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Nyaho Project Nyaho Medical Centre (hereinafter referred to as Nyaho or the Company) is a leading Ghanaian private healthcare service provider that was established in 1970, by the late Dr. Kwami Nyaho Tamaklo, as the first private healthcare group in Ghana. Nyaho currently operates: a 45 bed main hospital in the Airport residential area of Accra; a primary care satellite in the Octagon Building located within Accras central business district; and a wellness health hub located within the main hospital.  The Company aims to establish additional primary and urgent care satellites as well as a health hub in strategic locations to implement a hub-and-spoke model; renovate the main hospital; and refinance existing debt. IFC expects the Project to increase the provision of high-quality healthcare in Ghana. IFC also expects the Project to place competitive pressure on other healthcare providers to improve their quality of service.
AEF Professional Technical Services Ltd (PTS) S  UMMARY   O  F   P  ROJECT   I  NFORMATION   (SPI   )     Project Name		Ghana-Professional Technical Services Limited (PTS)    Region			Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector			Automobile    Project No:		008225    Projected Board   Date:			May 16, 1997    Company Name:  	Professional Technical Services Limited (PTS)    Major Shareholders:  The company is owned by Mr. Roji Baitie but is presently being restructured.  Two individuals and Mr. Baitie will own 67% of the shares and the countrys pension fund company, Social Security and National Insurance Trust, will own the remaining 33%.    Mr. Baitie has been in the automobile industry for the last 15 years.  His experience embraces spare part dealership and mechanical repairs on vehicles.  Mr. Baitie will be the Managing Director.    Project Cost including Proposed IFC Investment:   Total project cost is estimated at US$720,000.  IFC has been requested to provide a venture loan of US$288,000.    Location of Project:   Accra.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project:   The company was established in Accra in 1994 to manufacture and assemble vehicle spare parts.  The purpose of the project is to remanufacture constant velocity joints (popularly referred to as CV-joints) for front wheel and four wheel drive vehicles in the country.  The project will indirectly contribute to the road-worthiness of vehicles and public safety.    Environmental Category and Issues:  This is a category B project according to AEFs environmental review procedure.  Environmental issues associated with this project include chemical use and handling, liquid and solid waste disposal, hazardous material and workplace air emissions.  Occupational health and safety issues include employee safety and training and fire prevention and emergency response.  IFC will ensure ongoing compliance with World Bank environmental, health and safety policies and guidelines during the life of the project by evaluating monitoring reports submitted annually to IFC by PTS, and by conducting periodic supervisions.    The Environmental Review Summary is expected to be available from the Public Information Centre on April 3, 1997.    Date SPI sent to PIC:			March 19, 1997    For additional information contact: Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711 - facsimile: (202) 676-0365     L:\WPCR\ROB\PTSSPI.DOC   March 19, 1997 3:13 PM  Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
ProteaTakoradi The Greenfield project involves the construction and operation of a 3 star hotel in Takoradi Ghana (the Project) by Alliance Estates Limited (the Sponsor). The hotel will be branded as a Protea Select managed by Protea International.  Facilities will include 132 rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, meeting space for 130 people, a workout room and 78 parking spaces. (i) Absorb the unmet demand for quality hotel of international standards in a major business district of Takoradi. (ii) Standards: Improve hotel standards in the 3 star segment. (iii) Skill transfer: Encourage the transfer of skills and expertise in hotel management to the local workforce.  (iv) South-South Investment: support a South/South investment in CAF region. (v) Employment: Direct and indirect employment for locals during construction and operations.  (vi) Revenues: Government revenue source through tax collection. (vii) Local supplies: local procurement of construction supplies, food and services throughout construction and operations.
Zain Ghana Project Zain Communication Ghana Limited (Zain Ghana or the Company) is 75% owned by Zain Group (the Sponsor), which formerly operated in Africa under the Celtel brand. Zain, a major cellular operator in the Middle East and Africa, has built a portfolio of operations in 23 countries: 16 in Sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) and seven in the Middle East/North Africa (Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia). 

IFC has a long-standing relationship with the Sponsors African subsidiary, through a series of investments both at the holding company and operating subsidiary levels. Most recently, IFC mobilized a $320 million, 5 country facility for Zain Groups operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Madagascar, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Through an investment in Zain Ghana, IFC will help spur competition in Ghana, thereby increasing penetration levels and helping to extend telecommunications services into the rural areas.  Further, as Zain Ghana is setting up a modern, reliable telephony network, it is providing affordable services of highest quality. Further, its 3G connectivity allows Zain Ghana to offer not only voice, but also internet and other value-added services, thereby strengthening internet accessibility which is lagging far behind mobile penetration rates in Ghana.  Small and medium sized companies are a key focus segment of the Company, which are expected to benefit from the wide range of services, including the access of Zain Group's "One Network", allowing for cross-border calls without international and roaming charges between Zain Group's networks across Africa and the Middle East. Finally, Zain Ghana will provide direct and indirect sources of employment, which is critical in a country suffering from high unemployment rates.
Meridian Port Services Limited The Project involves the development and operation of a new container terminal in the Port of Tema, approximately 20 miles east of Accra, Ghana. MPS has been working in Tema for over 10 years under a concession dated 17 August 2004, and has signed an amendment to the Original Concession on 12 June 2015. The Project represents investments related to Phase 1A under the Deed of Amendment and primarily consists of: (i) constructing a 700 meter quay for two container berths; (ii) creating a 70 ha yard; (iii) constructing a 3.5 kilometer breakwater; and (iv) dredging up to 16.9 meters. The proposed IFC financing will help strengthen the port sector in Ghana by increasing container handling capacity and spurring operational efficiency. The Project will increase Ghana''s competitiveness, and drive trade growth by introducing modern efficient container handling capacity to better serve the country''s exports and imports at one of the country''s key ports. The Project will help reduce the cost of transportation by reducing congestion, improving efficiency and productivity, and therefore benefitting shippers, shipping lines, and consumers alike. As such, it will help improve logistics performance in Ghana - an area which is strongly associated with the reliability of supply chains and the predictability of service delivery for producers and exporters.
Diamond Cement Ghana Limited The project is to establish a new 100-ton per hour (about 640,000 tons p.a. of achievable output) grinding unit to produce ordinary Portland cement for the Ghanaian market.  Diamond plans to source clinker, the major input in cement manufacturing, from West African Cement S.A., (Wacem), a Togolese company, which has a production capacity of 200 tons of clinker per hour (1.2 million tons p.a.) and in which IFC invested US$6 million in loan and equity (investment #8962).    There is a strong demand for cement and a need for additional production capacity in Ghana.  Over the past decade, cement consumption in Ghana has increased at an average rate of 11% p.a.  Demand is currently estimated at 2.1 million tons and is expected to reach 2.7 million tons by 2005.  Ghacem Ltd., Ghana''s only cement producer, with a total nominal capacity of 340 tons per hour (2.1 million tons p.a.), is already operating at high rates.    Diamond is expected to have strong economic effects, including (i) a significant reduction in the price of cement due to competition and the contemplated lower price of its clinker, (ii) an improvement in the quality of the cement sold in Ghana, (iii) the creation of some 280 direct jobs and (iv) the development of regional integration and Ghana''s exports.    IFC role includes providing project finance, comfort and technical advice.  IFCs investment is critical, as Ghanas financial sector is not in a position to provide either the long-term financing the project needs, due to the short-term nature of its resources and its very high rates, or the level of foreign currency it requires.  IFC will also provide comfort to the sponsors, a useful asset, given that the overall sub-region is still perceived as risky.  Finally, IFC has worked with the sponsors to improve the terms of equipment supply arrangements  .
Vodafone Ghana The Project consists of the upgrade and expansion of the communications networks of Vodafone Ghana (Company) in Ghana. Vodafone Group acquired 70% of the shares in Ghana Telecommunications Company for $900 million on August 15, 2008; the Government of Ghana retained the remaining 30% ownership. By successfully acquiring Ghana Telecom (the national incumbent operator) Vodafone became the countrys only integrated communications solutions provider, with mobile, fixed and data capabilities. i) Expand access. This Project will increase the availability of reliable and affordable telecommunications services for consumers and businesses in Ghana.  Ghanas teledensity, at 54%, indicates that there is potential for further growth in the market. The lack of teledensity is pronounced in semi-urban and rural areas, where it is less than 10%. This project will enable Vodafone Ghana to upgrade technology, increase capacity, and improve coverage, giving more consumers and businesses access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services.  Furthermore, Vodafone Ghana will be expanding what constitutes the largest fiber optic network in Ghana in order to expand its broadband service capabilities in a country with a low broadband penetration rate (~ 4%).  

ii) Spur Competition. The Project will enhance competition in the sector, leading existing telecommunication operators to: (i) invest further in their networks, thereby increasing availability and improving the quality of telecommunication services; and (ii) lower tariffs.

iii) Product and service innovation.  Vodafone Ghanas relationship with Vodafone Group is resulting in several benefits, including knowledge transfer for product and service innovation.  The Project will enable Vodafone Ghana to further improve the quality and variety of services offered as its upgraded network will utilize state-of-the-art mobile technologies to provide value added services and to enable multimedia and data applications.
Solar for Industries IFC is considering a total funding package of US$100.0 million for Solar for Industries Limited, a subsidiary of LMI Holdings Limited (LMI), an existing client of the IFC. This includes an up to US$30 million IFC A Loan, up to US$40 million mobilized in B/Parallel loans, and an additional up to US$30 million subordinated loan from the IDA20 Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility (IDA PSW BFF). The funds will be used to develop and operate up to 150MW of solar power for industrial parks to  be deployed in phases in Ghanas Tema Free Zones Enclave (Tema FZ) and Dawa Industrial Zone (Dawa IZ), in Ghana (the Project). The expected support from IDA20 PSW BFF is described further in the Blended Finance Section. The Project will improve the affordability of electricity supply and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation in Tema FZ and Dawa IZ. 

In terms of market creation, the Project is expected to contribute to creating a competitive power sector by demonstrating the feasibility of meeting commercial and industrial consumers electricity needs in Ghana through solar power. Additionally, it has the potential to enhance productivity and competitiveness for industrial zone tenants by providing reliable and green electricity.
BOP SocGen Ghana The proposed project consists of a 5-year senior unsecured loan of up to US$25 million in USD to Société Générale Ghana (SocGen Ghana or the Bank) to support the provision of funding to Micro, Small, and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana (the Project). Up to 30% of the loans proceeds will be earmarked to women and women-owned MSMEs, on a best-efforts basis. The Project is being processed under IFCs Base of the Pyramid (BOP) Program to support the growth of the banks micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) portfolio and will benefit from up to US$130 million Pooled First Loss Guarantee (PFLG) on the BOP Program-level provided by International Development Agency IDA Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility (IDA-PSW BFF). The project will provide financing to MSMEs located in Ghana, the Anticipated Impact Measurement and Monitoring (AIMM) rating of Good based on an AIMM score of 66. On an unadjusted basis (i.e., without likelihood factor), the full potential AIMM score could reach 88. The most significant expected project-level outcome for the project is access to finance for MSMEs. Beyond the Project, this transaction is part of a programmatic approach that IFC anticipates has the potential to promote greater Competitiveness. IFCs program helps address the critical challenges in Ghana's SME finance market by demonstrating the commercial viability of new SME lending business models that serve a wide array of MSMEs.
Horus Ghana The project consists of a senior loan (in local currency, if feasible), an equity investment and a technical assistance grant to Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (or the company) a greenfield microfinance institution (MFI) sponsored by Horus Development Finance, a French consulting firm with recognized expertise in microfinance, and La Fayette Investissement (LFI), its associated investment company. The company will specialize in providing financial services to urban and semi-urban micro and small enterprises as well as low income groups and individuals in Ghana. It is expected that after five years, the company will have eleven branches, a portfolio comprising approx. 16,000 customers, and an outstanding loan portfolio of $14 million. 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 Ghana, where access to finance is sporadic for low-income populations and existing MFIs lack breadth and depth, do not focus enough on credit extension, and for their vast majority are unprofitable. 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 profitable and will demonstrate the commercial merits of transparency, HR and IT investments and strategic planning. As a consequence, it is expected that the interest of local banks in the microenterprise and SME sector will be strengthened.
Exchange-Debt The Exchange is the development of a mixed-use project in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, being developed by Actiss Africa Real Estate Fund 2 (AR2) AR2 is a private equity fund managed by Actis Capital LLP (Actis), a private equity fund management company specializing in managing funds that invest in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in a joint venture with local partners. The IFC-financed Project is part of the above-mentioned mixed-use development and will consist of; i) a 200+-room hotel with a conference center and ii) approximately 10,000 m2 of retail space (the Project). The Project will help alleviate the supply gap of high quality office and retail space, as well as residential units and hotel rooms in Ghana. Note  Related project: The above-mentioned development was initially called "Project Sunrise". Later, the name was changed to "The Exchange". IFC first considered The Exchange as an equity co-investment opportunity, and public disclosures reflecting this were made on May 6, 2013 under project #33086. Subsequently, the parties decided that IFC could better support the Project through a long-term loan package described below, which is now disclosed under project #35396. Physically, the project disclosed under #33086 in May 2013 and this project #35396 are the same mixed-use development. - Catalytic Role: IFC is expected to mobilize all debt for the Project in volumes and with tenors not available locally.  - Sector Expertise: the Project will benefit from IFC''s technical expertise in the hotel and property development, including profound knowledge of international practices with respect to pre-leasing arrangements;  - Green Building Advice: IFC''s green building specialist will be involved in the Project providing valuable advice to the client;  - Enhancement of E&S and Corporate Governance Practices: IFC''s involvement will ensure that the Project is implemented based on the international best practice in the E&S and corporate governance areas.
New Crystal New Crystal Healthcare Services (hereinafter referred to as NCHS or the company) is a healthcare company in Ghana. The company was established in 2003 and now operates 6 health facilities, namely Ashaiman, Tema, Michel Camp, Afenyo Memorial, Adjei Kojo and Takoradi. The health facilities provide general clinical care, antenatal, obstetrics, gynaecology, dentistry, laboratory, x-ray, pharmaceutical and basic in-patient services. The company also owns a specialist/ referral hospital, a diagnostic and imaging unit, a centralized medical and pharmaceutical supplies unit, and a medical training school.      NCHS focusses on the low-income and lower-middle-income population. The company plans to upgrade their healthcare infrastructure in the Greater Accra region (excluding Takoradi) to improve the healthcare service quality, offer more services, and to attract more patients to the facilities. The total project cost is estimated to be US$5.5m.  IFC proposes a C-Loan investment of up to US$2.5m in NCHS to support the Project. The proposed investment will be used to improve existing infrastructure, construct new clinical space, purchase necessary equipment, hire and train medical staff, and implement higher quality standards. IFC expects the Project to improve access to high-impact health treatment for underserved populations in the area around Ashaiman and Tema in the Greater Accra Area, Ghana. IFC also expects the Project to increase the competitiveness of the market by expanding a high-quality provider of healthcare services in a market characterized by many low-quality healthcare facilities.
AEF Computer Training School I 2000 Limited is a private company registered in Ghana.  The project is to set up a computer training school in Accra, under a franchise arrangement with NIIT Limited of India, an internationally recognised and certified education unit.  NIIT has been providing similar training courses since 1982 in India.  Courses to be offered will include basic computer skills, networking, system analysis and programming with Microsoft and Oracle. Employers have made computer literacy an important factor in their selection process for prospective job seekers. The availability of quality computer training centres in Ghana lags behind demand.    The organisational structure proposed for the project is based on a model developed and successfully used by NIIT at its computer training schools in India, Middle East and South Afrirca, South East Asia and recently in Nigeria.    The development of this project has been assisted by the Africa Project Development Facility (APDF).      IFC involvement provides a guarantee for a term loan to the project in a country in which term lending to small and medium sized companies is limited.  IFCs participation will contribute to the development of computer know how in the country.  The project is expected to create 11 new jobs, transfer computer know-how through NIIT, provide skilled management, parent satisfaction and improved performance on accredited tests.
Kosmos Energy Finance International Kosmos Energy (Kosmos or the Company) is an oil exploration and development company, listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Kosmos current asset portfolio includes world-class discoveries and exploration prospects in Ghana, as well as exploration licenses with significant hydrocarbon potential in Cameroon and Morocco.  The key elements of Kosmos business plan are: (i) to complete the development of the Jubilee oil field in Ghana which commenced oil production on November 28, 2010; and (ii) complete the appraisal and development of its other hydrocarbon discoveries offshore Ghana (the Project).  Over the longer term, Kosmos plans to conduct exploration work on its existing inventory of other licenses in West Africa and to replicate its exploratory success through new ventures in other regions of the African continent.  To fund these activities, Kosmos launched a multipronged approach aimed at tapping the equity and debt markets.  This included first raising a US$2 billion debt facility to restructure its existing debt (including IFCs prior loan), then taking the Company public to access additional equity, and finally syndicating the debt facility.  Kosmos may also seek to increase the facility to US$3 billion, subject to market appetite, liquidity and timing of development activities.  The first phase of the debt facility and the IPO are now complete;  Kosmos and the bank underwriters are currently in the syndication phase for which they are seeking IFCs support and participation. Development impacts include:  (i)    generating substantial revenues for the Government; (ii)    stimulating economic activity through creation of demand for local goods and services;  (iii)   providing opportunities to develop domestic energy sources such as gas to address the country''s energy needs;  (iv)   promoting further foreign direct investments in the country and in the region, particularly in the hydrocarbon sector; (v)    helping expand the universe of lenders active for operators in the West Africa region and therefore play an important market-building role.