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ISC-Ibtikar Fund table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; }       Ibtikar Fund LP (Ibtikar or the Fund) is an early stage venture capital fund raising $10-12 million to invest in 45+ seed stage companies in Palestine. This investment will fall under the IFC Startup Catalyst initiative, which supports entrepreneurship and innovation at the earliest stages. Development  impact: (i) Address the funding gap for early stage
investments in the Palestine. (ii) Support innovation, technology, and
entrepreneurship in the region via investments in internet-enabled companies.
(iii) Create high-value employment opportunities.
Wataniya Palesti The project consists of the construction and operation of a greenfield mobile cellular telephone network in the West Bank, Palestian Territories. The project will be implemented by Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunication Company Limited (Wataniya Palestine or the company), a company owned 57% by Wataniya International FZ LLC, which is turn is 51% owned by the Qatari incumbent Qatar Telecom, and 43% by the Palestine Investment Fund.  Wataniya Palestine was awarded the second GSM mobile license in West Bank/Gaza in March 2007 through an open tender process for $354 million equivalent. The project will offer a wide range of standard and value added mobile services in Palestine; given the poor state of the existing telecommunications infrastructure in the country, the project will have a significant development impact for both individuals and businesses.  Teledensity (both fixed and mobile) is low by regional standards; mobile service remains expensive and is accompanied by poor coverage, thus delaying the spread of mobile services to low income urban and rural communities.  The Project will improve access to reliable and affordable telecommunication services for consumers and businesses in Palestine and the Company projects that mobile penetration will increase from 36% at project launch to 58% by 2016.  

The project will also support the telecom liberalization process intiated by the Palestinian Authority with the help of the World Bank.  The telecom law of 1996 created the fixed and mobile licensing framework for the incumbent Paltel and also enabled the introduction of competition through the award of a second mobile license in December 2006. A new telecom law is currently under review, which will introduce modern principles of regulation and competition in the sector.  The project will support this process, with the planned IPO of the company in early 2009 being a further step towards full sector liberalization.
Faten II Project Faten started as a program under Save the Children in 1995 and was spun-off in 1999 into a not-for-profit Company with a mission to serve the financial needs of low and middle income Palestinian entrepreneurs and individuals. Currently, Faten is the largest Micro Finance Institution (MFI) in West Bank & Gaza (WB&G) and serves its clients through an established network of 35 branches and staff of 219 people.  IFC is considering a potential investment in the form of a senior loan of up to US$ 5 million to support Fatens micro and small and medium size enterprises (MSME) portfolio growth and the expansion of its reach to low and middle income Palestinian. The proposed project builds on IFCs previous engagement with Faten, where IFC extended a US$ 3 million senior loan (project #30178), which has since been fully repaid. (i)Access to finance: Availability of financing in the aftermath of the war in Gaza and the consequent economic slowdown in the West Bank is critical for the revival of the Palestinian economy, especially for the MSME sector. The proposed Project would support Faten, the largest and well managed MFI, to leverage its well established network to expand outreach and to serve a larger number of micro and small entrepreneurs in the WB&G where microfinance penetration is low. (ii)Job creation: MSMEs are key contributors to job creation in WB&G and are estimated to account for  80% of total employment. Developing the MSME sector, with reliable access to finance, can play a significant role in private sector led economic growth, generating employment and providing opportunities to the MSME sector. (iii)Funding: IFC will provide long-term funding to enable the Company further grow its client base.  (iv)Demonstration effect: Through this project, IFC is expected to act as a catalyst by encouraging local banks to further expand their funding to the microfinance sector with longer term tenors and help to bridge the financing gap facing this sector in conflict countries like WB&G.
PRICO Solar Gaza table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; }         The proposed investment is   for the financing of a 7 megawatt peak rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy project to provide the Gaza Industrial Estate (GIE) with a source of domestic power generation (the Project). The project will be developed by two special vehicles,     one based in the West Bank and one in Gaza, to attend to the various aspects of the financing and operation of the project. The two special vehicles are      wholly owned subsidiaries of the   Palestine Real Estate Investment Company   (PRICO or the Client). PRICO is a company organized under the laws in force in the West Bank Palestinian Territories.       The project is expected to provide up to 80 percent of expected electricity needs of GIE at a price substantially lower than the alternatives. GIE is connected to the grid and will enter under a net metering agreement with local distribution company Gaza Electricity Distribution Company (GEDCO).              This project is proposed as an integrated World Bank-IFC investment with the World Bank providing investment co-financing for an expected 10 percent of the project costs through its Finance for Jobs (F4J) Series of Projects (SOP).   The project is expected to help alleviate the ongoing electricity shortage in Gaza, which has electricity availability averaging only 8 hours a day. (i)	 Provide a domestic source of power helping the development of the industrial zone, addressing substantial demand-supply gap for electricity.
(ii)	Enhance capacity building of local institutions to lay the foundation for private sector participation and long-term growth.
(iii)	Improve energy security via domestic generation of power to support economic growth and job creation.
(iv) Provide clean and cost competitive electricity and reduce diesel consumption by the factories in the GIE and GHG emissions in the process.
SEF Arab Concrete Products Company Limited Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    West Bank & Gaza:  Arab Concrete Products Company              Region    Middle East        Sector       Project No008240   Projected Board DateJune 10, 1997   Company NameArab Concrete Products Company   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Arab Concrete is a public shareholding company with 350,000 outstanding shares owned by 80 shareholders, most of whom are local investors.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	Total project cost is estimated at US$1.57 million.  IFCs participation is US$0.7 million A loan.    Location of project and Description of site    	The project is located in the city of Nablus, West Bank.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	Arab Concrete Products is the largest producer of ready-mix concrete in Nablus, where it operates two plants and ten delivery trucks, and has a combined production capacity of about 110,000 m3/year.  The aim of the investment is to help finance the purchase of additional delivery equipment - mainly trucks - to enable the company to fully utilize its production capacity.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This proposed project is classified as a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  Environmental issues which were examined included air emissions, liquid effluent treatment, potential site contamination from past uses, work place air quality, noise and safety.  The sponsor will ensure that the project is implemented in compliance with all applicable local and World Bank environmental, health and safety guidelines    The  is  May 15, 1997 from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     May 8, 1997      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384  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).
SEF Al-Ayyam Printing Company Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    West Bank & Gaza-Al-Ayyam Project      Region    Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa        Sector       Project No008925   Projected Board DateApril 25, 1998   Company NameAl-Ayyam Press, Printing, Publishing and Distribution Company   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Al-Ayyam Press, Printing, Publishing and Distribution Company is a private shareholding company with a paid-up capital of US$4.3 million and 17 shareholders.  The Company is owned by a group of prominent Palestinian businessmen, including Mr. Sabieh Masri (40%), Mr. Akram Hanieh (15%, Mr. Bashar Masri (13%), and Cairo-Amman bank (7%).     Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	IFC loan of US$1.8 million.  The total project cost is US$4.85 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	The Company''s printing operations are located in the West Bank city of Ramallah.    	    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The aim of the investment is to help upgrade and expand the printing capacity, as well as to refinance medium-term debt, thereby, reducing financial costs and burden of annual repayments.  The project is expected to ultimately increase sales in the local and export markets.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category B project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  Environmental, health and safety issues associated with this project include:  the environmental performance of the existing operations; the storage and handling of solvents and printing inks; air emissions of volatile organic compounds; disposal of solvent and other wastes; and workplace health and safety; and employee exposure to solvents.  Printing ink used in this facility is all biodegradable and no solvent-based ink is used.  Film developing solutions are recycled, as is water paper.  Reasonable and adequate fire prevention and general worker health and safety provisions have been incorporated in the project.    The  is  from the Public Information Center.       Host country location of environmental documents    USA      Date SPI sent to PIC March 25, 1998   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  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).
SEF Nabahin Industry and Trading Company Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    West Bank & Gaza - Nabahin              Region    Central Asia, Middle East & North Afrida        Sector       Project No008239   Projected Board DateJune 10, 1997   Company NameNabahin Industry & Trading Company   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    			   The Nagahin Family    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	A loan of US$0.65 million.  The total project cost is US$1.7 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	The re-treading tires factory is in the Gaza Strip    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The aim of the investment is to help expand the capacity of the factory.  The expansion would allow it to meet increasing demand, lower production costs, broaden its line of products and develop its distribution network.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This proposed project is classified as a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  Environmental issues which were examined included air emissions and liquid effluents, solid waste management, and general worker health and safety.  The facility produces only minor air and water emissions.  Solid wastes are primarily rubber shavings from the processed tires, which are recycled as an additive in asphalt for road paving or as low grade rubber, or are landfilled.  The sponsor has installed appropriate fire detection and protection equpment and will operate the facility in conformance with World Bank health and safety guidelines    The  is  May 15, 1997 from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     May 9, 1997      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384  Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
FCSRE Vitas Palestine MSME Loan The proposed project (Project) consists of an investment of up to US$ 5 million to Vitas Palestine (Company) in the form of a senior term loan with a maturity of up to five years and a grace period of one year. The investment proceeds will be used by the Company to lend to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including Women-owned SMEs (WSMEs) in West Bank and Gaza. An interest rate buy-down from the Global Small and Medium Enterprises Financing Initiative (GSMEF) will complement the investment package to help address a key market barrier of access to finance for SMEs, including Women-owned enterprises in West Bank and Gaza. The Project is expected to support Vitas Palestine in achieving the following objectives: (i) increasing access to financing for MSMEs in West Bank and Gaza; and (ii) promoting greater inclusiveness in the MSME finance market through expanding access to finance for women-owned MSMEs.
Al-Jebrini Project Established in 2003 and headquartered in the City of Hebron, West Bank, Al-Jebrini Company for Dairy and Food Industry and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (together Al-Jebrini or the Company) is one of the largest dairy companies in West Bank and Gaza. The Company produces and distributes a wide range of staple and value add products including yogurt, milk, juice, salads and dips such as hummus, cheese and pudding.  Through the proposed investment, IFC will support the Companys expansion plan consisting of: (a) expanding its salad production capacity by establishing a new factory in Al-Dahrya; (b) constructing warehouses and distribution centers in Ramallah, Nablus and Gaza; and (c) increasing the capacity of the Companys biogas facility in Al-Dahrya (collectively, the Project). The Project expected project-level outcome is an increase in the access and quality of hummus, salads and perishable, dairy-based, staple food products in Gaza. Beyond the project, IFC anticipates its investment will increase competitiveness in the processed foods sector of West Bank & Gaza, through demonstration and replication effects.
SEF Pharmacare Ltd. Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    WEST BANK & GAZA: Pharmacare              Region    Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa        Sector       Project No008335   Projected Board DateJune 9, 1997   Company NamePharmacare Ltd.   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Pharmacare Ltd. is a public shareholding company with 500,000 issued stocks and 650 shareholders.  The majority shareholders are the Khoury family (28%), who are the founders of the company.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	A Loan of US$0.5 million.  The total project cost is US$3.35 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	The pharmaceuticals factory is in the West Bank city of Ramallah.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The aim of the investment is to help upgrade and expand the production capacity of the factory.  The expansion would allow the Company to operate with better efficiency, improved quality according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and ultimately to increase its sales in the local and export markets.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is an environmental review category B project.  Environmental, occupational health and safety issues associated with this project include: air emissions and liquid effluent treatment; adequacy and quality of water supply; solid and hazardous waste handling and disposal; potential site contamination from present or past uses; fire prevention and emergency response; and workplace air quality, noise and safety.  The sponsor will operate the facility in compliance with all World Bank environmental health and safety guidelines.    The  is  from the Public Information Center.             Date SPI sent to PIC     May 9, 1997      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384  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).
WBG Project The proposed project would establish a program for affordable home loans to lower and middle income segments of the Palestinian Population initially in the West Bank and when conditions permit, in Gaza. The initiative takes a long, term programmatic approach to improve the lives of Palestinian families living in unsafe, substandard or severely cramped housing conditions in West Bank and Gaza.   The program would combine the provision of technical assistance for the development of the overall mortgage market in Palestine and the availability of long term mortgages that would be designed to make home ownership affordable to target segments of the Palestinian population. A mortgage servicing company AMAL would be formed to perform certain master servicing and other functions related to the project. The Development Impact of this project is likely to be high.  The specific development impacts of this project would be:

Significant improvement to the enabling environment for the creation of a viable housing finance market in West Bank.  Institutional and legal constraints today create major obstacles to mortgage lending.  It is expected that the removal of such obstacles particularly registration of titles, difficulty of foreclosures will encourage lenders to come into the market and scale up their lending programs.

Access to finance for middle and low income individuals.  The project will make affordable, long term home finance available to a significant number of people in the low and middle income brackets.  The homes financed will help improve the living standards of the borrowers as they get access to safe and more spacious housing as compared to the overcrowded and cramped conditions they currently face.  The longer term of the mortgages to be provided under the program will play a major role in making homes more affordable by reducing the monthly payments to a level that could be serviced by a broader segment of the population.

Boost to the construction sector:  Although the program is intended to fund only mortgages and not construction, the creation of effective demand by the financing available under the program will encourage developers to take a more active approach in developing their projects as the risk to them will be reduced by an increase in the number of  potential buyers.  The program may include financing of progress payments for booking of units in multifamily housing developments in the construction phase.

Restarting the mortgage market.  As the program will be making mortgages under a difficult environment, it would be sending a positive signal to other institutions.  The success of the project would encourage other entities to come into this market and help build a more sustainable housing finance market in West Bank.
Palestine Mortgage and Housing Corporation Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    West Bank & Gaza-Palestine Mortgage & Housing Corporation (PMHC)              Region    Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa         Sector       Project No008914   Projected Board DateApril 30, 1998   Company NamePalestine Mortgage & Housing Corporation (PMHC)   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	PMHCs major local sponsors are Palestine Development and Investment Co. Ltd. and the Arab Bank Group.  Palestinian National Authority and the Palestinian Monetary Authority are currently the initial founding shareholders of PMHC and will retain a minority equity position in PMHC after the capitalization of PMHC by private investors. Other shareholders are expected to include almost all the commercial banks present in West Bank and Gaza (WBG) as well as some insurance companies.  Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), a Canadian crown corporation and the largest mortgage financial institution in Canada with total assets of US$ 11 billion, will act as the PMHCs technical partner.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	In the first year, PMHC will be funded by shareholders'' equity (US$ 20 million), of which IFC''s equity investment will be up to US$ 4 million for a 20% shareholding, and by the World Bank''s IDA Loan (US$ 17 million).  In the second year, PMHC will raise US$ 35 million, out of which IFC''s A loan will be up to US$ 25 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	West Bank and Gaza    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project involves the capitalization of a new financial institution, Palestinian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (PMHC).  PMHC is a joint project with the World Bank, which has committed to provide a US$ 17 million IDA loan for PMHC through the Palestinian National Authority.  The project aims to create a commercially viable institution, which will develop the mortgage market in WBG and facilitate the flow of capital into this market.  The objectives of PMHC are to refinance long term mortgage loans originated by primary mortgage lenders and to insure the mortgage loans against non-repayments by their borrowers.      Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category C project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  No further environmental review is required.    	        Date SPI sent to PIC     March 25, 1998      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
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Improving confidence and trust between conflict affected societies using shared approaches towards regional animal bio-security and health issues across the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) (Phase III) Increased confidence, dialogue and cooperation between animal and human health practitioners working across divided communities, will enable the delivery of more responsive and effective health services to conflict-affected societies.