
SLGP Equity BCDC The project consists of an up to US$25 million risk sharing facility (RSF) providing a 50% loss coverage for up to US$50 million SME loan portfolio originated by Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo (Equity BCDC or the Bank) (The Project). The team expects the RSF to be complemented by advisory services aimed at strengthening the Bank's holistic Risk Management Framework, SME origination, underwriting, monitoring and credit risk management capabilities. The Project will be committed in two separate tranches. Assessment of Project Outcomes
-	Stakeholder effects: Increased access to finance for SMEs  Through the Project, IFC expects that Equity BCDC will expand its SME portfolio from US$250 mln in 2021 to US$631 mln by 2026, representing a growth rate of 141% compared to 2021. Equity-BCDC will use IFCs de-risking instrument and advisory support to grow its SME portfolio in relative terms with a projected increase of the SME share of the Banks overall loan book from 24% to 35% over the next five years
-	Stakeholder effects: increased access to finance for WSMEs - Over the project life cycle, the Bank expects  to increase its WSME lending from US$22 mln in 2021 to US$70 mln by 2026, representing a relative portfolio growth as a share of the SME portfolio from 9 percent to 11 percent.
Assessment of Contribution to Market Creation
-	Competitiveness  The Project supports the expansion of Equity-BCDCs SME finance business through an integrated IS/AS approach that is expected to serve as a meaningful market signal.
BOP RAWBANK The Project consists of a senior loan of up to US$35 million with a tenor of up to 3 years (1 year grace) to Rawbank (RB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an IDA-LIC and FCS country. The Project will be processed under the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) Program to support the growth of the Banks SME portfolio and will benefit from a 40% Pooled First Loss Guarantee (PFLG) from IDA-PSW Blended Finance Facility (BFF).
Cimenterie de Lukala SA Cimenterie de Lukala S.A. (CILU or the Company) is the largest cement manufacturer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with an integrated cement plant in Lukala, near the capital city of Kinshasa. CILU will implement an expansion to increase its cement production capacity to 750,000 tons per annum (tpa) from 450,000 tpa (the Project).    IFC has been asked to consider an equity investment to partially finance the Project. The Project is expected to have the following development impact: (i) access to reliable domestic supply of cement, substitute imports at a competitive price, and creation of a competitive domestic market along with IFC''s investments in two other greenfield projects; (ii) support housing and infrastructure development in the DRC; (iii) direct and indirect job creation and local capacity development through training; (iv) strong demonstration effect by encouraging other foreign investment as the country''s perceived risks will continue to diminish; (v) contribution to economic growth; and (vi) increased local supply chain development.
Eastcastle debt Eastcastle Infrastructure Limited (Eastcastle) was established in 2020 and is focused on the construction and operation of shared telecom towers and related infrastructure in various countries across Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (https://ecinfras.com/).   In June 2021, IFC supported the formation of Eastcastle with a US$24 million equity investment (https://disclosures.ifc.org/enterprise-search-results-home/eastcastle). IFC are now proposing a further US$30 million debt facility from IFCs own account and up to US$50 million through B-Loans and Parallel Loans in Eastcastle Infrastructure DRC (Eastcastle DRC or the Company). The debt funding will be utilized for the acquisition and construction of a portfolio of Built-To-Suit (BTS) towers and transmission towers in DRC which will be leased to mobile network operators in the country. (the Project). The Project is expected to increase the capacity of mobile networks in the DRC, with the potential to result in improved access to quality connectivity for end-users. The Project is also expected to create a more competitive tower colocation market in the country by supporting the expansion of a challenger tower company that is scaling up the tower sharing business model. A successful expansion is expected to create a more competitive tower colocation market which would level the playing field among retail networks operators, contributing to market-wide improvement in the affordability of mobile connectivity.
PPC Barnet DRC The project involves the construction of a greenfield integrated cement plant of 1.25 million tons per annum (Mtpa) capacity to supply cement locally. 1. Support to industrial, social and infrastructure development: the project will expand local production of cement, reduce dependency on imports and save foreign exchange. Ultimately, the project will help reduce cement prices and support the development of the housing and infrastructure sectors. 2. Local supply chain development: the project will create new SME business opportunities due to increased demand for the supply of raw materials, transportation and distribution services. 3. Job creation: The project will create about 270 jobs for locals and many more indirect jobs in the value chain. 4. South-south investment: IFC will be supporting a South African corporate investing up north in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nuru DRC Project Congo Energy Solutions Limited (CESL, Nuru, or the Company) is leading a project to develop, build and operate three solar hybrid mini-grid projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Each mini-grid will combine solar photovoltaic panels, battery energy storage systems, and diesel generators to provide up to 15MW of generation capacity in Bunia (8MW), Goma (5MW) and Kindu (2MW), the capital cities of DRCs Ituri, North Kivu and Maniema provinces, respectively (the Project). The mini-grids will operate independently (i.e., they will not rely on electric power supply from the main electricity grid).   The Project is expected to provide more affordable and reliable electricity to 28,000 households and businesses that currently have expensive, unreliable, unsustainable, or no access to electricity. Potential commercial and industrial off-takers include telecom tower operators, water pumping stations and substations, agri-processing and milling companies, national banks, and water bottling factories. In addition to IFC's own account investment, the Project is expected to be supported by the Finland-IFC Blended Finance for Climate Program, as described in the Blended Finance Section. The Project is expected to increase access to electricity for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers, by adding up to 15MW of solar hybrid mini-grids across three provincial capitals. DRC is an FCS country with one of the lowest electrification rates in the world of 19.1%, with only one percent electrification in rural areas. The mini-grids are expected to displace diesel gensets by offering reliable, more affordable and greener electricity supply, resulting in lower GHG emissions. At a market level, the Project is expected to catalyze further development of private mini-grids in the DRC and the SSA region by demonstrating the commercial viability of the business model and helping build investor confidence in DRCs new regulatory and institutional framework. The Project is being developed in parallel to the recently-launched Scaling Mini-Grids (SMG) initiative in the DRC, the first country-level SMG project in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As such, it has the potential to generate relevant learnings for future projects in the sector, contributing to its growth.
Celtel DROC II Celtel Congo (RDC) S.p.r.l. (Celtel DRC or the company) operates a GSM (Global System for Mobiles) mobile telephone network in the Democratic Republic of Congo covering the major cities of Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, as well as surrounding areas and other regions including, Mbuyi-Mayi, Kananga, and Kolwesi.  The company was granted its nation-wide mobile cellular license in December 1999, and launched its operations in Kinshasa in December 2000.  The purpose of the project is to improve Celtel DRCs existing operations by building a long distance backbone from Kinshasa to Matadi and to Congo Brazzaville and expand its network to other towns and cities, including both formerly occupied and newly liberated areas.
Nyumba Ya Akiba The US$255million Project involves the construction and operation of a greenfield cement manufacturing, limestone quarry, and associated facilities in the Bas Congo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The Key Components of the Project include: (i) cement plant (annual production capacity 1.2 mtpa); (ii) Limestone quarry; (iii) overburden storage facility; (iv) 220 KV power line (6 km long) to an existing substation; (v) employee accommodation camps (for 300 personnel); (vi) waste management facility; (vii) access and haul roads; (viii) railway connection to the national rail network; (ix) auxiliary facilities (water management infrastructure, package sewage treatment plant, etc.) The Project is expected to have the following development impact: (i) access to reliable supply of cement and the creation of a competitive domestic market, (ii) support housing and infrastructure development in the DRC, (iii) job creation & technology transfer, and (iv) contribution to economic growth and SME activity.
Millicom DRC MIC DRC is planning an expansion project in 2009/2011 to enhance its network capacity and geographical coverage as well as to roll out a solar panel network that will power more than 60 sites. The estimated CAPEX investment is $285mn. The company is soliciting financing offers from financial institutions for up to $170mn long term loan and has invited IFC to consider a A/B Loan. Affordability & Accessibility:  Tigo DRC targets the mass market, critical for improving penetration in a country where the majority of the population is below the poverty line. Tigo introduced innovative promotions and market approaches to spread connectivity in a country with low mobile penetration (9%). IFC support will allow Tigo DRC to continue with this commercial strategy.   Other Mobile Services: DRCs market for other mobile services like data, mobile banking, etc, has been slow to develop because of limited access, limited coverage and excessive costs. Challenges to this growth include widespread poverty, a linguistically and ethnically divided population, and a low illiteracy rate. Tigo DRCs investment in its network will provide for wider access, contributing to increasing the development of other services to be delivered via the mobile network platform.  Green technologies: MIC will pilot in DRC an aggressive alternative energy program by rolling out a network of solar panels that will power or partially power more than 60 of the Companys cell sites. This will be IFCs first Project which will finance the use of solar panels, supporting on-going work in the green power initiatives.
Pro Credit Bank SARL Democratic Republic of Congo The project consists of the establishment of Pro Credit Bank SARL (PCB or the bank) which will provide credit and other financial services to private micro and small enterprises and individuals, who currently face serious constraints to accessing these services. PCB will assist in strengthening and deepening the DRC financial markets by demonstrating the commercial viability of lending to micro and small enterprises.
Rawbank SME Global Facility The proposed project consists of a senior loan of up to US$ 15 million to Rawbank S.A.R.L. (the Bank) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and advisory services to support the Banks risk management framework. The project consists of: (i) A senior loan of approximately US$ 12.9 million for IFCs own account; (ii) a senior loan of approximately US$ 2.1 million for the account of the SME Global Finance Facility; and (iii) an advisory services component to assist the Bank in strengthening its risk management framework. The project objectives are to: (i) enhance the Banks capacity to expand financial services specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women-owned SMEs through providing a loan and performance incentive for outreach to these segments; (ii) promote financial inclusion by supporting the Banks expansion of its financial services network to a larger and more diversified customer base; (iii) strengthen the Banks risk management framework. (a) Support a systemic bank in an IDA country with extremely low banking sector banking penetration. (b) Increase access to finance for women and SMEs, two strategic priorities for IFC in Africa.  (c) Deepen the financial sector through the further deployment of innovative products.
Protecting and Improving Health Globally:Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems,Capacity and Security Global Health Security Partnership Engagement. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, manage effectively, and evaluate public health programs; achieve U.S. Government program and international organization goals to improve health, including disease eradication and elimination targets; expand CDC's global health programs that focus on the leading causes of worldwide mortality, morbidity and disability, including chronic disease and injuries; generate and apply new knowledge to achieve health goals; and, strengthen health systems and their impact.
Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security Global Health Security Partnership Engagement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health Globally. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, manage effectively, and evaluate public health programs; achieve U.S. Government program and international organization goals to improve health, including disease eradication and elimination targets; expand CDC's global health programs that focus on the leading causes of worldwide mortality, morbidity and disability, including chronic disease and injuries; generate and apply new knowledge to achieve health goals; and, strengthen health systems and their impact.
Protecting and Improving Health Globally:Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems,Capacity and Security Building and Strengthening Public Health Capacity and Systems in Guinea. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, manage effectively, and evaluate public health programs; achieve U.S. Government program and international organization goals to improve health, including disease eradication and elimination targets; expand CDC's global health programs that focus on the leading causes of worldwide mortality, morbidity and disability, including chronic disease and injuries; generate and apply new knowledge to achieve health goals; and, strengthen health systems and their impact.
Protecting and Improving Health Globally:Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems,Capacity and Security Global Health Security Partnership Engagement: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health Globally. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, manage effectively, and evaluate public health programs; achieve U.S. Government program and international organization goals to improve health, including disease eradication and elimination targets; expand CDC's global health programs that focus on the leading causes of worldwide mortality, morbidity and disability, including chronic disease and injuries; generate and apply new knowledge to achieve health goals; and, strengthen health systems and their impact.
Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security Equipment to contain and prevent the spread of Ebola and other future biological threats in Guinea. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global health efforts are to assist Ministries of Health and other international partners to plan, manage effectively, and evaluate public health programs; achieve U.S. Government program and international organization goals to improve health, including disease eradication and elimination targets; expand CDC's global health programs that focus on the leading causes of worldwide mortality, morbidity and disability, including chronic disease and injuries; generate and apply new knowledge to achieve health goals; and, strengthen health systems and their impact.
CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS Child Protection systems especially at local and regional levels are reinforced by structural and inter-sectoral policy
interventions
INTEGRATED CHILD CARE Morocco's Survival MDG acceleration plan is supported through a joint UN approach, via a) regional development of neonatal plans,
b)  advocacy for pursuing Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) activities, c) revitalization of immunization activities and d) acceleration of nutrition activities,
 especially iodisation and breastfeeding
FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND STEWARDSHIP Capacities of subnational institutions are enhanced for child-sensitive and participatory social policy planning to support
vulnerable girls and boys.
5.1 PROGRAMME COORDINATION UNICEF staff and partners are provided guidance, tools and resources to effectively design and manage programmes
SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICIES An integrated protective environment for the most vulnerable children is reinforced through systemic evaluation and sharig best
practices at upstream level
3.2 JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN The justice system has strengthened capacity to protect children in contact with the law, to improve coordination with the social
welfare system and to prevent institutionalization.
EARLY LEARNING Preschool national framework is developed and endorsed by education system a) preschool norms are developed and institutionalised b)
 National adaptive costing model is developed and endorsed c) Mobilisation and coordination strengthening is supported and included
in process of national strategic framework development
DESINSTITUTIONALIZATION Actors are mobilized along agreed standards so that children deprived of their family environment or at risk of family separation,
benefit from: (a) pilot alternatives to institutionalization  (b) reviewed standards of services for the alternatives  and (c)
pilot social support services for families.
DECENTRALIZATION-LOCAL GOVERNANCE Decentralization and local /territorial governance policies and mechanisms are child-sensitive and effectively  improving service
delivery and participation for the most vulnerable children
3.2 CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS National and local partners have increased capacity to provide systematic identification, case management and appropriate follow-up
of child victims or children at risk.
4.3 SOCIAL PROTECTION Family allowances and integrated social services approaches are strengthened to reduce multiple deprivations and build resilience.
CROSS SECTORAL ACTIVITIES Activities benefitting several programmes or belonging to transversal thematics (gender/ emergency/ M&E / UN coherence/...)
INTEGRATED PROTECTION POLICY Mobilization and monitoring for the integrated protection policy leads to strengthened multisectoral supply chains and coordination
models and enables closer monitoring and appeals for child rights violations.
5.3 PROGRAMME PLANNING, MONITORING & EVAL Programme Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation