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Citadel Cap Fund The proposal is to make a commitment of up to $25 million, but in no event to exceed 10% of total commitments, in Citadel Capital Joint Investment Fund L.P. (CCJI Fund or the Fund). Prior to closing the name, of the Fund will change. CCJI is targeting US$500 million to make, alongside additional capital from the Sponsor and co-investors, 7-10 investments, typically controlling stakes in industrial consolidations, distressed and turnaround companies, buyouts and selective greenfield companies.  The Fund will likely focus on mid to large cap companies in industries such as ceramics, oil and gas industries, logistics and transport, financial services, waste recycling, textiles, agricultural products and agribusiness and renewable energy.  Geographically, it will focus on Egypt, its home market, other MENA countries particularly Algeria and Libya, and countries which have natural links to its primary markets including Sub-Saharan Africa. Private Sector Development:  The Fund will provide value addition in the form of managerial and strategic support to improve the competitiveness of investee companies including securing financing for expansions, attracting and securing senior managerial talent, improving management reporting and controls and greenfield investment planning.    Economic Development:  The Fund will build companies that will help in the necessary consolidation of certain industries by adding scale through acquisitions, capital investment, and institituting management talent to create local and regional industry leaders thus removing inefficiencies and raising standards.  The expansion of investee companies regionally should also foster greater regional integration.    Implemention of best practice environmental and social standards:  The Fund will adopt IFCs environmental and social standards and over the life of its ownership of investee companies transfer this knowledge thus fostering best practice in the market.
Al Baraka Bank Egypt WCS The proposed project consists of an investment package of up to US$55 million in the form of: (i) 1-year Working Capital Structure (WCS) for up to US$50 million renewable twice up to a maximum tenor of 36 months, and (ii) a Trade Finance Facility of up to U$5 million to Al Baraka Bank Egypt, a new partner bank for IFC. The proceeds will be used to support the Banks expansion of its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) portfolio, including Women-owned MSMEs (WMSME) (the Project). The most significant expected Project-level outcome is increased access to SME and WSME finance in Egypt. Beyond the Project, IFCs programmatic approach to increase MSME financing in Egypt by concurrently pursuing several projects focusing on MSME finance with banks that cover close to a 30% market share is expected to demonstrate the viability of supporting this underserved segment through demonstration and replication channels in an environment of currency devaluations, high interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Damietta Port II The Project is a container terminal with capacity of 3.3 million Twenty-foot equivalent unit (MTEU) located in Damietta Port on the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt (Project). The Project will be carried under a 30-year Concession Agreement granted by the Damietta Port Authority (DPA) under the Ministry of Transport (MoT) . Construction is expected to begin in end of 2023 with initial operations expected to commence in January 2025. The main project-level effect is enhanced access and quality of port services in Egypt through an increase in Port Damietta capacity and operational efficiency with catalyzed economywide effects. Beyond the Project, at the market level, this investment is expected to contribute to enhanced integration through connections to local and new international markets to play a more prominent role in Egypts trade while expanding transshipment through connecting additional shipping lines. This will further support the integration and economic development of the east-Mediterranean region to help position Egypt as a global hub for logistics and trade.
Alcazar Solar 1 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 project is a greenfield 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant being developed by      Alcazar Energy Partners (the sponsor) with Enerpal International S.L.U (Enerpal) as a technical consultant       .  The sponsor will own the project company Alcazar Energy Egypt Solar 1 SAE.  The Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contractor will be a joint venture between TSK and Enviromena, who will also undertake the role of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for this project.  Environmena was established in Abu Dhabi in 2007, as the first downstream solar company in the Middle East and North Africa.  TSK was established as a public company in 1986 and began working in the solar PV field since 2006. - Contribute to ensuring energy security in Egypt: The Project is expected to support the construction of around 50MW of solar projects.
- Development of the Egyptian Renewable Energy Sector: The Project is expected to help play a catalytic role in starting solar power development in the country.
- Employment: The Project will have a positive impact on economic development due to increased power generation in Egypt, and will support direct and indirect jobs creation during the construction and operations.
- Climate Change: The Project will support climate related mitigation impact by providing clean, zero emissions electricity and thus contribute to addressing global climate change concerns.
Bank of Alexandria The proposed project involves IFC acquiring a minority equity stake in Bank of Alexandria (BoA or the Bank), alongside Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP), which acquired a majority stake in the Banks shareholding following a competitive bidding process. BoA is Egypts third largest bank in terms of total assets, and the first public sector bank to be privatized in the context of a comprehensive national financial sector reform program aimed at building a more competitive financial sector, with a sound banking system and insurance industry. This project is expected to have a high developmental impact by fostering competition and the provision of quality banking services in an increasingly private sector-led financial sector in Egypt.  The combination of ISPs know-how, particularly in the areas of SME and retail banking, and BoAs scale and outreach in Egypt will result in increased and improved access to finance to those underserved segments. The project will also enhance the credibility of the bank privatization process in Egypt as it is a key pillar in the Governments overall financial sector reform program.  Indeed, the growth and continued success of Bank of Alexandria is a key part of Egypts strategy of increasing competition in the sector, and inducing further privatizations. Finally, the project will reinforce the already strong economic ties between Egypt and Italy, one of its largest trading partner (second and fifth export and import partner respectively in 2005), by introducing the leading financial services group from that country.
IPI Project The proposed project involves the construction of a greenfield tissue mill in Egypt by a newly formed company, Interstate Paper Industries SAE (IPI or the company).  IPI will be 99% owned by the Frem Industrial Group SAL (Holding) (FIG or the sponsor), 0.5% by INDEVCO SAL, and 0.5% by Unipak Nile Ltd., which are part of the INDEVCO Group of Lebanon (the Group).    The group owns and operates a profitable 30,000 tons per annum (tpa) tissue mill in Lebanon, selling to clients in the Middle East and the UK.  This tissue mill, despite a recent increase in capacity from 18,000 tpa to 30,000 tpa, is finding it difficult to keep up with demand, hence the Groups decision to construct another tissue mill in Egypt, where electricity, energy and labor costs are lower.  The project will be manufacturing jumbo tissue rolls and mainly exporting to converters outside Egypt. The project will supply various grades of jumbo rolls to Middle East, Europe and African markets for the conversion into tissue paper products, which will further promote Egyptian exports.  Its exports to Europe will benefit from low backhaul rates.  The project is also expected to use world class production technology to process domestic recycled waste paper and imported virgin pulp.  This will increase incentives of its suppliers to collect and recycle more waste paper.  The benefits of recycling include reduction of pollution, salvage forest trees, energy and water savings.  The project is expected to create 170 direct jobs at the mill and an additional 1,000 jobs indirectly in local wastepaper collection in Egypt, where the unemployment rate is approximately 10% in 2005.    The sponsors of the project have been active in the communities in which they operate and IPI will adopt a similar approach.  The bulk of INDEVCO Groups community engagement is handled by the INDEVCO Foundation (recently renamed the Georges N. Frem Foundation after the recently deceased founder of INDEVCO Group).  The Georges N. Frem Foundation is active in the education, civil society, social welfare, community and economic development areas.  Furthermore, the INDEVCO Group has a strong record in Egypt in Unipak Nile, with a focus on quality control, ISO and other certifications which have a continuing positive demonstration effect in raising the quality of local manufacturing companies.  The project will reinforce this effort and provide an ongoing model for business success.
ESIP Vezeeta 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000          DrBridge Holdings Ltd. ("Vezeeta" or "the Company") is creating a digital healthcare platform for the Middle East and North Africa ("MENA"), focusing on booking and medical apps for private doctors and patients. Launched in Egypt in 2012, Vezeeta salso operates in Jordan and plans to soon expand to Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. The Company is transforming the way patients and doctors schedule appointments and manage health outcomes in MENA. The two main product offerings are: (1) a consumer-facing web app and mobile app where users can find doctors by neighborhood, specialty, insurance and ratings to book an appointment; and (2) Clinic management software and premium mobile apps for doctors, which enable them to manage appointments and patient data as well as to communicate with patients. -	Improved access to quality care by lowering the transaction costs of finding relevant doctors and specialists. Through Vezeeta, patients are able to search for doctors based specialty, location, gender, etc. This is particularly relevant for patients who would otherwise struggle to find doctors to meet their needs, such as female patients who prefer female doctors (+20% of the doctors on the Vezeeta are female) and rural patients seeking medical care (represent 19% of the bookings). 
-	Increased transparency and accountability through doctor details and rating system, which in turn improves health outcomes and patient welfare.
-	Enhanced connectivity within the broader healthcare system through roll-out of new and future products including pharma detailing, doctor-to-doctor referrals, lab integration, etc.
Acciona Benban 2 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 project is a greenfield 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant as part of Round 2 of the Egyptian Government feed-in-tariff (FiT) scheme for domestic solar PV and wind energy projects. The project is being developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) owned by a Joint Venture (JV) consortium of Acciona Energía Global and ENARA Bahrain (consisting of Swicorp, KCC Corporation and the Shoaibi Holdings) and TBEA Xinjiang SunOasis. - Contribute to ensuring energy security in Egypt: The Project is expected to support the construction of around 50MW of solar
projects.
- Development of the Egyptian Renewable Energy Sector: The Project is expected to help play a catalytic role in starting solar
power development in the country.
- Employment: The Project will have a positive impact on economic development due to increased power generation in Egypt,
and will support direct and indirect jobs creation during the construction and operations.
- Climate Change: The Project will support climate related mitigation impact by providing clean, zero emissions electricity and
avoid greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 60,750 tons of CO2 per annum and thus contribute to addressing global
climate change concerns.
Edita II Project The proposed investment is up to US$30 million A-loan and mobilization of up to US$15 million to Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (the Company or Edita Egypt), Edita Participation Cyprus Ltd. (Edita-Cyprus), and Edita Trade and Distribution S.A.E. (the Co-Borrowers). The loan will support Editas (i) capital expenditure requirements in Egypt and Morocco, (ii) working capital requirements, and (iii) potential expansion in Africa and the Middle East regions (Project). The Company has been listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) since 2015. IFC's investment will help in (a) sustaining over 7,000 jobs in Egypt and creating over 400 jobs in Editas production and supply chain; (b) developing sustainable and efficient supply chains in Egypt, Morocco, and other markets in Africa and MCT regions, as Edita will continue to support and develop distributors and local suppliers of inputs, leading to efficient supply chains in these markets; and (c) IFC expects the Project to increase resilience in the market by building Editas capacity to withstand shocks and stresses from forex shortage and inflation.
Reverse Trade Mission - Association of Southeast Asian Nations Fifth Generation (5G) Ecosystem Reverse Trade Mission Series, through Business Council for International Understanding The Fifth Generation (5G) Ecosystem Reverse Trade Mission Series consists of three separate missions designed to familiarize decision makers from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with U.S. technologies and use cases for 5G wireless networks. The missions will build awareness of the potential applications and enabling regulatory environment that can accelerate 5G rollout and the enhanced security implications. The reverse trade mission (RTM) delegations will travel to up to three cities in the United States for meetings with public and private sector representatives and relevant site visits.
Reverse Trade Mission - United States-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program Reverse Trade Mission Series, through National US Arab Chamber Of Commerce (Inc) This Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) series will support two separate and distinct RTMs to the United States in support of the U.S.- Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP). The RTMs will bring up to 30 public and private aviation sector representatives from Southeast Asia and potentially Pacific Island countries to the United States to familiarize delegates with U.S. aviation best practices, equipment, and technology, and will discuss topics such as aviation safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southeast Asia Aviation Workshop Series, through Futron Corporation USTDA funding is supporting a series of six (6) Southeast Asia Aviation Workshops to provide a broad range of managerial, technical, safety, efficiency, capacity, and operational training to key officials from civil aviation authorities, airport management groups, air navigation providers, and individual airport operators in Southeast Asia. The workshops serve as a forum where representatives from U.S. industry and government engage Southeast Asian counterparts to collaborate on best practices, standards, and policy development for the region's aviation industry.
Reverse Trade Mission - Smart Grid Technologies Reverse Trade Mission, through Business Council for International Understanding This USTDA-funded reverse trade mission (RTM) series will bring delegates from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam to the United States to familiarize them with state-of-the-art U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of smart grid infrastructure. The Malaysia and Philippines RTMs will primarily focus on advanced grid solutions and renewable energy integration, while the Vietnam RTM will primarily focus on grid cybersecurity solutions.
U.S.-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program (STCP), through American National Standards Institute This is supporting the U.S.-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program (STCP), a series of 12 separate and distinct standards-focused workshops to be held in different countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The STCP is designed to support the Indo-Pacific Strategy by facilitating engagement between U.S. and Indo-Pacific industry and government representatives to ensure that decision-makers who develop and implement standards, testing protocols, and regulatory procedures in the region are informed of internationally accepted industry-led standards.
Workshop Series - United States-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program Workshop Series Phase II, through Futron Corporation USTDA funding would support a series of four (4) workshops to provide a broad range of managerial, technical, safety, efficiency, capacity, and operational training to key officials from civil aviation authorities, airlines, air navigation providers, and/or individual airport operators in Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. The U.S.-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program Workshops Series Phase II would serve as a forum where representatives from U.S. industry and government engage Southeast Asian and Pacific Island counterparts to collaborate on best practices, standards, and policy development for the regions aviation industry. USTDA funding is enabling the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deliver technical content and program support for the USTDA-funded U.S.-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program Workshop Series Phase II. The workshops aim to facilitate engagement on key topics in aviation between government and industry representatives from the United States, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Reverse Trade Mission - Southeast Asia Climate-Smart Transportation Reverse Trade Mission (RTM), through Tavaci Partners, LLC This reverse trade mission (RTM) brings delegates from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam to the United States (U.S.) to familiarize them with state-of-the-art U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. The RTM focuses on innovations that can support the decarbonization of the transportation sector, particularly at the city level, in Southeast Asia.
Technical Assistance - United States-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program Technical Assistance, through American National Standards Institute USTDA funding is supporting the U.S.-Indo-Pacific Standards and Technology Cooperation Program (STCP), a series of 12 separate and distinct standards-focused workshops to be held in different countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The STCP is designed to support the Indo-Pacific Strategy by facilitating engagement between U.S. and Indo-Pacific industry and government representatives to ensure that decision-makers who develop and implement standards, testing protocols, and regulatory procedures in the region are informed of internationally accepted industry-led standards.
Global Procurement Initiative Virtual Procurement Assistance Training Series, through Futron Corporation This memorandum requests approval to create a Virtual Procurement Assistance Training Series (Series) in South and Southeast Asia under the U.S. Trade and Development Agencys (USTDA) Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value (GPI).
2021 Indo-Pacific Business Forum, through Fischer, LLC This contract funds the 4th Indo-Pacific Business Forum, which brings together senior U.S. and regional government officials with business officials to advance the objectives of the Indo-Pacific vision. The forum would be held as a virtual event and include representatives from across the Indo-Pacific.
Airport Checkpoint Design RTM, through National US Arab Chamber Of Commerce (Inc) This USTDA-funded reverse trade mission (RTM) will support the travel of Indo-Pacific aviation security officials and airport representatives to attend the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) International Design Symposium in the United States. The RTM will familiarize delegates with TSA airport checkpoint design requirements and best practices and introduce delegates to U.S. aviation security technologies.
Workshop Series - United States-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program Workshop Series Phase II, through U.S. Government - Department of Transportation This funding is enabling the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deliver technical content and program support for the USTDA-funded U.S.-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) Workshop Series Phase II. The workshops aim to facilitate engagement on key topics in aviation between government and industry representatives from the United States, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Orientation Visit - ASEAN 5G Ecosystem RTM Series, through Business Council for International Understanding The 5G Ecosystem Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) Series consists of three separate missions designed to familiarize decision makers from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with U.S. technologies and use cases for 5G wireless networks. The missions will build awareness of the potential applications and enabling regulatory environment that can accelerate 5G rollout and the enhanced security implications. The RTM delegations will travel to up to three cities in the United States for meetings with public and private sector representatives and relevant site visits.
Reverse Trade Mission - Southeast Asia Climate-Smart Transportation Reverse Trade Mission (RTM), through Tavaci Partners, LLC This reverse trade mission (RTM) brings delegates from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam to the United States to familiarize them with state-of-the-art U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. The RTM focuses on innovations that can support the decarbonization of the transportation sector, particularly at the city level, in Southeast Asia.
Reverse Trade Mission - Association of Southeast Asian Nations Fifth Generation (5G) Ecosystem Reverse Trade Mission Series, through Business Council for International Understanding The 5G Ecosystem Reverse Trade Mission Series consists of three separate missions designed to familiarize decision makers from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with U.S. technologies and use cases for 5G wireless networks. The missions will build awareness of the potential applications and enabling regulatory environment that can accelerate 5G rollout and the enhanced security implications. The RTM delegations will travel to up to three cities in the United States for meetings with public and private sector representatives and relevant site visits.
Airport Checkpoint Design RTM, through National US Arab Chamber Of Commerce (Inc) This reverse trade mission (RTM) will support the travel of Indo-Pacific aviation security officials and airport representatives to attend the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) International Design Symposium in the United States (U.S.). The RTM will familiarize delegates with TSA airport checkpoint design requirements and best practices and introduce delegates to U.S. aviation security technologies.