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Projet de modernisation et d'extension des réseaux de la SBEE (ProMER) en République du Bénin. Le projet a pour objet l’extension, la réhabilitation et le renforcement de réseaux de distribution Moyenne et Basse Tension de la Société Béninoise d’Energie Electrique (SBEE) dans les centres régionaux de l’Atacora-Donga, du Zou-Collines, du Mono-Couffo, de Borgou-Alibori et de l’Atlantique.
Projet de construction de la ligne d’interconnexion 161 kV Natitingou-Tanguiéta-Porga-Frontière Bénin/Togo et des Postes HTB/HTA associés. Le projet a pour objet : i) la construction d’une ligne 161 kV de 124 km reliant les localités de Natitingou, Tanguiéta, Porga à la frontière Bénin/Togo ; ii) la construction de trois (3) postes de transformation 161/34,5 kV à Natitingou, Tanguiéta et Porga et iii) l’extension du poste de transformation 161/34,5/20 kV de Djougou.
Projet d’aménagement de périmètres irrigués et de désenclavement de la basse et la moyenne vallée de l’Ouémé en République du Bénin Le projet a pour objet : (i) l’aménagement de sept (07) périmètres irrigués totalisant 2 155 ha dans la Basse et Moyenne Vallée de l’Ouémé dans les Communes des Aguégués (2 sites), d’Adjohoun (2 sites) et de Dangbo (3 sites) ; (ii) l’aménagement et la réhabilitation de pistes ou digues d’accès aux périmètres à aménager totalisant 120 km linéaire ; (iii) la construction de 04 ouvrages de franchissement de 270 ml de portée globale pour l’interconnexion des rives gauche et droite du fleuve Ouémé à hauteur d’Adjohoun. Il est également prévu des appuis institutionnels dans le cadre du renforcement des capacités des structures impliquées dans la mise en œuvre.

Le cofinancement de la BOAD permettra notamment : i) l’aménagement de 1 000 ha de périmètres irrigués ; ii) la construction de 100 étangs piscicoles ; iii) la promotion des chaines de valeur agricoles à travers des appuis en vue de l’amélioration de la productivité, la réduction des pertes post-récolte, la transformation agro-alimentaire et la commercialisation des produits.
Projet urgence renforc. résilience acteurs secteur agricole-PUR-ZEDAGA (prg SONGTAABA) Bénin Le projet a pour objet, l’acquisition de 51 000 tonnes d’engrais, de 5 200 tonnes de semences certifiées et de 3 000 tonnes d’engrais organiques au profit de petits producteurs de maïs, de riz et de produits maraichers. Il est également prévu un volet de filets sociaux de transferts monétaires au profit de 50 000 ménages vulnérables. En outre, des kits de transformation de maïs, de riz et de petit élevage seront fournis à des petits producteurs, groupements de femmes et de jeunes en vue de la promotion d’activités génératrices de revenus (AGR) et d’entreprenariat local.
Projet de construction et d’exploitation du centre des affaires maritimes de Cotonou (CAM) en République du Bénin. Le projet a pour objet la conception, la réalisation et l’exploitation du Centre des Affaires Maritimes de Cotonou en République du Bénin.
Deuxième tranche du projet de viabilisation du site de Ouèdo, dans le cadre de la construction de 10 849 logements sociaux et économiques dans la Commune d’Abomey-Calavi Le projet a pour objet : i) l’aménagement des rues ceinture 1, ceinture 2 et ceinture 3, d’une longueur totale de 4,9 km ; ii) la mise en place d’un système d’assainissement des eaux pluviales comprenant un réseau de 16,3 km avec un exutoire final constitué de marais à draguer ; iii) la mise en place d’un système d’AEP comprenant trois (3) forages d’un débit cumulé de 433 m3/h, un réservoir enterré (bâche à eau) de 1 000 m3, un château d’eau de 500 m3 et un réseau de canalisation de 18 km et iv) la mise en place d’un système de télécommunication comprenant 20,5 km de câbles optiques.

L’objectif global du projet est de contribuer à l’amélioration du cadre de vie et à la réduction de la pauvreté.

Les objectifs spécifiques sont : i) rendre le site accessible par l’aménagement et le bitumage d’un réseau de voies ; ii) doter le site de Ouédo d’un réseau fonctionnel de drainage des eaux pluviales ; iii) doter le site d’un système de télécommunication performant ; iv) assurer une alimentation de qualité en eau potable par l’installation de deux forages et la construction d’un réseau avec château d’eau et bâche de stockage et v) assurer un cadre de vie agréable aux habitants.
Projet de construction de trois (03) bassins de rétention, de collecteurs et de voies dans le cadre du programme d’assainissement pluvial de Cotonou (PAPC), en République du Bénin Le Programme global a pour objet, la construction, dans la ville de Cotonou, de collecteurs primaires et secondaires de drainage des eaux pluviales ainsi que l’aménagement de voies urbaines dans la zone d’influence des collecteurs projetés. La présente intervention de la BOAD porte sur la construction de 2 069 ml de collecteurs primaires, de trois (03) bassins de rétention d’une capacité totale de 308 000 m3 ainsi que l’aménagement et le pavage de 3 553 ml de voies aux abords des collecteurs.
Projet d’aménagement et de bitumage de la route Djougou-Péhunco-Kérou-Banikoara au Bénin Le projet a pour objet l’aménagement et le bitumage de la route reliant Djougou, Péhunco, Kérou et Banikoara sur une longueur de 209,68 km. La présente opération porte sur l'aménagement de la section restante, PK 183+980-PK 209+680 (Banikoara), sur une longueur  de 25,7 km.
Projet de viabilisation du site et de construction de 791 logements sociaux et économiques à Ouédo au Bénin Le projet a pour objet : i) la viabilisation, sur une superficie de 16,61 ha, du site situé à Ouèdo ; et ii) la construction, sur ce site, de 791 logements sociaux et économiques, à céder en location-vente aux bénéficiaires. En outre, il prévoit la prise en charge du complément de financement des travaux de construction des 1 300 logements.
Projet de sédentarisation des troupeaux de ruminants en République du Bénin (ProSeR) Le projet global a pour objet, la libération et la sécurisation de 57 000 ha de terre au profit des éleveurs et agro-éleveurs pour la production fourragère, l’installations d’un Campement Pilote Pastoral (CPP) et le renforcement de 126 campements d’éleveurs. En dehors des aménagements des espaces au profit de l’élevage, il est également prévu la promotion des unités industrielles, le renforcement des capacités des éleveurs pour la conservation du fourrage ainsi que la mise en place des kits de production à leur profit
Quatrième tranche du projet de viabilisation du site de Ouèdo, dans le cadre de la construction de 10 849 logements sociaux et économiques dans la commune d’Abomey-Calavi en République du Bénin. La quatrième tranche du projet a pour objet (i) la viabilisation primaire de l’ensemble du site de Ouèdo comprenant l’aménagement paysager de la voirie primaire ; (ii) la viabilisation secondaire et tertiaire de huit (08) îlots (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13 et 16) comprenant (a) l’aménagement de voiries internes, les travaux d’assainissement, (b) divers travaux de raccordement des logements aux réseaux primaires d’alimentation en eau potable ; (c) des travaux de télécommunication (fibre optique) et (d) l’alimentation en électricité.
Contribution de la BOAD au financement par le Bénin des mesures urgentes face à la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID 19  phase II Riposte contre la propagation de la pandémie liée à la COVID-19
Contribution de la BOAD au financement par le Bénin des mesures urgentes face à la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID 19 Riiposte contre la propagation de la pandémie liée à la COVID-19
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Ireland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2024) Ireland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2024)
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Canada provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2024) Canada provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2024)
BG Housing Project The proposed project consists of a senior loan of up to US$200 million to Banco General, S.A. (the Bank) to be used to finance on-lending activity in Panamas low and middle income mortgage sector and financing of climate smart sub-projects in solar power generation, green buildings and energy efficiency. The most significant expected project-level effect is increased access to housing finance for low and middle income households in Panama, and climate investment in the Panamanian market. Beyond the project-level effect, the proposed project will both promote inclusive home-ownership and financing of climate smart sub-projects in solar power generation, green buildings and energy efficiency.
Grupo Mundial EQ Grupo Mundial Tenedora S.A. (Grupo Mundial or the Group) is a financial conglomerate with insurance and banking operations throughout Central America (including Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras) and Colombia.  The Groups main subsidiaries are Aseguradora Mundial S.A. (Aseguradora Mundial) and Banco Panameño de la Vivienda S.A. (Banvivienda).     The proposed project is aimed at further supporting the Groups operations and expansion plans by providing financing for the already-launched insurance and banking regional expansion in Central America and the Andean Region and for future acquisitions. The projects potential developmental, institutional and capacity building impact is notable as it will reinforce the local insurance and banking industries in Central America and the Andean Region while helping the Group to be better equipped to compete with foreign-based insurers and banks.
BancoContinental Continental is the third largest private bank in Panama with assets of $1.8 billion and equity of $191 million as of December 2002 with return on average equity of 13.7% and return on average assets of 1.4%.  Traditionally characterized as the premier corporate bank in Panama, Continental has evolved into a fully integrated universal bank offering comprehensive products through its four business lines: corporate banking, consumer banking, private and investment banking and treasury and correspondent banking.  With the recent acquisition of BIPAN Holdings, the fifth largest Panamanian commercial bank, Continental will also service small and medium clients, which comprise BIPANs loyal customer base.  In addition, with the acquisition of Banco Aleman Platina, another Panamanian commercial bank specialized in trade financing with representative offices in Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico and Colombia, Continental hopes to embark on a regional strategy of providing traditional banking products and services through an existing and recognized network.  The project is to provide a financing package of $40 million to Banco Continental de Panamá S.A. (Continental, bank or the company) to address the banks maturity mismatch resulting from long term lending for housing and project finance and short term liabilities that fund such loans, and to provide long-term funding to productive enterprises.
Panama Canal The project is to increase the Panama Canals capacity and efficiency through:   - the construction of a third set of locks including two lock facilities with water-saving basins at the Atlantic and Pacific ends;  - the deepening of the Pacific and Atlantic entrances of the Panama Canal, and  - the deepening and widening of the navigational channels of the Gatun Lake, the deepening of the Culebra Cut and the elevation of Gatun Lakes maximum operational level.   The Panama Canal, an inalienable patrimony of the Panamanian nation; since the assumption of Panamanian control on December 31, 1999 it has been administered by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an autonomous legal entity of the Republic of Panama. The project is expected to boost Panamanian GDP and fiscal revenue, to lower international trade costs, and to reduce the environmental impact of increased shipping volumes.   In 2005, Canal operations generated, either directly or through multiplier effects, some 18.6% of Panamanian GDP, 41.2% of its export volume, and 28% of fiscal revenue.  Preliminary estimates suggest a permanent 0.6 to 0.8 percent boost to real GDP growth after expansion.  Canal-derived fiscal revenue would increase providing the government with substantial additional resources to implement its development program.  The project would have a strong positive global impact on shipping and trade.  Canal expansion would:   - allow the Canal to accommodate larger and more efficient container ships;  - increase Canal capacity, and  - decrease queuing time.   These improvements would stimulate international trade and reduce global transportation costs.   A positive environmental impact will derive from the shorter routes newly available to the post-Panamax ships unable to fit through the current locks.  Such ships, representing fully half of all new container vessels under construction, use substantially less fuel per container/mile, but are forced to use much longer routes for Asia to the Americas east coast traffic.
Manzanillo International Terminal The project is to help Manzanillo International Terminal - Panama S.A. (MIT or the company) finance its capital expenditure program through 2008.  MIT operates the Manzanillo container terminal adjacent to the Colon Free Trade Zone on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal under a concession agreement. The expansion program will more than double the companys capacity and allow it to service projected container traffic through 2017.  

MIT is a major success story for privatization in the port sector.  Prior to MIT's entry as a container terminal in 1995, the former US seaplane base was utilized as a storage facility for handling about 61,000 cars for distribution in Panama and Latin America. MITs investment and management transformed the facility into a key transshipment hub for shipping lines servicing the Asia-East Coast North America and Asia-East Coast South America shipping routes. MITs efficient operation allows shipping lines to concentrate their calls at Manzanillo and use smaller, less expensive feeder vessels to transport cargo from Manzanillo to their final destinations. The resulting hub-and-spoke system provides greater market coverage and lower transportation costs, critical components to increasing trading activity.
BG Loan 2 Project The proposed project consists of a credit line of up to U$100 million for up to 5 years to Banco General (the Bank) to be used to fund lending activity in the low income mortgage sector. The proposed financing by IFC will support the growth of Banco General''s low and middle income mortgage portfolio.  The project will support Panama''s economic development as more families will be able to obtain mortgage financing given the Bank''s extensive reach and the market segment that it is serving.
Grupo Mundial EQ II Grupo Mundial Tenedora S.A. (Grupo Mundial or the Group) is a financial conglomerate with insurance and banking operations throughout Central America (including Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras) and Colombia.  The Groups main subsidiaries are Aseguradora Mundial S.A. (Aseguradora Mundial) and Banco Panameño de la Vivienda S.A. (Banvivienda).     The proposed project is a supplementary contribution to    project number 26035    (approved by the Board on July 16, 2007  IFCR/2007-0215) and consists of:  - a subscription of additional common shares of Grupo Mundial for up to $15 million equivalent; and  - a direct equity investment into the Groups microfinance subsidiary, Microserfin, for up to $600,000 equivalent. The current project is a natural next step of this long-term partnership between IFC and Grupo Mundial, as justified by the following factors:  - Strong Alignment with IFCs Priority Sectors:   In addition to its original focus on insurance, the Group has proven its commitment to align with other IFCs priority sectors, including:   - microfinance, through the recent purchase of Microserfin;  - microinsurance; and  - expansion into frontier countries, through the recent purchase of insurance companies in Nicaragua and Honduras.   In all these initiatives, the Group has sought IFCs support and advice.  - Recent Changes in the Competitive Landscape:    As new banking conglomerates consolidate into the region, the business environment is gradually becoming more efficient and a clear definition of strategy, target markets and action plans are critical to increase the chances of success for a locally-owned entity like Grupo Mundial.  Therefore, an increased IFC shareholding is decisive to leverage on previous experiences and exercise the necessary influence to support the Groups continued growth.
Grupo Mundial CL The proposed project consists of a long-term credit facility (the Facility) for up to $40 million to fund the origination of mortgages of Banco Panameño de la Vivienda S.A. (Banvivienda or the Bank), which will meet certain eligibility criteria in the low and middle income housing market.  The transaction will be structured as a Mortgage Backed Credit Line.  The Facility will be secured by the underlying mortgage assets held in a bankruptcy remote Trust or suitable Special Purpose Vehicle.    Banvivienda was founded in 1981 by a group of investors led by Aseguradora Mundial S.A. (Aseguradora Mundial or the Insurance Company). After a consolidation process in 2005, Grupo Mundial Tenedora S.A. (Grupo Mundial or the Group) was founded as the holding company of Banvivienda and Aseguradora Mundial. Grupo Mundial currently has a 99.77% shareholding in the bank.   The Facility would help Banvivienda to:   - match its mortgage portfolio origination at a time when there is growing demand for mortgage products, serving as a catalyst for Banvivienda;  - address the lack of long-term funding for the low to middle income segments of the residential mortgage market in Panama; and  - support the development of a standardized new asset class to be further securitized. The project is expected to have a high development impact in the following areas:  - It will promote primary mortgage lending in Panama, expanding the market and allowing mortgage loans to previously underserved groups (lower and middle-income families); - It will improve the financial fundamentals of the Bank by allowing the bank to access long term financing, reducing maturity mismatches, and diversifying funding sources; and -  It will assist in the development of the local capital markets by standardizing mortgage finance underwriting criteria for the underlying mortgage loans financed by the Facility, helping to build a securitizable pool of mortgage assets which will eventually benefit the Panamanian market.
Banco General S.A. II Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name:    PANAMA: Banco General II      Region:Latin America and the Caribbean   Sector:   Project No:009575   Projected Board Date:July 29, 1999   Company Name:Banco General S.A.   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Banco General S.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empresa General de Inversiones, S.A. a publicly-traded Panamanian corporation with assets of US$1.6 billion and equity of US$186.9 million as at December 31, 1998.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	US$25 million A Loan    Location of project and Description of site    	Panama City, Panama    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The Project consists of a US$25.0 million 5-year A loan to provide Banco General with medium-term funding and help the bank extend the average maturity of its liabilities with relation to that of its assets.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category C project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  No further environmental review is required.    	    The  is  from the InfoShop.        Date SPI sent to InfoShop:     June 28, 1999      This Summary of Project Information is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of consideration of the proposed transaction by the Corporations Board of Directors.  It is provided for the purpose of enhancing the transparency of IFCs activities and should not be construed as presuming the outcome of IFC Board consideration.    For Additional Information contact: Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384
Bandelta Sr. Loan II The project consists of a proposed loan of up to US$10 million to Banco Delta S.A. (the Bank or Bandelta).  The loan will be used to finance the growth of the microfinance and small enterprise portfolio of the Bank. IFC''s loan will help increase financing available to micro and small companies in Panama and stimulate the growth of these businesses. This will contribute to the creation of new jobs in the micro and small sector, which typicall provide the majority of employment opportunities in developing countries.  Through this loan, IFC will support the transition of micro and small enterprises to the formal sector, as the ability to access credit is one of the main incentives to become formal.
Bandelta Project The project consists of a proposed loan of up to US$6 million to Banco Delta S.A.  (the Bank).  The loan will be used to finance the growth of the microfinance and small enterprise portfolio of the Bank. IFC''s loan would help increase financing to underserved micro and small companies through a sector leader. Employment generation: Contribute to the creation of new jobs in the micro and small business segments, which typically provide the majority of employment in developing countries. Support transformation of MSMEs to the formal sector since lack of credit is the main barrier for an MSME to become formal.
Digicel Panama The project consists of the construction and operation of a greenfield mobile cellular telephone network in Panama, sponsored by Digicel Central America Holdings Limited. The project will be implemented by Digicel Panama S.A. (the company or Digicel Panama), a Panama-based company that is 75% owned by the Digicel Group, a leading telecommunications enterprise, and 25% owned by the Bettsak Family, a successful local business group. Digicel Panama was awarded the third nationwide GSM cellular telephony license in Panama in May 2008 through an open tender process for which it agreed to pay $86 million. - Improve Access to telecoms services: The project will improve the availability of reliable and affordable communications services for consumers and businesses in Panama.     - Increase competition in the Telecoms sector. Panamas mobile market is currently a two player marker. The entry of an experienced player such as Digicel will encourage the two existing mobile operators to:     - invest further in their networks, thereby increasing availability and stimulating improved service standards and value added services, especially in previously uncovered rural areas; and    - lower tariffs for consumers in general.    - Expand geographic coverage. Digicel plans to provide coverage in all major cities and rural areas, thus significantly increasing geographic and population coverage.      - Increase Employment. The Project will create high quality employment opportunities in Panama both at the Company and distribution levels. Digicel plans to hire 350 people directly in its operations and estimates the indirect employment of additional 1,000 people.    - Support Local Companies/SMEs.  In addition to improving the overall reliability of telecommunications, Digicel plans to expand services directed to the local business community, thus enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of these companies