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AEF J. Y. Estate SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION    Project Name			Zambia-JY Estates Limited    Region				Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector				Floriculture    Project No				007907    Projected Board Date		March 31, 1997    Company Name			JY Estates Limited    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders      The project is jointly (50/50) owned by Michael Jones and Sharon Jones, a husband and wife team.  Mr Jones is a South African citizen who was born and grew up in Zambia.  He holds a Diploma in Agriculture. Mrs Jones is a Zimbabwean citizen with a degree in Education.    Project Cost Including Proposed IFC Investment      The project is estimated to cost US$2.2 million and IFC has been requested to provide a loan of US$890,000.    Location of Project and Description of Site      The project will be located on a 206 hectare farm in Chisamba, 60km north of Lusaka, Zambia.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project     JY Estates Limited is a Zambian registered company which intends to establish a 5 hectare rose project at Kamwaysunka Farm in Chisamba.  JY has been successfully running a 3 hectare export rose project on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia for the last three years    Expected Developmental Impact       IFC''s investment will contribute to the   creation of 230 jobs comprising of 200 labourers and 30 administrative and management staff.  This will improve the quality of life of over 2,000 people in the surrounding areas.  The project will generate substantial foreign currency earnings for Zambia.  The projects earnings will all be in foreign currency.    Environmental Category and Issues       This is an environmental review category B project.  Environmental, occupational, health and safety issues include pesticides handling and application, integrated pest management, water supply, liquid and solid waste disposal, CFCs, disposal/destruction of pesticides and provision of personal protective equipment and framing.  The sponsors have agreed to comply with applicable World Bank and Government of Zambia environmental requirements.  The environmenal Review Summary is available from the Public Information Center.    Date SPI sent to PIC			February 18, 1997 	    	For additional information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   	telephone:  (202) 473-7711 - facsimile:  (202) 676-0365.        L:\CAF\AEF\ZAM\JYESTSPI.DOC   February 13, 1997 3:11 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).
Great North Mall 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; }        Financing to support Novare Africa Property Fund II (NAPF or the Sponsor) in) the US$27.0 million greenfield development of Great North Mall (the Project), a single-level, 9,844 sqm GLA covered shopping mall in Great North Area, Lusaka, Zambia. The Project will be implemented through a local SPV and will be anchored by an established South African supermarket chain. The Projects will contribute to economic growth and urban development through: 
(i) Jobs: direct and indirect employment opportunities for local communities during the construction and operations including
jobs created or maintained throughout the supply chain (SMEs). Construction workers learn advanced construction methods
and safety standards from a high-quality South African developer. 
(ii) Consumers: access to higher quality goods for the low-to-middle income and base of pyramid population in an
underserved area (i.e. through supermarket anchors with higher food quality/safety standards than are currently available in the
immediate area). 
(iii) Green building: Novare has indicated a willingness to adopt EDGE where possible within its development pipeline.
Finance Bank of Zambia Limited Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Zambia - Finance Bank Zambia (FBZ) Limited      RegionSub-Saharan Africa   Sector   Project No007908   Projected Board DateDecember 31, 1996   Company NameFinance Bank Zambia (FBZ) Limited   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Finance Bank Zambia (FBZ) Limited    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	up to US$5 million    Location of project and Description of site    	Throughout Zambia    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project involves an IFC loan of up to US$5 million to Finance Bank Zambia Limited to be used for trade and project finance purposes.  Finance Bank Zambia is the largest locally owned private bank in Zambia with an asset and equity base of about US$60 million and US$5 million equivalent.  The IFC loan would serve to channel much forex term finance to fund the operational and expansion needs of Zambian enterprises.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category FI project according to IFCs environmental procedures.  For relevant project finance operations, FBZ will be required to do an environmental review of eligible investee companies operations.         Date SPI sent to PIC     November 18, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
Intermarket Discount House Zambia Limited Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Zambia - Intermarket Discount House Zambia Limited (IMDHZ)      RegionSub-Saharan Africa   Sector   Project No007877   Projected Board DateDecember 31, 1996   Company NameIntermarket Discount House Zambia Limited   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Intermarket Discount House of Zimbabwe.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	US$2.5 million, including a $500,000 IFC equity investment    Location of project and Description of site    	Lusaka, Zambia    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	IMDHZ is the only discount house in Zambia whose main business is to intermediate between financial institutions and trading or making markets in various money market instruments.  It is proposed that IFC acquire up to 20% stake (or US$500,000) equivalent) in IMDHZ.  IFCs participation in this project further develops Zambias money markets and provides an additional credibility for the regional expansion effort of a successful local institution.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a Category C project according to IFCs environmental procedures.       Date SPI sent to PIC     November 18, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
AEF Pentire Investments Limited/Chisamba Lodge SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION    Project Name			Zambia-Mtendere Lodge    Region				Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector				Tourism/Lodge    Project No				007779    Projected Board Date	   	   April 15, 1997    Company Name			Pentire Investments Limited    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders   :   		The Company is owned equally by Mr. Mark O''Donnell and Mrs. E. O''Donnell.  Mr. O''Donnel was born in Zambia and is a successful business manager.  He is currently President of Zambian Manufacturers Association.    Location of Project & Description of Site:	The lodge will be built on a 1100 ha farm 35kms from Lusaka just off the main Lusaka-Ndola road.  The farm is owned by Pentire Investments Limited and has been used primarily as a game ranch.    Project Cost Including Proposed IFC Investment:	The project cost is estimated at US$1.41 million and IFC has been requested to provide a loan of US$565,000.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project:	The Company was set up in 1990 to acquire the 1100 ha farm and has run it since as its main business. The owners now plan to build a 20 room tourist lodge with a small conference center to cater for a mixture of foreign tourists or business people passing through Lusaka and residents seeking weekend breaks and a venue for small conferences.    Expected Development Impact:	Interest in Zambia for safari holidays is increasing and Zambian tourism facilities are in need of development.  A lodge near Lusaka will help provide a service to foreign visitors.  There will be employment for at least 60 people and a good foreign exchange earning capability.    Environmental Category and Issues:	  This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  Key environmental, health and safety issues analyzed include game stock source, game disease control, impacts on wildlife and sensitive ecosystems, staff accommodation infrastructure, liquid and solid waste disposal (including sewage), power and water supply source (including fuel storage), safety issues associated with the presence of wildlife, CFC-free cold storage, general safety and employee training, and emergency response preparedness and fire protection.  The sponsor has submitted a detailed environmental management plan for the project that addresses all of these issues.  In addition, an independent team of researchers from the Center for Wildlife Management at the University of Pretoria recently completed a year in residence at the project site and is preparing a detailed Game Management Plan for the project.  This plan is expected to be finalized in March 1997.  The ERS for the project is expected to be released to the PIC in early March as well.    Date SPI sent to PIC:	February 26, 1997    	     	For additional information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit - 	telephone:  (202) 473-7711 - facsimile:  (202) 676-0365.     L:\CAF\AEF\ZAM\PENTSPI.DOC   February 24, 1997 5:49 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).
Stanbic Bank Zambia SL 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000       The project involves IFC financing of up to ZMW 200 million (approximately US$20 million equivalent) to Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited (Stanbic Zambia or the Bank), a leading commercial bank in Zambia.  The funding will primarily be used for expanding the Banks lending operations to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including women-owned SMEs (WSMEs), as well as to the agribusiness sector  . Increased access to finance: IFC's investment will provide much-needed funding to the agribusiness sector, SMEs and WSMEs in the country through a first-rate bank. It will help SMEs and WSMEs grow and stabilize their businesses, create more jobs and contribute more effectively to boosting productive economic activity.

Promotion of best market practices: IFC's investment will support the sustainable growth of the Bank in Zambia, ensuring that it continues to adopt and promote best practices in the Zambian banking sector, especially given its affiliation to a top emerging market banking group.
Agrivision Africa The Project will assist Agrivision Africa (Agrivision or the Company) to (i) finance its expansion programme in Zambia via investments in supply chain optimization and further development of irrigated land, and (ii) restructure its balance sheet to an appropriate gearing level (the Project). i.	Improve food security ii.	Support sustainable, climate smart agriculture iii.	Transfer technical know-how on farming and milling best practices iv.	Contribute to direct employment (e.g. over 670 employees) v.	Promote competition and agricultural supply chain development
Kiwara Plc Project Kiwara Plc (Kiwara or the Company) is a London-based mineral exploration company focused on exploring and developing base metals deposits in Zambia. The company, through its subsidiary Kiwara Resources (Zambia) Ltd, holds 80 % of Kalumbila Minerals Ltd, which holds Prospecting Licence 267 (PL 267 or the License Area). The project involves continued exploration at the License Area, which includes resource definition drilling and commencement of pre-feasibility studies.   Kiwara is seeking IFCs engagement to help finance the companys exploration activities in line with industry best practice in environmental and social sustainability. The project is located in a frontier region in a rural area of Zambia with very limited employment opportunities. The proposed financing will support the companys existing workforce of 58 staff.   Recent changes in Zambias mining tax regime are aimed at improving investor perception of Zambia as a good destination for mining investments. IFCs investment will demonstrate support for the mining sector which is being adversely affected by the currently low copper prices. Furthermore, the company has a very prospective nickel deposit which, if developed with IFCs assistance, would help the Zambian economy diversify away from copper dependence.  Because the investment predates any feasibility study, it is not yet possible to fully quantify or specify the potential development impacts during production stage. However, potential development impacts at the mine production stage could include:    - local employment and sourcing;    - taxes, royalties and other payments to the government;   - technology and management skills transfer;    - setting new environmental and social benchmarks for mining operations in Zambia; and    - development of transportation and energy infrastructure which would improve possibilities for other economic activities.
Protea Bonanza Project is to construct and operate a resort hotel, which includes a multi-purpose venue, located in the rural outskirts of Lusaka. The hotel will be an upscale 249-room greenfield development operating under the Protea Hotels by Marriot brand while the multi-purpose venue will have capacity for up to 2,500 persons. The most significant development impact is on stakeholders, with local employees and suppliers benefitting from training, employment and growth opportunities. The Project will promote enhanced competitiveness in the tourism/hospitality sector by introducing a new concept in the country that combines a hotel and a large multi-purpose venue. It will also open a new segment in Zambia's tourism industry, contributing to the desired economic diversification from mineral raw materials.
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc The proposed project consists of a senior loan of up to $25 million to Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco or the Bank) one of the largest banks in Zambia. The projects main objective is to address the scarcity of term finance in Zambia, which has resulted in Zambian commercial banks  relying on their capital, or taking maturity risk in order to finance longer term projects. The proposed investment allows IFC to address part of these constraints by making available long term foreign exchange resources through an efficient financial institution. The project is expected to contribute to private sector development in Zambia by providing long-term finance to one of Zambias major financial institutions for on-lending to the banks selected local customers, thus supplementing the countrys low foreign direct investment. The project will enable the Bank to provide more affordable long term financing for agriculture and support corporate and medium enterprises and have a catalytic effect on the small and medium sized sector by enhancing the banks ability to on-lend funds to underserved sectors.
Zambeef Products PLC Zambeef Products plc (Zambeef or the Company), established in 1994 and with headquarters based in Lusaka, Zambia, is  one of the largest agri-business groups in Zambia and the region, involved in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork and dairy products among others. The Project entails supporting Zambeefs investment program in:  Zambia   (a) expansion and upgrading of retail outlets, wholesale depots and processing plant; and  (b) expansion of its piggery operations;  and  Nigeria  (a) establishment of an integrated livestock feedlot and processing facility; and (b) expansion of its retail outlets (i) Creation of jobs; (ii) Increase food supply; (iii) Improvement in local farmers'' incomes through the purchase of young calves as well as technical assistance; (iv) Development of an efficient integrated meat supply chain; and (v) Improvement in quality standard of meat available to retail.
Chingaola Hotel The project company is a new company formed to establish and run the proposed project.  The new 40 room project will be Chingola''s first graded hotel and will cater for business and other visitors to Chingola, the center of Zambia''s copper mining activity. Currently most visitors to Chingola are staying in guesthouses in Kitwe, more than 70 km away. In addition to accommodation, the hotel will provide conference facilities, shop and office space which will be rented out.     The project will have the following developmental impacts: (1) form an  essential part of the business infrastructure in the Copperbelt and provide important support for mining sector development in the Copperbelt;  (2) create 100 new jobs which will improve the lives of over 1,000 people in and around Chingola.    IFC appraised the project and advised the sponsor on critical issues relating to design, marketing, competition, financial structuring, management and environmental issues. IFC will also help complete the financing of the project in a country with very little long term financing.
Project "Get Your Hands Dirty" FIB will extend its Projeto Mo na Massa, a six-month course in construction skills, to 160 women from favelas in Rio de Janeiro, whom it will train to become professional masons, carpenters, electricians and plumbers. The workers and their 300 family members will directly benefit; another 900 Brazilians will benefit from the practicum during which trainees expand or renovate an existing structure. (BR-855)
Young Rural Entrepreneur Program in Western Cear Agncia de Desenvolvimento Econmico Local (ADEL). ADEL will train 160 youths in the skills necessary to become rural entrepreneurs and will give them access to microcredit and information technologies to help launch businesses. This should create an incentive for them to remain in their rural communities in the semiarid region of the state of Cear. Another 3,600 residents should benefit from the project indirectly.
Pitaguary Indigenous Knowledge Rescue and Conservation - Productive Productive Farms Indigenous people in Brazil's dry region are food insecure. Our grantee Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentvel e Tecnolgico dos Povos Indgenas (INDISTP) is reviving and protecting Pitaguary Indigenous knowledge in implementing chicken farming, horticulture, and beekeeping. These activities will promote sustainable food production and generate income for the community while contributing to the environmental quality and economic development of the Pitaguary Indigenous land. The IAF supports community-led solutions by Indigenous groups in managing natural resources sustainably.This small grant is part of a cohort of Indigenous organizations based across Brazil that aim to support their communities and promote spaces for exchange and learning among different ethnicities facing complex challenges.
Strengthening and Consolidating a Social and Environmental Impact Business Indigenous Trememb people in Brazils dry region often work as day laborers at very low wages, with few benefits or protections. IAF grantee Conselho dos ndios Trememb de Queimadas (CITQ) is working with Trememb community members to expand and diversify their agroforestry production and develop new beekeeping activities in the Trememb de Queimadas Indigenous territory. Agroforestry and beekeeping activities will produce positive environmental and social impacts in the community while also generating more income and increasing food security. The IAF supports community-led solutions by Indigenous groups in managing natural resources sustainably. This small grant is part of a cohort of Indigenous organizations based across Brazil that aim to support their communities and promote spaces for exchange and learning among different ethnicities facing complex challenges.
Sowing Sustainability: historical and cultural rescue of traditional seeds in the Jaguaribe Valley - CE Access to native seeds is essential to the sustainability of smallholder farming and the livelihoods of rural families in the semiarid region of Brazil. Associao Escola Famlia Agrcola Jaguaribana (AEFAJA) works with smallholder farmers along the Jaguaribe River valley, in the state of Cear, Brazil, to strengthen food security and resilience to drought by rescuing seeds native to the region, constructing community seed banks, and creating a seed exchange network. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Brazil. AEFAJAs activities promote smallholder agriculture and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive.
Produo de Fitoterpicos no Bioma Caatinga Brazil's most underserved populations have relatively little access to basic and preventive care. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions that broaden access to key services and expand economic opportunity. Centro de Educao Popular (CENEP) is expanding production of native medicinal plants and herbal medicines approved by the Brazilian Unified Health System to improve daily health practices for urban and rural communities in the Curimata region, as well as generating income for smallholder farmers in an environmentally sustainable way. This grant includes activities to increase the resiliency of rural communities to the impacts of COVID-19.This grant is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
Lderes que Fazem Acontecer Young people in the lowest-income communities of northeast Brazil face limited education and employment opportunities, a situation exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. Instituto Fazer Acontecer (IFA) reaches young leaders in communities of Bahia state with a curriculum that engages them in problem-solving and critical thinking to address local social and economic challenges. IFA involves young people in local development activities and supports youth-led microenterprises and initiatives. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to creating opportunity for youth in Brazil.This grant is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.
STRENGTHENING OF THE HOUSE OF RIGHTS PE: A formative and solidarity action with focus on the social inclusion of 204 internalized Venezuelans in Pernambuco Displaced Venezuelans in northeastern Brazil often struggle to find employment and earn a living in their new country due to high unemployment rates in Brazil and a lack of Portuguese language skills. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to increasing social and economic inclusion of vulnerable populations. Our grantee partner, Caritas Brasileira Regional Nordeste (CBNE), is developing a training program for Venezuelan migrants in the state of Pernambuco that will equip them for local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. CBNE also hosts events that promote cultural understanding between displaced Venezuelans and the communities in which they reside. This amendment is part of the IAFs commitment to support displaced Venezuelans and communities impacted by the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis.
Fazer Sertanejo Centro de Agricultura Alternativa do Norte de Minas (CAANM) will assist smallholder farmers and indigenous communities to improve agroecological production, processing and marketing of fruits and sugarcane in the semi-arid region of Northern Minas Gerais. Project activities also include the development of a participatory certification system and the opening of new markets for agroecological products in the region. The project will benefit about 240 families directly and 1,000 other families indirectly.
Phytotherapy , Integrative and Complementary Practices to Promote Health Centro de Educao Popular (CENEP) will promote the use of medicinal plants indigenous to the Curimata territory in the Brazilian Northeast and work with communities to expand on practices that apply them effectively to health care and conservation. The project is expected to benefit 350 Brazilians directly and another 2,500 residents of 10 municipalities in the state of Paraba.